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*MIBabe03* · 05-27-2005, 01:16 PM

Reports of blindness in men using Viagra, Cialis
FDA probing, stresses no evidence yet impotence drugs to blameMSNBC staff and news service reports
Updated: 11:49 a.m. ET May 27, 2005WASHINGTON - Federal health officials are examining rare reports of blindness among some men using the impotence drugs Viagra and Cialis, a disclosure that comes at a time when the drug industry can ill afford negative publicity about another class of blockbuster medicines.

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The Food and Drug Administration still is investigating, but has no evidence yet that the drug is to blame, said spokeswoman Susan Cruzan.

This type of blindness is called NAION, or non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy. It is a common optic nerve disease in adults over age 50 and can occur in men who are diabetic, have high blood pressure or high cholesterol, the same risk factors that can cause impotence.

The FDA has 42 reports of the blindness, 38 among users of Viagra and four among users of Cialis. There were no cases reported among users of Levitra, the third impotence drug.

“We take this seriously,” said FDA’s Cruzan.

The FDA is in discussions about the reported cases with the manufacturers of the three drugs in case there is a problem with the class of medication and to see if changes need to be made to their labels.

I know that it says there is no evidence yet that these drugs cause blindness, but if the drugs are the cause I feel bad for these dudes. I mean first they can't get it up, and then when they finally can, they might go blind. That's gotta both suck and blow at the same time.

TripperFan · 05-27-2005, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Desperate_Fan03

I know that it says there is no evidence yet that these drugs cause blindness, but if the drugs are the cause I feel bad for these dudes. I mean first they can't get it up, and then when they finally can, they might go blind. That's gotta both suck and blow at the same time.

This reminds me on an old joke my dad used to tell that I can't really repeat on PG-13 boards!

It also overlaps with the report about giving prisoners free Viagra - I sure as hell wouldn't want to be a guard in a prison filled with blind sexual predators hopped up on Viagra! I think I wouldn't be bending over while at work at least!

Superstar · 05-27-2005, 03:24 PM

I'm never using that again!

Rhiannon · 05-27-2005, 03:34 PM

to bad they won't know where to use it

TripperFan · 05-27-2005, 04:54 PM

Guy's Mom: "Don't use that stuff Jimmy or you'll go blind!"

Jimmy: "Ah gee mom, can I just use it until I need glasses?"

Johnny Five · 05-27-2005, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Desperate_Fan03

The FDA has 42 reports of the blindness, 38 among users of Viagra and four among users of Cialis. There were no cases reported among users of Levitra, the third impotence drug.

How long until they find something wrong with Levitra?

dawsongirl · 05-27-2005, 10:11 PM

Good. Oh, did I say that outloud?

marmalade · 05-27-2005, 10:12 PM

Gee, that's too bad.

Brian Damage · 05-27-2005, 10:27 PM

Why is it so dark?!?

James"Thunder"Early · 05-27-2005, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

Why is it so dark?!?

David · 05-27-2005, 10:37 PM

Oh, so that's why I need a new prescription.

TripperFan · 05-27-2005, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

Why is it so dark?!?

Down Boy - Down!

Stormtracker TF · 05-27-2005, 10:48 PM

Well, it's a good thing that as of now the last thing in the world I need is VIAGRA.

moeee · 05-28-2005, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Superstar

I'm never using that again!

Dutabi84 · 05-28-2005, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by T.F. Storm

Well, it's a good thing that as of now the last thing in the world I need is VIAGRA.

Someone really needs to come up with an un-viagra..and fast.

05-27-2005, 01:16 PM	#1
MIBabe03 Loving Swingtown! Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 28, 2002 Location: TX Posts: 4,646	Viagra Possibly Causes Blindness Reports of blindness in men using Viagra, Cialis FDA probing, stresses no evidence yet impotence drugs to blameMSNBC staff and news service reports Updated: 11:49 a.m. ET May 27, 2005WASHINGTON - Federal health officials are examining rare reports of blindness among some men using the impotence drugs Viagra and Cialis, a disclosure that comes at a time when the drug industry can ill afford negative publicity about another class of blockbuster medicines. advertisement The Food and Drug Administration still is investigating, but has no evidence yet that the drug is to blame, said spokeswoman Susan Cruzan. This type of blindness is called NAION, or non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy. It is a common optic nerve disease in adults over age 50 and can occur in men who are diabetic, have high blood pressure or high cholesterol, the same risk factors that can cause impotence. The FDA has 42 reports of the blindness, 38 among users of Viagra and four among users of Cialis. There were no cases reported among users of Levitra, the third impotence drug. “We take this seriously,” said FDA’s Cruzan. The FDA is in discussions about the reported cases with the manufacturers of the three drugs in case there is a problem with the class of medication and to see if changes need to be made to their labels. I know that it says there is no evidence yet that these drugs cause blindness, but if the drugs are the cause I feel bad for these dudes. I mean first they can't get it up, and then when they finally can, they might go blind. That's gotta both suck and blow at the same time.
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05-27-2005, 03:34 PM	#4
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05-27-2005, 03:24 PM	#3
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05-27-2005, 10:11 PM	#7
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05-27-2005, 10:12 PM	#8
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05-27-2005, 10:27 PM	#9
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