Viagra was introduced in 1998 and had $1.68 billion in sales last year. The impotence drug has been used by 23 million men worldwide. There are a growing number of cases where
men are allegedly losing their vision due to a condition called nonarteritic anterior ischemic
optic neuropathy (NAION) while taking Viagra. There are also reports of intraocular pressure, retinal
vascular disease and other eye complications.
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The drug's label currently has warnings about possible side effects involving eyesight, such as increased sensitivity to
light or blurred vision.
Viagra's maker, Pfizer revises the ED drug's label while the FDA further warns patients against risk of sudden vision loss attributed to NAION (nonarteritic ischemic optic neuropathy). (Jul-08-05)
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Review of FDA complaints from Viagra users uncovers 140+ cases of partial or total blindness and 800+ patients with eye and vision problems. (Jun-27-05) [CBS NEWS]
A Houston man has filed a lawsuit against Pfizer this week in federal court that claims he suffered blindness after taking the impotence drug Viagra. (June-09-05) [ABC NEWS]
Pfizer faces class action lawsuits after claims that their impotence drug Viagra could cause blindness. Lawyers are ready to build class action cases against Pfizer. (May-31-05) [TIMES ONLINE]
The red flags are being raised on impotence drugs. The immediate impact of specific side effects and their potential lasting effects are raising concers nationwide. (May-30-05) [CNN INTERNATIONAL]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is talking to the world's largest drug maker regarding reports of blindness and vision loss associated to the impotence drug Viagra. (May-27-05)
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Researchers have discovered older patients with heart disease risk factors can develop eye problems using Viagra. There are a number of people who have suffered a change in vision within 24 hours of using
the little blue pill and the problems can lead to permanent vision
loss. (Mar-31-05) [ABC LOCAL]
US drugs regulators have launched an investigation into the health risks of the anti-impotence drugs Viagra after 38 reports of blindness and Cialis after 4 reports. The FDA are investigating cases of
users that have suffered optic neuropathy, also known as "stroke in the eye". (May-28-05) [TIMES ONLINE]
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