I had just finished giving my wife a pedicure and I reached down to help her with her shoes. I pulled off one heel and realized that my right hand was a little bit shaky. I felt like something was amiss and then it hit me – I had given my son some Viagra earlier that day and now I felt like a total sleaze.
I looked down and saw that my son had finished the bottle of Viagra and was happily watching “The Lion King” on TV with my daughter. They had not noticed that I had given them the potent drug earlier that day. Now that I thought about it, I should have suspected something was up when my son had asked for my help getting his shoes on and then he immediately started acting strangely.
I wondered how long it would take for them to get affected by the drug and whether or not I should be worried about them. It was probably a good thing that I had not given them any water to drink because, as soon as the pill started to take effect, they would have become dehydrated. So, in actuality, I saved them from a dangerous situation. Well, at least I thought I had saved them.
Do I Have to Be Supervigilant?
My wife is a Nurse and she often works the night shift so I get up during the day to make sure my son gets his medicines and to help him with his morning routine. While my wife was at work, I was sitting in the living room with my son and daughter when I suddenly noticed that he was not acting normal. He had stopped playing with his Legos and had gone completely still. I walked over and asked him if he was okay and then it dawned on me that he might be experiencing some side effects from the Viagra.
He had a blank stare and did not respond, so I asked him again if he was feeling any ill effects. This time he said, “Uh huh,” and then he continued to sit and watch tv with his head down. My daughter then asked him if he had just seen a scary movie or if he had eaten too many sweets. I then asked him if he wanted to go lay down and he nodded that he was tired. We then went into the bedroom and I put him straight on his bed. I figured he needed to rest and I would check on him in a little while.
I Have No Idea What I Gave My Son!
It had been about a month since I had given my son the tablet, and I was getting a little worried about him. His appetite was increasing and I noticed that his legs were getting a bit thicker. Other than that, I had no idea what the drug was doing to him. I wanted to be sure it was not dangerous to him so I did some research and discovered that Viagra is a fairly common cause of sexual side effects in young men. This included:
- Decreased desire
- Loss of sexual function
- And in some cases, impotence
These are all real possibilities and none of them were good. I had no idea what to do and while I was worrying about it, I remembered that my son had asked me to help him get his shoes on and I had obligingly done so. I thought maybe I had given him the wrong medication. So, to be safe, I decided to consult the internet for answers.
Answers On The Internet
I did a quick internet search for, “What are the side effects of Viagra?” and the first article to come up was from the New York Times. The article went over some of the possible side effects of Viagra and this made me feel a little better. I figured if the New York Times could write something about it, then it must not be that bad.
As it turned out, I had given my son an extremely potent dose of Viagra. The medication can only be purchased from a pharmacy and it is classified as a controlled substance. You are supposed to only have a few tablets per day and there is no evidence to suggest that my son was taking the recommended dose. As a result, I was pretty sure he had experienced some side effects. Unfortunately, there is no way of knowing what these might be. So, if you are also wondering what the side effects of Viagra might be, then please keep reading.
Most Likely Side Effects
Viagra is a fairly safe drug, when taken as prescribed. However, as I mentioned above, there is the possibility of experiencing some side effects. Some of the more common ones are:
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- Weakness
- Nausea
- Difficulty sleeping
- Dry mouth
- And in some cases, rapid weight gain
These are all fairly mild and most people should be able to handle them. If you are experiencing any of these side effects, then please consult your physician. They should be able to diagnose whether or not these are caused by the drug and if so, what you need to do about it.
Less Likely Side Effects
Although not common, there are some potential side effects associated with the use of Viagra. These include:
- Sudden hearing loss
- Nasal congestion
- Shortness of breath
- Weakness
- Dizziness
- Visual disturbances
- And in some cases, hallucinations
Again, these are fairly mild side effects and most people should be able to handle them properly. However, if you are experiencing any of these side effects, then please consult your physician. It is possible that you have overdosed on the drug and they should be able to determine what is going on and whether or not you need to be taking a break from using it or if it is safe to continue.
Signs Of Trouble
If you suspect that your son might be experiencing any side effects from the drug, then there are a few things you can do to help him out. The first thing you should do is lower the dose that you are giving him. This will in most cases fix the problem. It is also important that you continue to monitor him for any signs of trouble. There are also other medications that your son’s physician might be able to prescribe for him; something that will help with the side effects of the drug. In some cases, the dosage might need to be temporarily raised to make sure that your son is not experiencing any harmful side effects. If this is the case, then your physician should be able to help you out with that as well. Raising the dose also means that your son will have better control over his impulses which is usually a good thing. If he does start to experience any side effects from the medication, then lowering the dose might be the solution. If not, then raising the dose might be the answer.
Cautions
Like any medication, there are precautions you should take when administering Viagra to your son. Firstly, make sure he is hydrated. If he is not hydrated, then he is at a high risk of experiencing some harmful side effects. It is also recommended that you do not give the tablet to your son if: