What is Viagra?
Pfizer’s Viagra is a drug that restores erectile function in men with impotence. It is the first drug to be made of its kind, and it acts uniquely on the penis. It is not a hormone or an aphrodisiac.
How does the pill work?
Causes of erectile dysfunction
Viagra works by helping the penile muscles to relax more. The penis’ smooth muscles and arteries surrounding it should be relaxed when an erection occurs. Viagra maximises how much the muscles relax and hence increases the erection’s proficiency. The drug targets an enzyme called phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE-5), which is almost only found in the penis.
Will the drug relax every smooth muscle in the body?
No. The enzyme (PDE-5) is specific to the penis. Side effects occur due to a tiny amount of cross reaction.
What are Viagra’s side effects?
Mild headaches, flushing, indigestion, runny nose, transient visual disturbances (a blue haze).
Will Viagra affect my visual acuity (give me blurry vision)?
No, this has been tested extensively.
Is it safe to take?
Yes, it is. Viagra has been tested on thousands of men in clinical tests. The number of patients who abandoned the treatment because of side effects was equal to that of patients taking the placebo pill.
Will Viagra affect my vision at night while driving?
No, this has also been tested extensively.
Are there any serious side effects?
No. Out of the 4500+ men studied, the number of serious cardiovascular side effects for the drug group was equal in the placebo group; less than 2%. There were no deaths during the studies.
Can this drug cause a permanent erection (priapism)?
No. There were no episodes of priapism in the clinical trials Viagra does not cause an erection without sexual stimulation, unlike penile injections or intra-urethral treatments. It works in a completely different way.
Are there any contraindications?
Yes. The only contraindication is combining the treatment with taking nitrates (sublingual nitro-glycerine, long-acting nitrates, nitrate pastes). Several patients have fainted while taking nitrates with Viagra because they cause a drop in blood pressure. No patient suffered serious consequences after fainting. You should consult your doctor or cardiologist before you consider taking this medication if you already take nitrates.
What about interactions with other medications?
There were no interactions with other drugs, including drugs for diabetes, anticoagulants, antacids, aspirin or alcohol. Taking Viagra at the same time as cimetidine and erythromycin will increase the amount of Viagra in the blood, but there are no complications.
Is there a minimum or maximum age to take Viagra?
Viagra has been tested and proven to be safe in men up to the age of 85, maximum. Viagra has not been tested in men younger than 18. It is not advised for younger age groups.
How do I take Viagra?
You should take the pill 1 to 2 hours before sexual intercourse. Your blood pressure should increase within 30-60 minutes.
How long does Viagra last?
Will I get a spontaneous erection in 60 minutes?
No. Again, the pill only works in conjunction with sexual stimulation.
What happens if I do not have sex in one hour?
The pill can work for up to 8 hours after taking it. It is usually effective within the first 4 hours. You will not get an erection without sexual stimulation.
How many times can I take Viagra in one day?
The recommended dosage is once a day.
How much should I take? Are there different dosages?
Which dosage of Viagra do I need?
You can get Viagra in 25 mg, 50mg and 100mg pills. You should start by taking the lowest dose. The higher the dose, the more side effects occur. You can always increase or decrease your dose depending on your reaction to the medication.100mg is the maximum daily dose.
Can I overdose on this treatment?
During clinical trials, the higher the dose swallowed, the more problematic were the side effects. In some Canadian trials, they gave patients a 200mg dosage to find that there were more side effects without improving its efficacy. However, Viagra has been administered at 8 times the recommended dose without causing major health problems.
Does the medication affect my orgasm?
No. As Viagra’s effectiveness depends on sexual stimulation; orgasms are not affected.
Should I avoid this treatment if we are trying for a baby?
There is no firm answer to this question, so caution is advised. This specific issue has not been studied in clinical trials. Laboratories have not found any effect of Viagra on sperm motility and/or fertility, nor have they found increased birth defects in animals.
Does Viagra cause cancer?
No. Extensive animal testing revealed no sign of cancer.
Does this pill increase my libido (sex drive) or aggression?
No. Viagra has no effect on your libido. Extensive psychological testing showed no increase in aggressive behaviour or sexual desire.
Does Viagra work for all men?
The drug’s effectiveness depends on the cause of the problem. If your body seriously lacks good blood circulation, then the medication will probably not work. Overall, studies show that Viagra is effective in over 70% of patients. Diabetic men who have had prostate surgery or radical bladder surgery have a lower efficiency rate, doctors recommend them to buy Levitra.
What if Viagra does not work?
Viagra will not work without sexual stimulation. You may be too tired or you may not be excited enough, sexually. If it does not work on repeated occasions, we advise that you consult a doctor to discuss alternatives to Viagra.
Is it reimbursed by my health insurance?
Some insurances do cover treatments for erectile dysfunction, but many do not. Check with your individual plan administrator.
Can women take Viagra?
Health authorities have not approved Viagra for women. Its safety and efficacy have not been established in another group other than men over 18.
Medical review on March 10, 2017 by Dr. Davis Taylor
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