Viagra: A Tiny Blue Pill against Impotence

Erectile dysfunction has been the most common problem upsetting the lives of men. But, Viagra (sildenafil) has proven to be the ray of hope in such men’s lives. This medication was then joined by two other medications, Levitra and Cialis, to help men who have a difficulty in getting an erection.

Okay, now what is erectile dysfunction? This dysfunction in men (also known as impotence by some people) refers to the inability to get or keep an erection firm enough to get engaged in a sexual intercourse. A reduced sexual desire is also seen among men who suffer from impotence.

Having a difficulty in getting an erection sometimes is okay. But having that difficulty every time and not speaking about it to a doctor is not okay.

People who suffer from this dysfunction must not stay quiet about it. They must go to a doctor and speak to them and treat it as soon as possible.

Let us get to know about an ED treatment, Viagra.

What does Viagra do?

Approved by FDA in 1998, this PDE5 inhibitor helps a man get an erection with the help of sexual stimulation. PDE5 is a chemical that prevents the flow of blood to certain areas of a human body. To get an erection, there needs to be proper flow of blood to the penile region. What this drug does is that it prevents further production of the PDE5 chemical in the body, which leads to a greater flow of blood in a man’s body. Thus, whenever a man has sexual stimulation, they achieve an erection.

Note that Viagra does not provide any protection against sexually transmitted diseases. You need to use proper protection to prevent yourself from any such diseases. Teenagers, less than 18 years of age must not use this drug unless there is medical supervision.

How to take this ED drug?

•    You can take this drug orally before or after food along with water. Never consume it with alcohol or with such substances.

•    Avoid taking grapefruits, grapefruit juice, other medications that contain sildenafil, other ED medications like vardenafil or tadalafil, street drugs etc. while using sildenafil. Do inform your doctor about all the medications or drugs that you are using currently. Also, inform your doctor if you have a prior addiction to drugs or alcohol.

•    You should not take this drug more than once a day. At least leave a gap of 24 hours between two doses.

•    Take this medication about 60 minutes before sexual activity.

•    Store this drug at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight. Do not keep it in your washroom. Keep track of the tablets in your medicine bottles that you own.

Viagra is a prescription medication. You won’t need to show a prescription to buy Viagra online but you must obtain one and follow the instructions of your doctor while using this drug. Provide him/her with complete details of your past medical history so as to ensure that this medication is the right treatment for you.