Viagra (generic name sildenafil) is a medication used to treat !! Viagra (generic name sildenafil) is a medication
used to treat men who have trouble getting an erection, a condition called erectile dysfunction or
impotence. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Viagra for erectile dysfunction, but not to prolong erections. Viagra will not help delay ejaculation.Viagra works by increasing blood flow to the penis. With sexual stimulation, this causes an erection. You won''t get an erection by simply taking a Viagra pill. Viagra improves the ability to have erections in about 80 percent of the men who take it.Viagra is available in doses of 25 to 100 mg. For best results, take it one hour before having sex. The drug can be effective anywhere from ten minutes to four hours after taking a dose. It works faster when you take it on an empty stomach. When the sexual experience is over, the erection goes away: Viagra doesn''t help you keep an erection. Don''t take more than one dose of Viagra per day because this greatly increases the risks of severely low blood pressure.
Sildenafil citrate, sold as the drug Viagra, is used to treat male erectile dysfunction (impotence), developed by the pharmaceutical company Pfizer.
Viagra was initially developed to treat heart disease (angina). However, during the trial studies, the penile erection enhancing effects were noticed. The drug was patented in 1996, approved by the FDA on March 27, 1998 (becoming the first pill approved to treat erectile dysfunction in the United States) and offered for sale in the United States later that year
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Viagra for?
Viagra is approved for the treatment of men who have difficulty having and maintaining an erection (impotence).
2. Will insurance cover the cost of Viagra?
The FDA has no input into or legal control over whether an insurance company does or does not cover the cost of drugs. Please call you insurance company if you have questions about whether your particular insurance provider will cover the cost of this product for you.
3. How does Viagra work?
An erection is the result of an increase in blood flow into certain internal areas of the penis. Viagra works by enhancing the effects of one of the chemicals the body normally releases into the penis during sexual arousal. This allows an increase of blood flow into the penis.
4. How do I take Viagra?
Viagra is taken orally as a once daily dose, one hour before sexual activity. For more detailed information consult with your health care provider.
5. How will Viagra be supplied?
Viagra will be available as oral tablets in 25mg, 50mg and 100mg strengths.
6. Will Viagra be prescription or OTC?
Viagra will be available by prescription only.
7. Are there any side effects with Viagra?
As with any drug products, there are side effects of the product in some people. The most commonly reported side effects in patients treated with Viagra during the testing of the product were: headache, flushing, stomach ache, and mild and temporary visual changes (color perception changes, light perception changes, and blurred vision).
8. Can Viagra be used with other treatment for impotence?
The safety and effectiveness of Viagra when used with other treatment for impotence has not been studied. The use of such treatments in combination with Viagra is not recommended at present.
9. What if I am taking other drugs?
Always discuss with your health care practitioner ALL of the medications you are taking (prescription and over-the-counter). In that way, you can receive the best advice for your own situation. At present, Viagra is not recommended for people taking nitroglycerin because the combination may lower blood pressure