The most common Stendra side effects occur in up to 1 in 10 of patients. For the most part, symptoms are mild and short-lived. They also often fade after using the medication a few times, as the body becomes used to the medication’s effects.
The most common Stendra side effects are:
- Headaches
- Flushing
- A blocked nose
If symptoms persist or are more severe than normal, speak with your prescribing clinician, who might be able to adjust the dosage.
The following side effects are uncommon, occurring in up to 1 in 100 patients:
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Sleepiness
- Blocked sinuses
- Blurred vision
- Nausea
- Hot flashes
- Breathlessness
- Back pain
- Changes in your heart’s rhythm
- Increased liver enzymes
The following side effects occur in less than 1 in 1,000 patients, so while they’re possible and you should be aware of them, it’s very unlikely you’ll experience them:
- Flu or flu like symptoms
- Blocked and runny nose
- Gout
- Hay fever
- Upper respiratory issues
- Rashes
- Diarrhea
- Penile disorders
- Nosebleeds
- Fever
- Weight gain
- Lower back pain
- Pain in the side of the chest
- Spontaneous erections without stimulation
- Swollen ankles
- Abnormal blood test results
- Abnormal levels of creatine
- Rapid heart rate
- Spasms
- Frequent urination
- Insomnia
- Premature ejaculation
- Feeling odd
- Fidgeting
- Chest pain
- Aches and pains of the muscles
- Genital itching
- Weakness
- High blood pressure
- Colored urine
- Kidney issues
- PSA (prostate test) abnormalities