Viagra is a well known male enhancement drug that has helped millions of men who suffer from erectile disfunction. Touted as the most effective and safest solution for men who’s sex lives suffer from erectile dysfunction, Viagra does have a few draw backs that should be considered carefully before use. Viagra is fairly easy to obtain but can be very costly.
Viagra works primarily by enhancing the blood supply to the pelvic region and serves a slight muscle relaxer to the penile area. Viagra must be taken at least 30 mins to 1 hour prior to having sex. Unfortunately, this does somewhat eliminate the spontaneity of sex, but for many men this is a small price to pay for a satisfying sexual encounter. Viagra does not come without other potential side effects that must be considered. The most talked about side effect is the chance an erection will last more than four hours, which can be very painful and cause future problems. There has also been reports of problems in eyesight and hearing, headaches and dizziness, and low blood pressure. It is also cautioned that men over the age of 65 can experience more acute side effects. One thing to note, the majority of the side effects do decrease or diminish within a few hours of taking the drug. Hearing and vision changes can last up to a couple weeks.
There are a few medical situations that preclude the use of Viagra. Men may not take Viagra if they have suffered a heart attack during the last 3 months. Viagra should not be taken if if the the user has had a stroke or heart failure in the past 6 months. If the user has been taking nitrates or nitroglycerin Viagra may not be a safe option to use.
There are various methods available to purchase Viagra. In some countries a doctor’s prescription is not necessary for purchase. There are many websites that offer Viagra for sale over the internet, some do not require a prescription. For instance, in Australia there are many internet sites that will sell a generic Viagra without a prescription. These internet sites generally ask you to select your medication and fill out a medical questionnaire. A licensed physician then reviews the documentation and either approves or denies your request. Of course, these sites will also take scanned copies of hand written prescriptions as well. Whether or not these online providers are cheaper that over the counter prescription is based on individual circumstances. For many, these internet sites can be their only option.
Buying Viagra online
Viagra is a small scored blue tablet. When ordering generic Viagra, please note that the size, shape, and color may differ from non-generic forms of the medication. It is always a good idea to look up the brand or type of medication online or go to a local pharmacy if the medicine you receive looks different than the the standard look of the drug. If the generic drug is genuine you should not have to worry about it’s effectiveness. One other caution regarding buying prescription medicine online. Not all of the internet drug companies are governed by the same regulatory agencies. Many times the regulatory agency is governed by the registered location of the internet site. For example, if you live in Australia and purchase Viagra online the company you purchase from could be governed by a regulatory agency in another country such as India. Always confirm the standards the drug you are purchasing are safe and reliable.
In summary, Viagra is a popular safe and effective treatment for male erectile dysfunction. The drug is proven effective but can be costly. Any customer, including those in Australia and other international countries, can purchase Viagra or a generic form online, but must be very cautious that they are receiving genuine medication.
I am self employed. General Practitioner in Melbourne, VIC. My special interest: male reproductive system.