Revatio
(sildenafil)
Improves breathing in pulmonary arterial hypertension.
Our bottom line
Revatio (sildenafil) is a first-choice treatment for pulmonary arterial hypertension, but shouldn't be used with some common heart medications.
- Price before coupon$168.00
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- Drug class: Respiratory
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (sildenafil)
Upsides
- Revatio (sildenafil) is an effective oral medicine for lowering blood pressure in the lungs, and doesn't have many side effects.
- Available as a lower cost, generic version.
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What to expect from Revatio, on one page
Download Fact SheetDownsides
- Revatio (sildenafil) can cause dizziness during the first few days.
- Revatio (sildenafil) cannot be combined with some medicines used to treat erectile dysfunction and chest pain.
- Dose adjusments required for those with kidney or liver disease.
- Taken three times daily compared to some alternatives taken once daily.
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Download Fact SheetRevatio (sildenafil) is a phosphodiesterase-5 enzyme (PDE-5) blocker. It relaxes the arteries in your lungs to relieve pressure and congestion, allowing you to breathe easier.
- Drug class: Respiratory
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (sildenafil)
Used for
- Pulmonary arterial hypertension
Dosage forms
- Pill
- Liquid
Prices and coupons
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What to expect when you take Revatio (sildenafil) for Pulmonary arterial hypertension
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- Effectiveness
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- Possible side effects
- Headache
- Indigestion
- Flushing
- Diarrhea
- Muscle pain
- Nose bleed
Side effect rates for Revatio (sildenafil)
- Headache46%46%39%39%
- Indigestion13%13%7%7%
- Flushing10%10%4%4%
- Nose bleed9%9%1%1%
- Diarrhea9%9%6%6%
- Difficulty sleeping7%7%1%1%
- Difficulty breathing7%7%3%3%
- Muscle pain7%7%4%4%
- Itchy skin6%6%1%1%
- Fever6%6%3%3%
- Stuffy nose4%4%
- Stomach inflammation3%3%
- Sinus infection3%3%
- Burning sensation3%3%
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Risks and Warnings for Revatio (sildenafil)
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- › Taking Revatio (sildenafil) with other blood pressure lowering agents
Revatio (sildenafil) can lower blood pressure and make you feel dizzy, especially when getting up from a sitting or lying down position. Be careful to avoid lightheadedness and falls. Talk to your doctor if you experience these symptoms and it doesn't go away.
Common concerns from people taking Revatio (sildenafil)
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- Be sure to take this medication at the same time every day, with or without food. Don't stop taking Revatio (sildenafil) without talking to your doctor even if you start to feel well.
- Dose adjusments required for those with kidney or liver disease.
- Revatio (sildenafil) cannot be combined with some medicines used to treat erectile dysfunction and chest pain.