What is sildenafil?
Sildenafil citrate (generic Viagra, Revatio) is a prescription drug used to treat erectile dysfunction and pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).
While common, erectile dysfunction can strain your relationships and dampen your confidence. PAH is potentially life-threatening if left untreated. Talk to your doctor about whether sildenafil could be right for you.
What are common side effects of sildenafil?
While adverse reactions to sildenafil are rare, some patients who take the drug experience mild side effects, including headache, light sensitivity, heartburn, diarrhea, trouble falling asleep, difficulty staying awake, color vision changes, muscle aches, nosebleeds, and tingling or numbness. Contact your doctor if you are concerned that sildenafil is causing you to experience any of these side effects.
Rare, more serious adverse events have been known to occur, including chest pain, blurred vision, have ringing in your ears or loss of hearing, dizziness or fainting, rash, itching or burning during urination, shortness of breath, or an erection that lasts longer than 4 hours.
This is not a complete list of side effects. For more information on adverse effects you may experience while taking sildenafil, please visit the National Institute of Health’s DailyMed webpage.
Yes! Talk to a provider on Sesame and get your online doctor prescription or refill ordered right away for fast and convenient pickup from a pharmacy of your choice.
Note that all prescriptions are at the discretion of your clinician.
Sildenafil is currently only available via prescription. This means the use of this drug must be authorized by a licensed health care provider.
Providers on Sesame can write a prescription – or refill an existing one – during a virtual or in-person visit. Depending on the medication, you can arrange for same-day pickup at a pharmacy near you. Book an online consultation with a real, licensed provider on Sesame today to determine whether or not sildenafil is right for you.
Note that all prescriptions are at the discretion of your health care provider. Providers on Sesame cannot prescribe controlled substances.
You can learn more about sildenafil by checking out our drug information pages. Read on to learn more about sildenafil, its side effects, and dosage information:
Yes, Sesame makes it easier than ever to get a new prescription or refill an existing prescription online. To discuss a new online prescription or refill, book a video visit with a doctor or nurse on Sesame to discuss a new online prescription or refill. Clinicians on Sesame can prescribe drugs that help treat infections, allergies, high blood pressure, and more.
Note that providers on Sesame cannot prescribe controlled substances.
Online prescription refills are up to the discretion of your provider. If you’re a new patient, most providers will write a prescription for 30 days and may want to schedule a follow-up appointment to ensure that the medication is effective. If you’re a returning patient, your provider may prescribe for a longer period of time.
Prescriptions and prescription refills on Sesame are exclusively cash-pay. We do not accept insurance for the provider appointment or the medication. If a clinician sends your prescription to your local pharmacy, you can pick it up and pay with a method of your choice, including your FSA or HSA card, prescription card, cash, credit, and more.
Most insurance plans do not require prior authorization for medication coverage. When you go to the pharmacy to pick up your prescription, the pharmacist can use the insurance information they have on file, or you can give them your insurance information for coverage.
Health insurance plans publish a formulary for the drugs covered by the plan and the corresponding drug and copay prices. Check with your insurance provider to find out what drugs require authorization and the specific coverage information regarding the medication you’ve been prescribed.
For patients who book a weight management service through Sesame’s online weight loss management program, providers can assist with prior insurance authorization requests for your medication. For more information, visit our video weight loss program page.
