Question 1

can viagra (sildenafil) have problem with people having epilepsy?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: The most common neurologic side effects of viagra (sildenafil) are headache and dizziness.  Initial studies in non-epileptic men did not report seizures.  Subsequent case reports describe seizure as a rare, possibly unrelated, side effect.  Many common seizure meds are processed in the liver, just like viagra (sildenafil), and this could push drug levels up or down; consult with md or pharmacy for possible interactions.

Question 2

can my partner take viagra (sildenafil) but he has epilepsy and i am a woman can i take it i have under active thoiroid condition ?

Accepted Answer

Not FDA approved : Viagra (sildenafil) is not FDA approved for use in women.  However, I have heard of some women taking it. I recommend you discuss this with your doctor. Your male partner needs to discuss it's use with his doctor.

Question 3

i am having problems keeping an erection when having sex will viagra (sildenafil) help me.i take carbamazipine for epilepsy is it safe to take both.

Accepted Answer

Yes: Erectile dysfunction (ed), the inability to achieve and maintain adequate erection for penetration and sexual activity very common after age 40 when age and other ed risk factors become more common (vascular disease, htn, dm, tobacco use, obesity, meds) along with psychological factors. The ed drugs (viagra, levitra, (vardenafil) cialis) all reasonable first line rx options not interfered by carbamazipine.

Question 4

what is viagra (sildenafil)?

Accepted Answer

Erection medication: Viagra (sildenafil) is a brand of medication to aid with erectile dysfunction. It inhibits the breakdown of a substance in the blood, to allow for prolonged filling of the penile blood vessels.

Question 5

what  is viagra (sildenafil) used for?

Accepted Answer

VIagra (sildenafil): For erectile dysfunction and some may use it for prostate hypertrophy.

Question 6

any substitute for viagra if its not available?

Accepted Answer

: Cialis brand name, generic is tadalafil, action is almost identical to Viagra.

Question 7

how to cure epilepsy?

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Possible but unusual: Epilepsy seems best addressed if a surgical procedure deals with a focal temporal lobe lesion.  Cortical lesions are much less responsive.  Other than excision of affected lesion area, the more diffuse problems are not really curable and only hope is to control with meds or vagal nerve stimulators.

Question 8

is epilepsy hereditary?

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Epilepsy: Those who do develop epilepsy may be more likely to have a history of seizures in their family. This family history suggests that it is easier for them to develop epilepsy than for people with no genetic tendency.

Question 9

what are the symptoms of epilepsy?

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Seizures.: Epilepsy can cause seizures which are involuntary loss of muscle control, loss of attention, or just "blanking out".

Question 10

i've got epilepsy: what causes it?

Accepted Answer

Brain pathology: Invariably, this is due to abnormal brain electrical-chemical functioning, and there may be localized abnormal brain tissue or more diffuse brain glutamate excitotoxicity.  There is some hereditary susceptibility in many cases, and brain injuries and congenital lesions are often culprits.  Any disorder causing brain damage can promote seizures.

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