Viagra Drug

If you have any queries about the decade-old Viagra, here's your chance to get your facts right about the most controversial and yet popular drug.

What is Viagra drug used for?

Viagra drug is approved for the treatment of men who have difficulty having and maintaining an erection. This condition is medically known as erectile dysfunction and commonly impotence.

How does Viagra drug work?

Viagra drug works as an inhibitor of an enzyme called PDE-5 which depletes cGMP levels in the body. This preserves the high levels of cGMP and results in increased blood flow to help men to achieve and maintain an erection when he is sexually aroused.

How to take Viagra drug?

Viagra drug should be taken orally as a once daily dose, one hour prior to sexual activity. In any case, your doctor's instruction should be the final words to be heeded.

In what dosages form is Viagra drug supplied?

Viagra is supplied as oral tablets in 25mg, 50mg and 100mg strengths.

Is Viagra available by prescription or over-the-counter?

Viagra is available by prescription only.

How long does Viagra remain effective after taking it?

The half-life of Viagra drug is approximately 4 hours. It is recommended that you begin sexual stimulation from 30 to 60 minutes after taking Viagra drug.

What happens if there is no sexual stimulation after Viagra is taken?

Viagra works only if there is sexual stimulation. In absence of it, Viagra will be excreted as metabolites from the body through faeces and urine.

What about the side effects of Viagra?

As with any drugs, there are some side effects of Viagra too. The most commonly reported side effects of Viagra drug during the testing period were: headache, flushing, stomach ache, and mild and temporary visual changes (colour perception changes, light perception changes and blurred vision).

Can Viagra drug be used with other treatments for impotence?

The safety and effectiveness of Viagra drug when used with other treatments for impotence has not been studied and proven. Therefore, the use of such treatments in combination with Viagra is not recommended at present.

What about other drugs? Is Viagra compatible with other drugs?

Viagra is not recommended for people taking nitro-glycerine because the combination may lower blood pressure. Also there certain nitrate medications, poppers and other drugs which should not be taken with Viagra drug. Always ask your doctor, before taking any other drugs and also inform him about all the medications you are taking presently before obtaining prescription for Viagra drug.

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Established in August 2002, HealthExpress is an online clinic for the treatment of impotence, obesity and male pattern baldness and quit smoking.