Sexual health · FAQ
Can I stop taking as-needed Sildenafil 50 mg?
Short answer
As-needed Sildenafil for erectile dysfunction usually does not require a taper. You can skip it when you do not need it, but discuss side effects or ongoing concerns with your physician. If you take sildenafil for another condition, do not stop based on this page; contact that prescribing clinician.
This product is sildenafil taken as needed for erectile dysfunction. It is not a daily course that you must finish. Tapering is generally not needed when stopping as-needed sildenafil for this purpose. Follow any specific instructions from your prescribing physician and the pharmacy label.
Sildenafil is not a cure for the underlying cause of erection problems. If it has helped, that support will not continue once the medicine wears off. Results vary. If erection problems persist, a physician can check for factors such as medication effects, diabetes, heart health concerns, or stress.
Contact your physician if you want to stop because of side effects, cost, or trouble using the treatment. Do not replace it with another erection medicine or a sexual enhancement supplement without a review for safety and interactions.
Stop taking sildenafil and seek urgent care for sudden vision or hearing loss. An erection lasting more than four hours also needs emergency care. If you use sildenafil for pulmonary arterial hypertension or another condition, ask that prescriber before stopping.
Sources
Written by the Verra clinical team · Medical review pending
General information, not medical advice. If you're in crisis, call or text 988.