Viagra

Viagra is the first oral prescription pill available for the treatment of impotence and erectile dysfunction. Pfizer, who manufactures Viagra is a well known, reliable and well established, pharmaceutical company. Viagra’s active ingredient sildenafil has successfully helped millions of men worldwide to overcome their impotence problem.

What is Viagra used for?

Viagra is used for the treatment of impotence and erectile dysfunction in male adults. Viagra belongs to the group of medications called phosphodiesterase inhibitors. Viagra increases the flow of blood to the penis which helps to achieve and sustain an erection. If you take Viagra, it will help you to achieve and sustain an erection long enough to enable you to finish and enjoy 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 1 pill an hour prior to sexual activity. Do not start with higher dosages in an attempt to boost its effects, as even the lowest dosage of Viagra will effectively work for you. 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 instructions about the dosage of Viagra you should take.

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 headaches, stomach aches, blocked nose, diarrhoea, facial 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 hinder the effectiveness of the drug.

Who shouldn’t take Viagra?

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

Is it safe to take Viagra with other impotence treatments?

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

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 whether Viagra is safe to use whilst taking other drugs or not.

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