Anvisa warns of tadalafil side effects amid increased recreational use in Brazil

otempo.com.br (Portuguese)

Anvisa warns about serious side effects of tadalafil and other erectile dysfunction medications due to increased recreational use. The agency highlighted risks like severe cardiovascular events, vision/hearing loss, and prolonged painful erections when used without medical guidance or with other substances. Tadalafil was the fifth best-selling drug in Brazil last year, with consumption driven by non-prescribed use, prompting Anvisa's alert on September 5, 2025.


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