Viagra (sildenafil) is the world’s number one treatment for ED. ED is a commonly used abbreviation for erectile dysfunction, which is an inability of a man to achieve an erection hard enough to have sex. Viagra is a treatment, not a cure. Whenever you are going to have sex you will be required to take this drug at least 30 minutes beforehand. If you experience side effects that are not listed in your medication guide inform your health care provider about them as soon as possible. If it’s not completely clear for you how you are supposed to take Viagra ask your health care provider for additional information. The best idea is to pick up a brochure with manufacturer’s information to learn more about the medicine you are about to take. You are not supposed to change your dosage without your doctor’s consent as this is fraught with serious health consequences.
Before you start taking this medicine there are a number of important factors that need to be taken into consideration. Firstly, it’s your health condition. If you have diseases such as heart, kidney, or liver disease, blockage of veins in the lungs, stomach ulcer, a history of a heart attack, problems with blood circulation, blood cell problems, certain types of cancer, a history of a stroke, diabetes or any conditions that affect the shape of the penis you must report them to your doctor. Secondly, these may be any medicines you are currently taking, including nitrates for chest pain (isosorbide dinitrate, isosorbide mononitrate and nitroglycerin) in form of tablets, patches, sprays, ointments and pastes. Other medications you should be careful about are: beta blockers, alpha blockers, antifungals, anticoagulants, barbiturates, bosentan, cimetidine, efavirenz, erythromycin, drugs for seizures or blood pressure, as well as HIV protease inhibitors.
Brand names: Viagra, Revatio
Generic names: Sildenafil citrate
