Viagra Causes Blindness

[xocturnal]

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/...in698124.shtml

(CBS) Federal health investigators are looking into reports that some men who used Viagra may have suffered a new and very serious side effect -- blindness.

Twenty-three million men worldwide have used Viagra. A very small number of them are going blind after taking normal doses. And CBS News has learned from the FDA that it is urgently meeting about it with experts and Pfizer.

Jimmy Grant started using Viagra in 1998, when he was 57. At first, he felt pressure in his temples and saw color changes in his vision.

"I noticed the symptoms probably within 45 minutes to an hour," he told CBS News correspondent Sharyl Attkisson.

Soon, he went blind in his right eye. Doctors didn't make a connection to Viagra.

"After your loss of vision, did you continue taking doses?" Attkisson asked.

"On occasions, I did," he said. "And then in March 2000 after taking Viagra I experienced loss of sight -- partial loss of sight in my left eye."

With both eyes damaged, a friend found an article on the Internet about Viagra and blindness, and Grant put two-and-two together.

"What convinced me that Viagra did it was what Dr. Pomeranz had in his report."

That's Dr. Howard Pomeranz, an eye specialist who appears to be the first doctor to make a connection in one of his patients back in '98. To him, it made sense that Viagra -- which alters blood flow in key parts of the body -- could also affect circulation to the optic nerve.

"And so I thought, well, in both of these situations, blood flow is being altered, so maybe there is a connection between the two," said the University of Minnesota neuro-ophthalmologist.

He published his patient's case looking for feedback. By 2001, he had five cases to report to the FDA and Pfizer, the makers of Viagra. Slowly, more reports trickled in.

"So they certainly are aware of this possible side effect of their medication," Pomeranz said.

The FDA tells CBS News it's looking at about 50 reported cases of vision loss and, while no direct link has been proven, an FDA medical supervisor says "We're very concerned. This issue is front and center, it's a priority. We know people need to know as promptly as possible."

Pfizer told us its Viagra studies show no report of vision loss and say there is no more evidence of vision loss in men taking Viagra than those who don't. However Pfizer confirmed it in in discussions with the FDA to update the labels to reflect the rare occurrences.

Jimmy Grant is now spending retirement in a way he never imagined: living with his 83-year-old mother, suing Pfizer, and sorry he ever tried Viagra.

"I've pretty much accepted that my eyesight is not going to come back. But I've also pretty much accepted that Viagra done it," he said.

The FDA says it's monitoring adverse event reports for the similar drugs in the same class as well.

[yh288888]

In case any bro still have any reservation about the risk of Viaga blindness, UK reported the same and is investigating it, so, it is best to be safe than sorry. STOP USING IT , at lease for now until the air is cleared.

[machoman]

xocturnal, thanks for starting an intereresting and informative thread.

[plain]

i'll bet my titties that some other doctor will say Viagra will be beneficial few months later.

For many years Doctors have said A Glass of Wine is Good, a recent article says that some other DOCTOR says, WINE IS BAD.

They can't make up their minds

[phenom]

There are always two sides to a story, Two opposing arguments in a court case. Two views in whatever.......
Its your choice to take the side of what you believe in and live with it; for better or for worse.

[Ultra6969]

Whole new meaning to the expression, fuck yourself blind.

[freebiez]

i stll got 3 100mg blue tabs in my cabinet....

[nakamara]

Originally Posted by plain

i'll bet my titties that some other doctor will say Viagra will be beneficial few months later.

For many years Doctors have said A Glass of Wine is Good, a recent article says that some other DOCTOR says, WINE IS BAD.

They can't make up their minds

You're girl or guy? If you're a girl i'll offer my dick in return for your bet on your titties...deal? haha jkjk

[Heart Break Kid]

This is a good educational thread

[addy666]

Well, there are still 2 more types of medication other than viagra. I remembered 1 of them is ciallis but I forgot the other one.
Have any bro try ciallis before? I wonder what's the effect that it can help as compared to viagra.

[fenwick]

Originally Posted by Heart Break Kid

This is a good educational thread

Wow 2005 thread you still dig back up!!! Salut............

[Wet_Towel]

Originally Posted by addy666

Well, there are still 2 more types of medication other than viagra. I remembered 1 of them is ciallis but I forgot the other one.
Have any bro try ciallis before? I wonder what's the effect that it can help as compared to viagra.

Cialis

I been on these for 1 year plus. Viagra is for few hours, cialis last me at least 3 to 4 days. So if u intend to have sex for few days, try this..

[Heart Break Kid]

Originally Posted by fenwick

Wow 2005 thread you still dig back up!!! Salut............

This is a warning thread mah

[superchevy]

Originally Posted by Heart Break Kid

This is a good educational thread

ya good update bro ....

[Ray06]

Originally Posted by addy666

Well, there are still 2 more types of medication other than viagra. I remembered 1 of them is ciallis but I forgot the other one.
Have any bro try ciallis before? I wonder what's the effect that it can help as compared to viagra.

Did tried Ciallis, very effective, half tablet can last for 2 days.
But quite expensive for long term..........excercise more is also an alternative for Good sex.