What is Viagra and why does it work?
Viagra® is a pill used to treat erectile dysfunction ( impotence
) in men. It can help many men who have erectile dysfunction get
and keep an erection when they become sexually excited (
stimulated ). You will not get an erection just by taking this
medicine. Viagra® helps a man with erectile dysfunction get an
erection only when he is sexually excited.
What is Viagra’s success rate? According to an AP article
released 10/27/97, Viagra achieved a success rate of 80%.
What if Viagra doesn’t work for me? If Viagra doesn’t give you
the results and duration you want, you might consider consulting
with a urologist about some of the other popular treatments for
male erectile dysfunction.
Is Viagra sold over the counter, or does it require a
prescription? Viagra requires a prescription from a doctor. It
will not be sold over-the-counter.
How To Take Viagra Take Viagra® about one hour before you plan
to have sex. Beginning in about 30 minutes and for up to 4
hours, Viagra® can help you get an erection if you are sexually
excited. If you take Viagra® after a high-fat meal ( such as a
cheeseburger and french fries ), the medicine may take a little
longer to start working. Viagra® can help you get an erection
when you are sexually excited. You will not get an erection just
by taking the pill.
How Sex Affects the Body When a man is sexually excited, the
penis rapidly fills with more blood than usual. The penis then
expands and hardens. This is called an erection. After the man
is done having sex, this extra blood flows out of the penis back
into the body. The erection goes away. If an erection lasts for
a long time ( more than 6 hours ), it can permanently damage
your penis. You should call a doctor immediately if you ever
have a prolonged erection that lasts more than 4 hours. Some
conditions and medicines interfere with this natural erection
process. The penis cannot fill with enough blood. The man cannot
have an erection according to http://www.pillxpress.com . This
is called erectile dysfunction if it becomes a frequent problem.
During sex, your heart works harder. Therefore sexual activity
may not be advisable for people who have heart problems. Before
you start any treatment for erectile dysfunction, ask your
doctor if your heart is healthy enough to handle the extra
strain of having sex. If you have chest pains, dizziness or
nausea during sex, stop having sex and immediately tell your
doctor you have had this problem.
How Viagra® Works Viagra® enables many men with erectile
dysfunction to respond to sexual stimulation. When a man is
sexually excited, Viagra® helps the penis fill with enough blood
to cause an erection. After sex is over, the erection goes away.
Viagra® Is Not for Everyone As noted above, ask your doctor if
your heart is healthy enough for sexual activity. If you take
any medicines that contain nitrates - either regularly or as
needed - you should never take Viagra®. If you take Viagra® with
any nitrate medicine or recreational drug containing nitrates,
your blood pressure could suddenly drop to an unsafe level. You
could get dizzy, faint, or even have a heart attack or stroke.
Nitrates are found in many prescription medicines that are used
to treat angina ( chest pain due to heart disease ) such as:
nitroglycerin ( sprays, ointments, skin patches or pastes, and
tablets that are swallowed or dissolved in the mouth )
isosorbide mononitrate and isosorbide dinitrate ( tablets that
are swallowed, chewed, or dissolved in the mouth ) Nitrates are
also found in recreational drugs such as amyl nitrate or nitrite
( “poppers” ). If you are not sure if any of your medicines
contain nitrates, or if you do not understand what nitrates are,
ask your doctor or pharmacist. Viagra® is only for patients with
erectile dysfunction. Viagra® is not for newborns, children, or
women. Do not let anyone else take your Viagra®. Viagra® must be
used only under a doctor’s supervision.
Possible Side Effects Like all medicines, Viagra® can cause some
side effects. These effects are usually mild to moderate and
usually don’t last longer than a few hours. Some of these side
effects are more likely to occur with higher doses. The most
common side effects of Viagra® are headache, flushing of the
face, and upset stomach. Less common side effects that may occur
are temporary changes in color vision ( such as trouble telling
the difference between blue and green objects or having a blue
color tinge to them ), eyes being more sensitive to light, or
blurred vision.
Viagra® and Other Medicines Some medicines can change the way
Viagra® works. Tell your doctor about any medicines you are
taking. Do not start or stop taking any medicines before
checking with your doctor or pharmacist. This includes
prescription and nonprescription medicines or remedies.
Remember, Viagra® should never be used with medicines that
contain nitrates If you are taking a protease inhibitor, your
dose may be adjusted ( please see paragraph
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