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?
A typical beginning dose of Viagra is 50-100 mg for men aged 18-65. Older patients are usually given a 25 mg dose, Viagra may be taken with or without food, though high-fat foods may cause it to be absorbed more slowly, and therefore take a little longer to start working. If needed, the pills can be broken or crushed before swallowing. Viagra should be taken no more than once a day, and should not be taken every day without a doctor’s approval. It’s best to take Viagra about one hour before sexual intercourse. It is usually effective anytime for between half an hour and four hours. Viagra works by increasing the blood flow into the area, which allows men to achieve and maintain erections. It is not an aphrodisiac and does not contain hormones. Viagra will not automatically cause an erection. Viagra works for almost all men who use it. In studies, more than 4 out of every 5 men taking Viagra had better erections. It works no matter how long they have had ED, what caused it, or how old they are. The medication can become effective very quickly. For some it works as fast as 30 minutes, but will remain effective for as long as four hours. Take a pill once a day as desired.
Viagra Side Effects?
Do not use Viagra along with grapefruit juice, since it may cause a dangerous interaction and increase your risk of side effects. Common side effects when taking Viagra include congestion, dry eyes, or altered vision, such as a blue tint or haze. As many as 3% of patients may experience these effects. Other mild effects possible include headache, indigestion, flushing, light sensitivity, rash, and the inability to distinguish between blue and green. Let your physician know if any of these effects persist. Serious possible side effects are blood sugar problems (in patients with history of diabetes), seizures, arrhythmia, heart attack, decreased blood flow to the heart, priapism (prolonged and painful erection), swelling or redness of the eyes, or temporary blindness. If you experience any of these effects, seek medical help immediately. Make sure your doctor knows if you have ever had a heart attack; irregular heartbeats; bleeding disorder; sickle cell anemia; multiple myeloma; leukemia; heart, kidney, or liver disease; 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 works by relaxing certain muscles in the penis as an enhanced response to nitric oxide. It then allows the blood to flow into the penis more effectively and thereby creates a natural erection. Viagra will not automatically cause an erection. Viagra is intended to treat impotence.
