Everyone knows that Viagra is a medication that is used to treat erectile dysfunctions in men. It has been found to be very effective with up to 85% of all men who take it being able to have erections that are strong enough and that last long enough for satisfactory sexual encounters. There are various forms of the drug in the market today with the same name and that perform the same functions. While these facts are known, there are some things people probably do not know about the medication.
- It is the first erectile dysfunction drug to be approved by the FDA
Up to 2003, there was no medication that was approved for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. In fact, erectile dysfunction till date is not something many want to talk about. This is probably the reason why it took so long to have a medication for the condition. While there are many other drugs today, Viagra was the first to be approved.
- You can get an overdose
One may assume that because it did not work for you in an hour, you should take another one. It is important to remember that Viagra works by relaxing certain muscles and allowing blood to reach the penis. Taking too much of the medication can lead to hospitalization because like the rest, it also contains chemicals that are harmful to the body when consumed. It is therefore advised that if you forget a dosage, you do not take two to make up.
- It does not work immediately
With Viagra, you have to wait for it to get absorbed into the body. You will therefore be thoroughly disappointed if you take it just five minutes before you undress for action. If you are going to take Viagra before sexual encounters make sure you wait for thirty minutes for the medication to be absorbed in your body and to begin working. You do not have to worry because its ingredients will still be active up to 6 hours later.
- Be careful what you eat
What you eat right before and right after taking the medication will affect how the drug works in your body. The medication will take longer if you have eaten a fatty meal such as a hamburger. If you are taking Viagra therefore to treat erectile dysfunction make sure that you are eating the right foods to boost it to work and not diminish its power.
I am self employed. General Practitioner in Melbourne, VIC. My special interest: male reproductive system.