Are you wondering what Viagra is? Well, it’s a virility drug manufactured by Pfizer with an active ingredient sildenafil citrate. The drug is used for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (impotence) in males. Viagra (Sildenafil citrate) helps relaxes muscles, and thus increasing blood flow to specific body parts. The intake of sildenafil citrate increases the power to achieve and keep-up erection on being sexually aroused. Many men using Viagra have reported increased stamina, amplified sex drive and quicker recharge. The ingredient sildenafil citrate works unitedly with sexual arousal to assist achieve max sexual satisfaction. Nevertheless, Viagra doesn’t guarantee protection from sexually transmitted diseases such as hepatitis and HIV.
How Viagra works
Wondering how this drug works? Well, Viagra enables men with erectile dysfunction respond actively to sexual stimulation. When men are sexually stimulated, penis’ arteries relax and widen, and thus allowing blood flow into them. As the arteries expand and harden, the veins carrying blood away from the penis is compressed, thus restricting blood flow out of the penis. As a result of less blood flowing out and more flowing in, the penis enlarges and harden, and thus leading to an erection.
Viagra dosage
Viagra is available in tablet form and is taken orally. It’s recommended to be taken an hour before the actual sexual activity, but still, it can be taken any-time between 4 hours and 30 minutes prior to sexual activity. Viagra takes 30-45 minutes to show its effects and the effect last for nearly 4 hours. Viagra takes a little longer to begin functioning if taken after a high fat meal-such as French fries, fish and chips. It’s not advisable to take the drug more than once a day except when prescribed by trained personnel.
Precautions
Are you intending to take Viagra? Well, you are advised to consult a doctor before you start its intake. In case you have past history of stroke, heart attack, heart failure, coronary artery disease, low or high blood pressure, kidney problems, liver problems, blood problems( leukemia or sickle cell anemia), stomach ulcer, bleeding disorder, Physical deformity of the penis, or taking medicine containing nitrates, your blood pressure might drop suddenly to low un-safe level risking your life. Therefore, consulting the doctor would help monitor the above medical conditions and adjust the dosage to prevent disastrous results.
Side effects of Viagra
As every drug has some side effects, Viagra isn’t an exception. The side effects depends on the individual and normally ranges from mild to moderate and last less longer than a few hours. These side effects are mostly evident with high intake of Viagra. The common side effects include nausea, headache, upset stomach, and flushing of the face. In addition, there could be temporary changes in eyes becoming sensitive to light.
In rare cases, the erection may last for many hours. And in such a case, a doctor should be conducted immediately as if not treated in time, could cause permanent damage to your penis.
Ok, so are you suffering from erectile dysfunction and thinking of how to achieve max sexual satisfaction? Well, worry no more. Taking this drug will not only help you from the problem but also enables you achieve sexual satisfaction amicably. But still, remember to seek advice from trained personnel before taking it to avoid disastrous results.
I am self employed. General Practitioner in Melbourne, VIC. My special interest: male reproductive system.