[12] [15] Sickle-cell crisis (vaso-occlusive crisis) requiring hospitalization has been reported in patients treated with sildenafil for pulmonary hypertension secondary to sickle cell disease
Key adjustments at this phase: Reduce portion sizes by 20% to 30% across all meals Add a sixth small meal if you cannot finish larger ones Move heavy carbohydrates to earlier in the day when digestion is strongest Switch to softer, easier-to-digest proteins (fish, eggs, Greek yogurt) on dose increase days Keep hydration consistent at 8 to 10 glasses per day, sipped throughout rather than gulped at meals Phase 3: therapeutic doses (10mg, 12.5mg, 15mg, weeks 13+) At higher doses, some people find eating enough to be the challenge, not eating too little
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This represents clinically significant improvement associated with reduced cardiovascular risk, improved glycemic control in those with diabetes, and decreased joint stress
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