Drug Uses & More
Eriacta is an oral therapy for the treatment of a condition called ED in which males are unable to gain an erection even when sexually aroused.
It mimics the natural erection mechanism of the body.
Usage Information for Eriacta
Ask your doctor for detailed instructions on using Eriacta. On the other hand, you can always refer the patient information booklet which contains professional instructions regarding medication usage.
Eriacta is absorbed into the body depending on one's health. So, the time often differs in different people.
Under normal circumstances, it is most effective when taken around 15 to 30 minutes before you plan to commence sexual activity.
Eriacta will be in the body for up to 4 hours.
The medication available on this site is 100mg in strength. If you require a smaller dose (people over the age of 65 with liver problems), then you can break the pill into smaller pieces to achieve it.
Dosage Missed? Important Information
Eriacta is taken only as and when required. It is not to be used every day as a regular therapy. So, the problem of a missed dose does not arise.
If you accidentally missed to take the medication prior to having sex, then you can take it as soon as you remember it. But then you will have to wait for the stipulated amount of time for Eriacta to be absorbed by the body and start to take effect.
Storing Eriacta
We recommend storing your medications at room temperature (59 and 86 degrees F) in its original container. Keep it away from excessive heat, moisture or light.
Protect it from kids and pets.
I think that I overdosed. What should I do?
Seek emergency medical care if you suspect an overdose. Contact the nearest poison control center immediately.
Safety Information Warning Precautions
Before you begin therapy, you should discuss your medical history in detail with your health care provider. Allergies if any, to both food items and medications must be clearly mentioned.
Include complete details about over-the-counter medications, herbal pills, dietary supplements and prescription drugs.
Conditions under which you should avoid using Eriacta
Is vigorous exercise restricted to you because of cardiac health?
Eriacta is a used to provide an erection when sexually stimulated. So, usage of the drug is restricted if you have a history of heart problems like arrhythmic disorders, heart attack or stroke.
If you notice any symptoms like, chest, shoulder, neck, or jaw pain; numbness of an arm or leg; severe dizziness, headache, nausea, stomach pain, or vomiting; fainting; or vision changes, while indulging in sexual activity or any other vigorous exercise, then stop doing it immediately. Seek emergency medical care for it might be signs of a heart attack.
Eriacta must also be avoided if one or more of the following conditions apply to you:
Liver disease
Kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis)
A blood cell disorder such as sickle cell anemia, multiple myeloma, or leukemia
A bleeding disorder such as hemophilia
A stomach ulcer; retinitis pigmentosa (an inherited condition of the eye), a physical deformity of the penis (such as Peyronie's disease)
Alcohol Usage & Medication
Usage of alcoholic beverages is generally not recommended while taking the medication because alcohol is a muscle relaxant.
Other than this, mild drowsiness or blurred vision may be experienced while using Eriacta. This will stop occurring once the body gets used to the medication.
So, it is recommended that you avoid tasks that require an alert mind. For ex, driving, handling heavy machinery etc until you know how your body reacts to the drug.
If you feel giddy or drowsy, then sit or lie down immediately till the feeling passes off..
Medications that can cause reactions with Eriacta
Eriacta is known to react adversely when combined with certain medications. The reactions are normally mild in nature but can be severe at times.
These medications include:
Nitrates in any form (Ointments, patches, pills). This includes any and all medications containing nitrates including Nitrostat, Nitrolingual, Nitro-Dur, Nitro-Bid, Minitran, Deponit, Transderm-Nitro, Dilatrate-SR, Isordil, Sorbitrate, sosorbide mononitrate (Imdur, ISMO, Monoket).
Recreational pills called poppers.
Bosentan (Tracleer);
A blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin);
Cimetidine (Tagamet, Tagamet HB);
An antibiotic such as erythromycin (E-Mycin, Eryc, Ery-Tab) or clarithromycin (Biaxin);
Doxazosin (Cardura), prazosin (Minipress), Terazosin (Hytrin);
HIV medicines such as amprenavir (Agenerase), tipranavir (Aptivus), darunavir (Prezista), efavirenz (Sustiva), nevirapine (Viramune), indinavir (Crixivan), saquinavir (Invirase, Fortovase), lopinavirritonavir (Kaletra), fosamprenavir (Lexiva), ritonavir (Norvir), atazanavir (Reyataz), or nelfinavir (Viracept);
An antifungal medication such as itraconazole (Sporanox) or ketoconazole (Nizoral);
Carbamazepine (Tegretol), phenobarbital (Luminal), or phenytoin (Dilantin); or
Rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane) or rifabutin (Mycobutin).
Read this before using Eriacta
Rarely, a condition called Priapism, in which a painful erection occurs has been noticed. The erection lasts for more than 4 to 6 hours and cases irreversible damage to the penis. If you notice an erection that does not fade even after having sex, then contact your doctor immediately.
We recommend that you do not use other ED medications while using Eriacta.
If you are over the age of 65 and have liver problems then you must maintain general caution while using Eriacta.
Eriacta is not for use by women or children.
The Importance of Safe Sex Practices
Eriacta is a cure for ED but does not protect against the spread of sexually transmitted diseases. Hence, always practice safe sex.
Pregnancy/Breast Feeding Information
Eriacta is not to be used if you are pregnant or expecting a child. It may pose risks to your unborn fetus. Speak to your doctor for more information on this.
It is not clear whether the medication is excreted via the breast milk. Speak to your doctor for more information.