6 Viagra FAQs for First Time Users
Viagra is the go-to medication for people suffering erectile dysfunction for the first time.
You’re certainly not alone if erectile dysfunction is affecting your sex life. It’s common in people of all ages and affects around 140 million men worldwide.
The good news is there are plenty of treatments available, including Viagra.
Here are some handy Viagra FAQs for people taking Viagra for the first time.
The most common Viagra FAQ: Is Viagra safe?
This is the most common of all Viagra FAQs. The answer is yes, it’s a safe drug. Its safety has been proven in numerous clinical trials.
As with any drug, it has some side effects and can react with other medications. It is available on prescription and a healthcare professional can advise if it’s suitable for you.
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How should I use Viagra?
Another common Viagra FAQ is how to actually take the drug. You should take Viagra orally with water around one hour before sex. The recommended starting dose is 50mg. Remember, you’ll need to be sexually stimulated for it to take effect.
If you’re planning on some bedroom action, avoid having takeaway and beer for dinner. A heavy meal will delay the effect of Viagra because your tummy has to digest the food. Alcohol can also impact your ability to get an erection and can increase the side effects of the drug.
In terms of quantity, make sure you don’t take more than one Viagra tablet a day.
When should I not take Viagra?
Don’t take Viagra if you’re using a nitrate medicine in any form because the combination can lead to a dangerous drop in your blood pressure. Nitrate can be included in treatment for heart conditions but also in some recreational drugs such as poppers and cocaine.
You should speak to a healthcare professional if you’re using alpha blockers or Riociguat (to treat high pressure in the lungs).
As a rule, speak to a healthcare professional if you have any concerns before taking Viagra. It’s better to be safe than sorry.
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Do I need a prescription?
You can get a small quantity of a product called Viagra Connect over the counter but any other form of Viagra requires you to get a prescription.
The good news is that you don’t need a physical appointment to get the prescription. At Assured, you can fill out an online questionnaire. A GPhC registered prescriber will then issue the prescription that allows you to buy Viagra. This is efficient, safe and regulated.
Your prescription will be sent directly to our pharmacy. It will then be checked by a qualified pharmacist to ensure the treatment is suitable for you.
What if I experience a problem?
Like all medicines, Viagra has a few common side effects. These include headaches, nausea and hot flushes.
You don’t have to stop taking the medicine if you experience these because they usually go away naturally. However, if they persist you should speak to a healthcare professional.
More serious side effects are rare. These include chest pains or priapism – a prolonged, painful erection not linked to arousal. If you experience more serious side effects, contact a healthcare professional immediately.
What should my expectations be?
Okay, there are some Viagra myths to bust here. No, it won’t make your penis bigger. And no, you won’t automatically get an erection.
With some sexual stimulation and arousal, it will help you to get and maintain an erection. The erection should be firmer with less stimulation, hoping giving you the confidence to have happy and fulfilling sex.
And, if once wasn’t enough, it might help you get a few more erections for 4-5 hours after taking the medication.
Now that you know the in’s and out’s (pun definitely intended) of the Viagra FAQs, learn more with our seven tips for the best viagra experience.
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- E Gbekor, S Bethell and L Fawcett- Selectivity of sildenafil and other phosphodiesterase types 5 (PDE5) inhibitors against all human phosphodiesterase families;
- Rodríquez Vela L, Gonzalvo Ibarra A, Pascual Regueiro D, Rioja Sanz LA.- Erectile Dysfunction;
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- https://clinicaltrials.gov/ A Randomized, Open-Label, Crossover, Multicenter, Single Dose Comparator Study Evaluating Onset Of Penile Rigidity In Men With Erectile Dysfunction Who Are Treated With Sildenafil And Tadalafil;
- https://clinicaltrials.gov/ A Randomized Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Balanced 4-Way Crossover Study To Assess The Efficacy Of Single Oral Doses Of PF-00592379 On Erectile Function, Using 100mg Sildenafil As A Positive Control.
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