Viagra General Information

Viagra is a brand name for the drug Sildenafil Citrate. Sildenafil Citrate is a drug used to treat erectile dysfunction and pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). It was developed and is being marketed by the pharmaceutical company Pfizer. It acts by inhibiting cGMP specific phosphodiesterase type 5, an enzyme that regulates blood flow in the penis. Since becoming available in 1998, sildenafil has been the prime treatment for erectile dysfunction. Viagra is also called "The Blue Pill".

Viagra Uses

Viagra is used to treat male sexual function problems (erection problems). Viagra is also known to: - Increase Sex Drive - Boost Sexual Performance - Provide Fuller & Harder Erections - Increase Stamina & Endurance - Quicker Recharges.

How to take Viagra

This drug is taken by mouth as needed 45 minutes before sexual activity. Depending on how and when the drug works for you, an interval of one-half hour to as much as 4 hours may prove ideal. Before taking Viagra, do not eat a very large or high fat meal as it will impair the effectiveness of the medication. Take only as directed, usually half of a 100mg pill once daily as needed. Viagra works along with sexual stimulation to help achieve an erection.

Side effects of Viagra

Headache, flushing, stomach upset, nasal stuffiness, diarrhea and dizziness might occur. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.

Viagra Precaution

Before using this drug, tell your doctor your medical history, including any allergies (especially drug allergies), any penis conditions such as fibrosis/scarring, history of painful/prolonged erection (priapism), sickle cell anemia, blood system cancers (such as leukemia or myeloma), or Peyronie's disease, eye problems (retina diseases). kidney or liver disease, bleeding disorders or active stomach ulcers, heart diseases, stroke or severe high or low blood pressure. Limit alcohol intake, as it may aggravate side effects of this drug. To avoid dizziness and lightheadedness when rising from a seated or lying position, get up slowly. The elderly may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, therefore caution is advised in this age group.

Viagra Drug interactions

Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you may use, especially any nitrate medications (e.g., nitroglycerin, isosorbide dinitrate), nitroprusside (any "nitric oxide donor" medicines), cimetidine, erythromycin, azole antifungals (e.g., itraconazole, ketoconazole), mibefradil, rifamycins (e.g., rifampin) or high blood pressure medicines.

Storage of Viagra

Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children.