Viagra

Viagra is the first oral prescription pill available for the treatment of impotence or erectile dysfunction. The top-most pharmaceutical company called Pfizer manufactures Viagra. The active ingredient of Viagra is sildenafil and it has helped millions of men across the world for the treatment of impotence.

What is Viagra used for?

Viagra is used for the treatment of impotence or erectile dysfunction in adult men. Viagra belongs to the group of medications called phosphodiesterase inhibitors. Viagra increases the flow of blood to the penis and thereby helps in achieving and sustaining an erection. If you take Viagra, it will help you to achieve and sustain an erection long enough to complete sexual activity.

What is the standard recommended dosage of Viagra?

Viagra is available as oral tablets in the strengths of 25mg, 50mg, and 100mg. The standard recommended dosage of Viagra is one pill an hour prior to sexual activity. Do not start with higher dosages for better effectiveness as even the lowest dosage of Viagra will work for you effectively. If lower dosages do not work properly for you, then the doctor may increase your dose to a higher level for better results. In any case, follow your doctor’s instruction about the dosage of Viagra.

What are the side effects of Viagra?

Generally, all prescription drugs produce different side effects in different people. The most common side effects of Viagra are headache, stomachache, clotted nose, diarrhoea, flushing, and temporary visual problems (changes in colour or light perception and blue or blurred vision).

What are the precautions for Viagra?

There are not many precautions for Viagra. However, if you are older than 65 years of age, have liver and kidney complications and take protease inhibitors, you should be extra careful while taking Viagra. You should also avoid fatty foods and alcohol consumption when on Viagra as it may hamper the working and effectiveness of Viagra.

What are the contraindications for Viagra?

Viagra is not recommended for women and children. Viagra is also not recommended for people taking nitro-glycerine because the combination may lower blood pressure. If you had a stroke or heart attack in recent past; have low blood pressure; and a certain rare inherited eye disease; consult a doctor prior to buy Viagra.

Is it safe to take Viagra with other impotence treatments?

Viagra has not been tested for safety with other impotence treatments. If you take other impotence drugs with Viagra thinking it might produce better results, you should remember that it might also cause plenty of side effects. Consequently, it is not advisable to take Viagra with other drugs and treatments for impotence.

Is it safe to take Viagra with other drugs?

Viagra is generally not prescribed with nitrate medications, other than that; you should ask your doctor if Viagra is safe with other drugs or not.

In any case, follow a doctor’s instructions as regards to Viagra dosage, side effects, and precautions.