Viagra Uses?

The prescription Viagra is used to treat male impotence. It does this by increasing the body’s response to sexual stimulation and allowing a natural erection to occur. Sometimes Viagra may be prescribed for other situations. Discuss any questions with your doctor.

Viagra Directions

The standard dose for men just beginning to take Viagra is 50-100 mg. Smaller 25 mg doses are used with older patients. Viagra can be taken with or without a meal. If you take a pill with a high fat meal, it will be absorbed more slowly, which means it will take longer to be effective. You can crush or cut the pills as needed to take them. Viagra should only be taken once a day, and should not be taken every day unless your doctor approves it. Viagra works best when swallowed one hour before sexual stimulation, but will generally be effective between half an hour and four hours. The medication in Viagra improves blood flow, which allows you to achieve and maintain natural erections. Viagra is not an aphrodisiac and does not contain any hormones. The pills will not automatically cause an erection. Viagra is effective for almost all men who take it. Studies have found that 4 out of 5 men experienced better erections with Viagra. The medication is effective no matter how serious the erectile dysfunction is or how long you have struggled with it. Viagra can be effective very quickly. For some it works in as little as 30 minutes, but its possible effects can last as long as four hours. Take a pill once a day when you want to have sex.

Viagra Side Effects

Viagra should not be taken at the same time as grapefruit juice. The combination can cause unpleasant side effects. A few men who use Viagra develop congestion, dry eyes, or altered vision (blue tint or haze) while using the medication. Some of the mild side effects possible include indigestion, flushing, headache, light sensitivity, rash, and the inability to distinguish between blue and green. Let your doctor know if any of these effects are bothersome or ongoing. Serious possible side effects are seizures, arrhythmia, decreased blood flow to the heart, heart attack, priapism (prolonged and painful erection), blood sugar problems (in patients with history of diabetes), swelling or redness of the eyes, or temporary blindness. If you experience any of these effects, go to the emergency room immediately. For Viagra to be used safely, your doctor must know if you have ever had a heart attack; sickle cell anemia; irregular heartbeats; heart, kidney, or liver disease; bleeding disorder; multiple myeloma; leukemia; angina; a stroke; high or low blood pressure; conditions affecting the shape of the penis (e.g., angulation, cavernosal fibrosa, or Peyronie's disease); or retinitis pigmentosa.

Viagra Warnings

Viagra has been tested in more than 120 controlled studies (completed and ongoing) including over 8,800 men. Through these studies and its real-world experience, Viagra has been shown to have a strong safety profile. Viagra has helped more than 16 million men around the world improve their sex lives. VIAGRA is the #1 prescribed medicine for ED in the US. If you are taking medicine for high blood pressure, you should know that, of the nearly 10 million men in the US who have taken Viagra, more than 1 million of them have also taken medicines for high blood pressure. Like many medications, Viagra is not a suitable treatment for all individuals. Death may result from certain drug interactions with Viagra, do not take any medication in conjunction with this treatment that has not been approved by your prescribing physician. If you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell your doctor or dentist that you take Viagra. Tell your doctor if you use amyl nitrate, amyl nitrite, or butyl nitrate.

Viagra Drug Interactions

Viagra can lead to potentially life threatening drug interactions, so you must tell your doctor about every medication or over the counter product you are using. Once you are regularly using Viagra, check with your doctor before beginning any new medication. Drugs that require extra vigilance are include ), isosorbide (Imdur, Ismo, Isordil, and others), nitroglycerin (Nitro-Bid, Nitrostat, and others), any other medications to treat impotence, cimetidine (Tagamet, Tagamet HB), rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane), saquinavir (Invirase), amlodipine (Norvasc) or other medications for high blood pressure, itraconazole (Sporanoxphenobarbital, ketoconazole (Nizoral), ritonavir (Norvir), erythromycin, and vitamins.

Viagra Missed Dose

Viagra is not a medication that is taken on a regular schedule. If you miss a dose you simply do not experience the beneficial factors associated with Viagra.

Viagra Storage

Viagra is to be kept at room temperature and in a place free of moisture and excessive sunlight. Do not store near a sink or in the bathroom, to avoid moisture. Keep out of reach of children. Discard any pills that have passed their expiration date.

Anything Else I Should Know About Viagra

Viagra causes improved blood flow leading to an erection. It does this by enhancing the response to nitric oxide and thereby relaxing the muscles inside the penis. Viagra is intended to overcome erectile dysfunction, but does not directly cause an erection.