How to Get Rid of the Red face from Viagra

How to Get Rid of the Red face from Viagra
Manoj Kumar Published : Feb 04, 2024 Last Updated : Feb 07, 2024

How to Get Rid of the Red face from Viagra

Regarding boosting your sexual performance, Viagra is one name you will most hear about. Viagra is a popular Ed medication known as a little blue pill that can assist you in getting a hard erection. It contains Sildenafil citrate as its active salt, which performs vasodilation in the specific part of the body. Also, the active ingredient of Viagra (Sildenafil) helps to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension(PAH)

As an oral medication, it is available under a doctor's prescription. Take Viagra when you need it an hour before sex. Once it kicks in, it relaxes the blood vessels around the penis and increases blood flow. As a result, under sexual stimulation, you experience a naturally hard erection that lasts longer. 

Viagra has different strengths; you can choose an ideal dose by consulting a doctor. Usually, it is a safe and effective medication to treat Ed or impotence when taken correctly and as prescribed. But it may also cause some common side effects in some people.

The chances of getting a side effect are rare, but they may appear, and most of them fade as the body adjusts to the medicine. One of the most commonly noted side effects of Viagra is flushing, in which your face can turn red. Let's know more about this side effect by its appearance and how to get rid of it if you face it after taking Viagra. 

Why Viagra cause Red face(flushing)

Facial flushing(face turning red) is one of the common side effects that may appear due to Viagra. It occurs when the blood vessels in specific body parts widen. The blood vessels in your skin dilate, your skin turns red, and flushing appears. Some men suspect these effects around the nose, cheeks and forehead who have taken Viagra. Not every person who takes Sildenafil have such side effect and other like-

  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Upset stomach
  • Nasal congestion
  • Dizziness
  • Muscle pain
  • Rash
  • Blurred vision or sensitivity to light

 How To Get Rid Of Red Face From Viagra

Facial flushing is a common side effect of all other Ed medications, including Viagra or Generic Sildenafil oral pills. So switching to Cialis(Tadalafil) or Levitra(Vardenafil) might not prevent it from appearing if you are prone to it. But you can try using a lower dose of the medication to make this side effect less intense and visible. Please consult a doctor if you experience it or face any other serious effects of Viagra or any other Ed drug.

 Here are some remedies that can also help you get rid of the red face due to Viagra(Sildenafil)-

Green Tea

Green tea is well known for its antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. Using as ingested and as a topical extract, both properties can help reap the benefits from it. And one of the most impressive benefits of green tea makeup is its polyphenols, powerful antioxidant molecules that it contains. Studies have found such antioxidant properties of green tea can help treat acne when used topically. Also, it benefits by protection from UV rays which is a contributing factor for dilating vessels and causing redness in photoaging. Such properties can help condition like rosacea. In a study conducted in 2005, 70% of women reported having less facial redness(Flushing) than their placebo counterparts. So green tea might help you eliminate red face due to Viagra. 

Colloidal oatmeal

Colloidal oatmeal has skin-soothing abilities, which might help reduce facial redness. It has an anti-inflammatory and moisturizing nature and can heal skin; these properties make it helpful for various skin problems. Colloidal oatmeal as a topical may benefit redness, provoking skin issues, relieving burning and itching, and reducing dryness and eczema. To reap the benefits of Colloidal oatmeal, use it as a leave-on product. Apply it as lotion or cream on the redness-prone area to get relief. 

Avoid Alcohol

Drinking Alcohol excessively, especially while using Viagra, isn't a good idea. The interaction of Alcohol and Viagra may increase the risk of side effects even if it may worsen the side effect that you are experiencing. Using both together can trigger side effects like facial redness(flushing). And it can happen with the use of all types of Alcohol, including wine, beer, and hard liquor, and they can provoke redness flare-ups when used with Viagra. So make sure you limit or avoid the use of Alcohol to prevent appearing of such side effects. If you develop it during an interaction, please talk to a doctor and seek medical advice if side effects persist. 

Some FaQs

How to stop red-face Viagra?

To stop having a red face due to Viagra, stay in a cool room and use a fan. You can also spray cool water on your face or sip cold or iced drinks. The flushing should go away within some hours or one or two days, but if it does not go away for longer and causes problems, contact a doctor soon. 

How long does red face from Viagra last?

For most men, flushing-like side effects may take an hour to go away; for some, it may take 12 hours or more. 

How can I reduce redness on my face fast?

You can use a cold compress if your face is particularly red and inflamed; you can apply a cold compress to reduce swelling. Be gentle with your skin, do not do it harshly, and avoid scrubbing or rubbing. And in the end, gently pat your face dry with a soft towel.