Investigative Magnetic Resonance Imaging  2016;20(3):196-199

doi:10.13104/imri.2016.20.3.196

A Rare Case of Viagra Induced Toxic Encephalopathy.

Soo Yeon JEONG 1 ; Se Jeong JEON ; Youe Ree KIM ; See Sung CHOI ; Hyo Sung KWAK

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Keywords

Viagra; Sildenafil citrate; Toxic encephalopathy; Magnetic resonance

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

English

Abstract

Viagra has been prescribed worldwide to treat men with erectile dysfunction. Clinical trials have shown that Viagra may cause various kinds of adverse effects include some central nervous system (CNS) adverse effects. Although extremely rare, toxic encephalopathy also can be one of those effects. This report presents a case of encephalopathy caused by Viagra in correlation with its radiologic findings. Its pharmacologic mechanism and potential effects on the biochemistry of the CNS are reviewed.