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Viagra ( sildenafil citrate ) was the first approved non-surgical
treatment for ED and is medication made by Pfizer. In order to
treat ED, Viagra does not have to be injected or inserted directly
into the penis to achieve and maintain an erection. ED affects
the lives of many men young and old. Although ED is more
common in men older than 65, it can occur at any age. The term
ED mainly refers to the inability to obtain an adequate erection
for satisfactory sexual activity and Viagra is one of the three ED
drugs proved to significantly help. ED drugs like Viagra was
once a taboo subject, but more men are now seeking help.
Doctors are gaining a better understanding of what causes ED
and are finding new and better treatments. Viagra was originally
developed by Pfizer as a drug to help men who were suffering
from chest pain, but Viagra did not show promise as a heart
medication and studies were stopped in 1992. However, Viagra
did seem to have some interesting "side effects" based on
published information and Pfizer researchers began to look at
Viagra as a treatment for ED. The clinical trials found Viagra to
be so effective at treating ED, the FDA approved it only six
months after submission.

Some Viagra and ED Facts

Viagra can be taken as often as once a day, every day. Begin by
taking Viagra 30 minutes to 1 hour before having sex. You may
find that Viagra works faster for you as little as in 15 minutes. For
most men with ED, Viagra will work the first or second time. But
some men need to ease back into sex, especially if their ED
problem is caused by a physiological issue as well. There are 3
doses of Viagra: 25mg, 50mg, and 100mgs. Doctors will usually
start their patients on the 50mg tablet, but many men will find that
100mg Viagra tablet works better and faster. If you have prostate
problems or high blood pressure and take medicines called
alpha-blockers, your doctor may start you on a lower dose.
Viagra is just as effective with or without food and alcohol, but to
get the quickest results, avoid high-fat meals 2 hours before
taking Viagra. A fatty meal like a cheeseburger and fries can
slow your body’s ability to absorb the drug and Viagra may not
work as quickly. Remember, Viagra will only work when you are
sexually aroused or stimulated, but you will notice a big
difference. To get the fastest and best results, take Viagra on an
empty stomach or after eating a low fat meal.

Viagra Side Effects

Like with all medicines, some people taking Viagra may
experience a side effect. These are usually mild and don’t last
longer than a few hours. The most common side effects are
upset stomach, headache and facial flushing. The less common
side effects are bluish vision, blurred vision, or sensitivity to light
may briefly occur. The frequency of side effects has been proven
to shown that they decrease over time. If you experience chest
pain, nausea, or any other discomforts during sex, seek
immediate medical help. If you take any medicines that have
nitrates like nitroglycerin for chest pain, you should NOT take
Viagra. In rare instances, men taking PDE5 inhibitors (oral ED
medicines, including Viagra) reported a sudden decrease or
loss of vision. Although erections lasting for more than 4 hours
may occur rarely with all ED treatments, it is important to seek
immediate medical help if this happens to you. If you experience
sudden decrease or loss of vision, stop taking Viagra
immediately and call a doctor right away. If you are older than
age 65 and/or have serious liver or kidney problems, your
medical physician may start you at the lowest dose of 25mg of
Viagra. If you are taking protease inhibitors, such as for the
treatment of HIV, your physician may recommend a 25mg dose
and may limit you to a maximum single dose of 25mg in a 48
hour time period. Remember to protect yourself and your partner
from sexually transmitted diseases and discuss your general
health status with your medical physician to ensure that you are
healthy enough to engage in sexual activity.

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