How To Use

Staxyn^® is taken orally, 10 - 30 minutes before sexual activity. It should not be taken more often than once every 24 hours. Ensure that your hands are totally dry before placing a dissolvable Staxyn^® tablet on your tongue. Wait a couple of seconds until it has dissolved and then swallow it. It is recommended not to consume any liquid after it has dissolved  to ensure the effectiveness of the tablet Staxyn^® can help achieve an erection when sexual stimulation occurs. An erection will not occur just by taking a pill.

Overdose

Potential overdose symptoms of Staxyn^® may include:

• Back pain
• Muscle pain
• Vision problems

If you suspect an overdose of this medication, seek emergency medical attention or contact your local poison control center.

Missed Dose

Staxyn^® is only taken when needed, so you are unlikely to miss a dose.

Notes

Do not share Staxyn^® with others, since they may have a problem that is not effectively treated by this medication.

Use of this medication does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases (e.g. HIV, Hepatitis B, Gonorrhea, Syphilis). 

Storage

Store Staxyn^® at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F ( 15-30 degrees C ) away from light and moisture. KEEP THIS AND ALL MEDICATIONS OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. 

Important note

The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed that the taking of this medication is safe, appropriate or effective for you.

Precautions

Before using Staxyn^® inform your pharmacist or doctor of your medical history, including:

• Heart disease or heart rhythm problems
• A recent history (in the past 6 months) of a heart attack, angina (chest pain), or congestive heart failure
• A recent history of stroke or blood clots
• A personal or family history of "Long QT syndrome"
• High or low blood pressure
• Liver or kidney diseases (or if you are on dialysis)
• A blood cell disorder such as sickle cell anemia, multiple myeloma, or leukemia
• A bleeding disorder such as hemophilia
• A stomach ulcer
• Retinitis pigmentosa (an inherited condition of the eye)
• A physical deformity of the penis (such as Peyronie's disease)
• If you have been told you should not have sexual intercourse for health reasons

Although Staxyn^® is not for use in women, this medication is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. However, it is not known if this medication passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

You may need a lower dose of this medication if you are older than 65.

Drug Interactions

Inform your doctor before taking Staxyn^® if you are also taking:

• Alpha blockers such as alfuzosin (Uroxatral), doxazosin (Cardura), prazosin (Minipress), tamsulosin (Flomax) and terazosin (Hytrin)
• Nitrates such as isosorbide dinitrate (Isordril, Sorbitrate), isosorbide mononitrate (Imdur, ISMO), and nitroglycerin (Nitro-BID, Nitro-Dur, Nitroquick, Nitrostat, others)
• Amiodarone (Cordarone)
• Antifungals such as fluconazole (Diflucan), itraconazole (Sporanox), and ketoconazole (Nizoral)
• Clarithromycin (Biaxin)
• Cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune)
• Danazol (Danocrine)
• Delaviradine (Rescriptor)
• Diltiazem (Cardizem, Dilacor, Tiazac)
• Disopyramide (Norpace)
• Erythromycin (E.E.S. , E-Mycin, Erythrocin)
• Fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem)
• Fluvoxamine (Luvox)
• HIV protease inhibitors such as indinavir (Crixivan) and ritonavir (Norvir)
• Isoniazid (INH, Nydrazid)
• Medications for high blood pressure or irregular heartbeat
• Metronidazole (Flagyl)
• Other medications or treatments for erectile dysfunction
• Nefazodone (Serzone)
• Paroxetine (Paxil)
• Procainamide (Procanbid, Pronestyl)
• Quinidine (Quinidex)
• Sotalol (Betapace)
• Troleandomycin (TAO)
• Verapamil (Calan, Covera, Isoptin, Verelan)
• Zafirlukast (Accolate)

This is not a complete list and other medicines may interact with Staxyn^®. Inform your doctor of all other prescription and nonprescription medications you use, including vitamins, nutritional supplements, herbal products and medicines prescribed by other doctors. Do not start or stop taking any medication without doctor's approval.

Common side effects of Staxyn^® include:

• Warmth or redness in the face, neck, or chest
• Stuffy nose
• Headache
• Memory problems
• Upset stomach
• Back pain

The above side effects are usually mild and should only last temporarily. Contact your doctor as soon as possible if any of these effects persist or worsen.

Call your doctor immediately and stop using Staxyn^® if you experience any of these serious side effects:

• Sudden loss of vision
• Ringing in your ears or sudden loss of hearing
• Chest pain or heavy feeling or pain spreading to the arm or shoulder
• Nausea, sweating, generally feeling ill
• Irregular heartbeat
• Swelling of the hands, ankles or feet
• Shortness of breath
• Changes in vision
• Feeling light-headed or faint
• Erection that is painful or lasts 4 hours or longer
• Seizures (convulsions)

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction:

• Hives
• Difficulty breathing
• Swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat.

Call your doctor right away if you experience any of the following serious side effects of Staxyn^® during sexual activity:

• Dizziness or nausea
• Pain, numbness, or tingling in the chest, arms, neck, or jaw

The above is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience any side effects other than the above.