Viagra

Viagra is the first drug for the treatment of erectile dysfunction available by prescription. It is manufactured by Pfizer and has helped millions of men to get rid of their impotence problems. Viagra contains sildenafil as an active ingredient and belongs to a class of drugs called phosphodiesterase inhibitors. Viagra treats erectile dysfunction by increasing the blood flow to the penis. With Viagra, you must be sexually excited to get an erection.

How will Viagra help me?

Viagra helps men in achieving and maintaining an erection, which is strong enough to complete sexual activity. If you take Viagra, it will help you to achieve an erection easily and keep it until the end of sexual intercourse. However, Viagra will only help you if there is some sort of sexual stimulation. In absence of arousal or stimulation, you will not get an erection even with the highest dosage of Viagra.

What is the ideal dosage of Viagra?

Viagra is available in three dosages form namely 25mg, 50mg and 100mg. It is best to begin with the lowest dosage of Viagra and move on if the lower dosages are found ineffective. As with any medication, you should follow the advice of your physician and consult him before you increase or reduce the dosage.

You have to take Viagra dosage as per required so there is no chance of missed dose. You have to take one pill, an hour before sexual activity and the effect of that dosage will last for up to four hours.

What are the side effects of Viagra?

Side effects caused by Viagra tend to last for no more than few hours. The most common side effects of Viagra are upset stomach, clotted nose, headache, diarrhoea, and flushing. Some cases of changes in vision, and increase in sensitivity to light are also reported.

If you experience any of the above side affects or others that are not mentioned here, inform a medical practitioner or a doctor immediately.

Who cannot take Viagra?

Viagra is a safe and effective drug but not for all conditions and all people. People having heart problems and taking nitrates should not take Viagra as this may cause a large drop in blood pressure. Women and children should not take Viagra. Following are some of the other precautions to be taken with Viagra:

• severe heart or liver problems
• recent stroke or heart attack
• low blood pressure
• certain rare inherited eye disease

Are there any precautions to be taken with Viagra?

Eating fatty foods can cause a hindrance in the effects of Viagra on erectile dysfunction. Moreover, if you drink alcohol while on Viagra, it may hamper its working and effectiveness.

If you want to get rid of your impotence problems, it is advisable to buy genuine and branded Viagra and avoid generic Viagra that are sold over the internet at many places.