What is Viagra?
Viagra is the brand name for
Sildenafil citrate.
Sildenafil citrate is a vasodilator used to treat erectile dysfunction ( inability or difficulty to keep or maintain an erection hard enough for sexual intercourse ) and pulmonary arterial hypertension ( high blood pressure in the lungs and the heart )
For erectile dysfunction it works by increasing blood flow to the penis to help a man get an erection when is sexually stimulated.
For pulmonary arterial hypertension sildenafil allows the blood vessels to become wider by relaxing the muscles and reducing the pressure in the walls arteries so the blood can flow easily through the lungs.
How long will it take for Viagra to work?
As a general rule if you are being sexually stimulated Sildenafil should start working around 30 minutes after you have taken the pill but this could vary from patient to patient.
How long the medication works will depend mainly on the age , diet and if you have drunk alcoholor not. But Sildenafil works up to 2 or 3 hours. You can take this medication even four hours before a sexual intercourse and when you get stimulated it will start to work and help you get an erection.
How often can I take Viagra?
You always have take this medication as indicated by your Doctor because your treatment will be based on your medical condition and has to be specially indicated according what you need and the results you want to have.
If you take more than indicated dosage you will have a bigger chance of side effects.
It is usually indicated as a single dose of 50mg no more than once a day. For patients 65 years or older should be 25 miligrams no more than once a day.
Can I take Viagra if I am taking other medicines at the same time?
You can take Sildenafil as indicated but remember to always tell your Doctor if you are under treatment for any disease or taking medicines over the counter because it could affect on how Sildenafil works or how other medications works. Also, the interactions with other medicine could develop side effects.
Be especially careful if you are taking :
Any Nitrate medicine such as : isosorbide mononitrate , nitroglycerin or isosorbide dinitrate or Riociguat (Adempas) as these could cause serious decrease in your blood pressure or make you faint.
Medicine to treat HIV/AIDS as : ritonavir, saquinavir, atazanavir and so on
Sildenafil must not be mixed if you are taking other medicines to treat impotence / erectile dysfunction.
What if Viagra doesn’t work ?
First make sure you have followed all your doctor’s instructions about your treatment, remember that medicines does not always works the same in every person.
It’s recommended not to eat too much food before taking this medication. Try to avoid greasy food or alcohol as this might affect drug effectiveness.
How much does Viagra cost?
Sildenafil price will always depend on quantity of pills , dosage and where you buy it.
There is a whole range of prices which can go from $30 a pill of 50 mg (Brand) to $ 1 or $5 (Generic)
For example in our store you can buy : 50 Pills of Sildenafil 50 mg for $ 55 or 100 Pills of Sildenafil 25 mg for $ 50.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Sildenafil ( Viagra) has to be used as needed or as prescribed, so you are not supposed to miss a dose.
If you are taking Sildenafil to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension take it as prescribed. But, if you missed a dose take it as soon as you realize. In case it is near the next one scheduled miss that dose and keep taking the medicine as scheduled, do not take double dose to compensate a missed one.
What happens if I overdose?
Always must follow the instructions/dosage prescribed by your doctor.
In case you overdose seek for medical attention if you feel: chest pain, irregular heartbeat, nausea, fainting, vision changes or sudden vision loss, erection last longer than 4 hours and is painful.
Viagra Precautions and warnings
Is very important to tell your Doctor about any heart problem you may have had or have. Sildenafil should not be used with any device that causes erections or any other medicine to treat impotence.
Never mix the use of Sildenafil with recreational drugs , remember you are using it for medical purpose not for fun or inappropriate uses as it could lead to severe health problems such as cardiovascular risks.
This medicine is meant to work only on men not women or children.
If you don’t have ED (Erectil Dysfunctions) and use this medicine for long time you could ended up having ED problems or psychological dependence to have an erection.
Take special care if you are or may be allergic to Sildenafil and try to avoid drinking alcohol when using Sildenafil as could affect its effectiveness or increase the risk of side effects.
You must remember that this drug does not prevent against sexually transmitted diseases or infections.