A South African man has been sentenced to 15 months in prison after pleading guilty to the sale of Viagra.
Michael Tippen of South Africa, 22, was found guilty of selling the illegal drug, which belongs to impotence drug class C, online and on a fake website. Tippen was sentenced to two years' imprisonment in November.
According to court documents, Tippen obtained the drugs through a website where he received cash payment. Tippen then bought them from a website in South Africa and sold them to another person. Tippen was sentenced to two years' imprisonment in March 2015.
According to court documents, Tippen paid the three men at least $30,000 in cash in South Africa, where they were arrested on February 27.
Tippen is also in custody on a warrant for selling the illegal drug, which is a sex-enhancing drug. The men were taken to a pharmacy in the country, where they were told the drugs were being sold. The men told Tippen they were on the drug, which is sold by the company Pfizer.
Tippen faces up to 10 years' prison. He is facing a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.
Tippen is sentenced to 15 months' imprisonment in South Africa.Tippen was arrested in South Africa on February 27. Tippen faces up to 10 years' imprisonment in the country. A sentencing hearing is set for May 5.
Tippen was found guilty of selling the illegal drug, which belongs to impotence drug class C.The three men - who are in custody in the country - were also taken into custody by the police, where they were arrested by officers in another cell.
Tippen faces up to 10 years' imprisonment in South Africa.
He was also ordered to pay a $10,000 fine and pay a $500,000 criminal fine.
The men were also taken into custody by the police, where they were arrested by officers in another cell.
Tippen is facing a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.
Viagra has been shown to cause some mild side effects. Talk to your health care provider if these do not go away within a few days. If you begin to experience more serious reactions, seek medical attention immediately.
Common side effects reported from Viagra use include:
More severe side effects include:
If you experience any of these side effects, seek medical attention immediately. These are symptoms of a severe adverse reaction to this medication that require immediate treatment.
As with all prescription medications, inform your doctor of any medical conditions you currently manage. Tell them about any and all medications, prescription drugs, and supplements you are taking before starting treatment with Viagra. Viagra can interact with bodily substances, causing potentially serious adverse reactions.
Specifically, you should inform your health care provider of any nitrate medication you are taking. Remember to mention any herbal products you use, especially St. John’s wort.
In addition, let your doctor know if you have recently had heart surgery or experience chest pain during sex. If you experience any changes in your heartbeat or chest pain during sex, contact your health care provider immediately.
asthma (umm-ooh-soe-sigh-ah-deee-sis)The most common side effects of Viagra are discussed at the end of this leaflet, “Get Help Now if you have mild side effects of Viagra.
Although most side effects are temporary, some may be long-lasting, covered by insurance, or could be related to medical conditions. This can include sexual problems, such as erectile dysfunction, chest pain, or high blood pressure.”
Tell them if you are currently experiencing symptoms of a heart attack, stroke, heart failure, irregular heartbeat, blood clots, bleeding, low blood pressure, or uncontrolled high blood pressure.
In addition, let your doctor know if you are taking or have ever taken any other drug.
In addition, let your doctor know if you are over 75 years old, have a heart condition, liver or kidney disease, low blood pressure, a history of stroke or heart attack, glaucoma, severe liver problems, or a history of heart attack or migraine headaches.
If you experience any serious side effects, such as a severe allergic reaction, signs that you are taking:
Viagra works by blocking a specific enzyme called cGMP. As a result, sildenafil can relax your blood vessel walls, allowing more blood to flow into your penis.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) --A new prescription drug giant has pulled off the hard work and tried a few more things to keep its drugs from going generic.
The Food and Drug Administration approved the drug Proscar (genericized Sildenafil), and the makers of generic Viagra said Thursday that they'll be switching to a different generic, the brand-name drug from the original drug.
"Our hope is that this decision will be made by our physicians and patients, rather than by a federal agency," said Scott Osterloh, a spokesman for the company.
But Pfizer said it hasn't made any change to the brand name, but said it still has the drugs to help treat erectile dysfunction. A generic version of the drug was also approved last year.
The FDA approved Viagra's approval last October, and Pfizer said it would continue to recommend the drug to men with erectile dysfunction. The FDA said it would keep approving any new drugs for this purpose.
The FDA approved the new prescription drug, Proscar, last September.
Pfizer, which is seeking FDA approval, said in a statement Thursday it has submitted all six drugs that will be available on the market with Proscar to the public, with approval expected by the end of this year.
A spokesman for the company said: "The FDA believes that the products available have a high degree of safety and efficacy."
But Pfizer said its latest decision was not a decision on its own.
The company said it will continue to recommend the drugs.
"In our view, the decision we make today is a good one, particularly as it relates to the FDA approval," said David A. Schulman, a spokesman for Pfizer.
The company did not respond to a Reuters request for comment.
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Viagra, the famous little blue pill that is also known by its brand name VIAGRA, is used to treat erectile dysfunction in men.
VIAGRA, the generic version of Viagra, contains sildenafil, the same active ingredient used in the branded drug, Viagra, which is also used to treat impotence.
But there are differences between the two. Sildenafil is the same as Viagra, but the active ingredient is different. It is taken orally with or without food, and it is recommended that you eat an hour before sex. This is to make sure you get the best result from taking the drug. You should take sildenafil about an hour before you plan to have sex.
But the Viagra tablet is also prescribed to people with erectile dysfunction, which is often a sign of a physical problem.
So if you have problems with the way you use sildenafil, you might want to talk to your doctor before taking it, or just if you’re not sure if it’s safe.
The main problem with VIAGRA is that it’s not suitable for everyone. Some men may have problems in the treatment. If you have a heart condition, you may be at a higher risk of side effects.
The only way to know if you’re taking it is to ask your doctor.
Taking sildenafil is very simple. You just take it by mouth, usually with a glass of water. You can take it with or without food. The effects will last for about four hours.
Sildenafil should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
It’s not safe to take more than one tablet in 24 hours, and you can have a severe overdose.
Do not take more than one tablet in 24 hours, or you may get the same side effects as Viagra.
Do not take Viagra with grapefruit juice, which may reduce the effects of sildenafil. If you’re taking it with alcohol, you’re unlikely to experience any side effects, but grapefruit juice can make your body produce more of the active ingredient, sildenafil.
Sildenafil should not be taken with grapefruit juice, as it can reduce the effectiveness of the drug.
If you have any questions about the information you’re getting, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
It’s important that you tell your doctor if you have any problems with the way you use sildenafil.
You can buy VIAGRA in the UK from the NHS.
You can take sildenafil with a meal, but not with anything other than food. You may take it with other medicines.
Some medicines, such as amyl nitrate, may interact with sildenafil. If you are taking these, it’s important that you tell your doctor or pharmacist before you start taking them.
If you take any of the medicines, including the Viagra, you should not take the tablets.
Do not take any of the medicines with sildenafil, as it will not work for you.
The tablets should not be taken with food.
The tablets can also be taken with other medicines.
If you take sildenafil with a large dose of alcohol, it may cause side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, or an upset stomach.
A man who claimed to have bought over-the-counter drugs at a Boots pharmacy in South Africa for the first time may be facing a legal battle with a Viagra manufacturer over his purchase, reports The Star.
The 31-year-old, who has a pharmacy license and was last seen buying a wide range of the popular erectile dysfunction drug from a pharmacy in South Africa, claimed a Boots pharmacy had warned him about the drug.
He said: “I told my pharmacist that I had bought Viagra at Boots.
“They told me I was supposed to get it at a pharmacy.
“I was embarrassed but I did not know that I was supposed to have it in my own home because I had it in my pocket.”
A Boots pharmacist has said he bought the drug from a 'pharmacy’ in the north of South Africa to make it easier to buy. The man said he bought it in his own shop and not from the pharmacy.
He said the drug was “very cheap” and had been available for three months and was made with 100 tablets, which was made from a different manufacturer’s packaging.
The pharmacy in which the man was buying the drug was operating illegally and would not sell it to anyone.
A Boots pharmacist told the Star that the man did not have a pharmacy licence and would not be making any further purchases.
The man also claimed that his drug had been taken to the pharmacist at a 'pharmacy’ of his own.
He told The Star he was buying Viagra from a 'pharmacy’ and had asked for it from the pharmacy.
The pharmacist told the Star that he had bought the drug from the pharmacy without a prescription. The pharmacist said he was unaware of the prescription.
He said he was told to take the drug for five years before he was charged with possession of it.
He said he was given a six-month licence from Boots to sell the drug and the drugs were to be used for recreational purposes. He said he had also received a prescription from the pharmacy on his behalf which was given to him by a customer.
The pharmacist said he had been issued a prescription for Viagra at a pharmacy in the north of South Africa and the man had no prescription.
The man said he bought Viagra from a pharmacy and would not sell it to anyone.
The pharmacist said the man had been given a prescription for the drug and was given a 'pharmacy licence' from the pharmacy, which is not a regulated pharmacy and therefore not available to consumers.
He said he had no knowledge of the pharmacy licence and had only visited the pharmacy to pick it up and had not seen the man buy it. He had only bought it from a pharmacy that had not been licensed and was not selling it to anyone.
He claimed that he had taken the medication for five years before he was charged with possession of it.
He said he had told the pharmacy he was taking Viagra from a pharmacy.
The pharmacist told The Star he had not seen the man buy the drug and had not received a prescription.
The pharmacist said he had been told by his pharmacy to take the drug for five years before he was charged with possession of it.
The man claimed he had taken Viagra and had been arrested at a 'pharmacy' on the premises of the pharmacy in which he was buying it.
He said the man had been given a prescription from the pharmacy and he was given a 'pharmacy licence'.
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