Viagra is used in the treatment of men with erectile dysfunction. This condition is also commonly known as impotence where a man cannot get or keep a hard and erect penis. Viagra belongs to a class called phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors which help relax blood vessels in the penis. Viagra will only help get an erection if you are sexually triggered.
Do not take Viagra if you do not have erectile dysfunction. You must not take this medicine if you are a woman. Also, do not Viagra if you are allergic to the ingredients of the medicine, are taking a medicine called nitrates and nitric oxide donors. Viagra contains lactose. You must inform your doctor if you are intolerant to some sugars. Also, you must use this medicine if you have a severe hurt or liver problem, had a recent heart attack, have low blood pressure, have certain inherited eye infections, or ever had a loss of vision. Make sure you inform the doctor if you are or were under any kind of medication. Also, make sure to inform your doctor if you are suffering from any ailment like sickle cell anaemia, deformity in your penis, have problems associated with the heart, stomach ulcers, vision problems, etc. It is advised not to consume alcohol while on medication. This medicine is indicated for use by women. Viagra must not be given to children below 18 years of age.
Like all other medicines, Viagra also causes certain side effects. In case any of them become severe, it is recommended to visit a doctor immediately. Some of the side effects are: - Allergic reactions - Difficulty in breathing - Swelling of eyelids, face, lips, throat - Prolonged and painful erections - Decrease of loss of vision - Headache - Facial flushing - Indigestion - Dizziness - Vomiting - Problems associated with the eyes - Chest pain - Nausea - Indigestion
Some of the uncommon side effects are: - Vomiting - Skin rash - Eye pain, irritation in the eye, watery eyes - Pounding heartbeat - High and low blood pressure - Vertigo - Blood in the urine - Abdominal pain - Muscle pain - Feeling sleepy - Pain in the arms or legs - Bleeding from the nose
Some of the rare effects are: - Fainting - Stroke - Irregular heartbeat - Temporary decrease in the flow of blood to the brain - Double vision - Numbness - Presence of blood in semen - Loss of hearing - Severe problems associated with the eye
Always take Viagra exactly as prescribed by the doctor. This medicine can be taken with or without food. However, you may notice that Viagra might take longer to start working if you take it with a heavy meal. The usual starting dosage is 50 mg.
You must not take Viagra more than once daily. This medicine must be taken an hour before you plan to have sex. You must swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. This medicine will only help you get an erection if you are sexually stimulated. The amount of time it takes to work is usually between half an hour to one hour. However, it defers from person to person. If Viagra takes longer time or doesn’t work, inform your doctor immediately.
If you take more Viagra tablets, you may experience an increase in side effects and their severity. Do not take more tablets than your doctor tells you to.
Viagra is used to treat men with erectile dysfunction. This condition occurs when a man cannot get or keep a hard erect penis. This medicine widens the muscles thus relaxing the blood vessels in the penis allowing blood to flow when sexually excited. The inhibitor helps to improve the blood flow in the penis and maintains the erection for a longer time.
