Viagra General Information

Viagra "The wonder drug".Viagra is actually "Sildenafil Citrate". It is also sold as "Revatio" & has other trade names as well. Its function is basically to regulate blood flow in the penis, by dilating the blood vessels. It is considered to be the wonder drug as the sale was too good. In United States only, more than 2 million prescriptions were written. Many a times people compare VIAGRA with YOGA.

Viagra Uses

Viagra is new discovery for "Erectile dysfunction", which is also known as ED.
The other usage of Viagra is to cure "pulmonary arterial hypertension"

How to Take Viagra

It is aimed for people above 50.
It should be taken 1 hour before sexual activity [the time range lies between 1 to 4 Hours]. It is not to be taken regularly. It works only during arousal.
For people who are older than 65, generally doctors start with the lowest dose of 25mg
For people who are taking protease inhibitors, which is given for the treatment of HIV, the doctors would start with 25 mg of Viagra & would keep if it fix for 48 hour i.e. 25 mg for 48-hours.Before going for the medicine , you should always consult your Doctor so as to make sure that your are healthy enough to get into sexual engagements.
If you feeling chest pain, discomfort or nausea during sex , you should sure check with the Doctor.Also for people having high BP , doctors generally go for the low dose of 25mg.

Viagra Warnings

If you are planning to use Viagra , make sure that you do not take nitrates [which are generally give for pain in the chest].
Viagra with nitrates may lead to drop in Blood Pressure.

Viagra Missed Dose

It is not a regular drug.
It has to be taken with doctor's prescription only.

Viagra Side Effects

The main side effects of this medicine are:

• upset stomach
• headache
• facial flushing

It is reported that people who are taking oral ED medicine which include VIAGRA also may suffer from decrease or loss of vision. Though it is not confirmed that these drop/loss of vision is due to these medicines which are basically related to ED, but for safety purpose if you or any of your friend is experiencing a sudden drop or vision loss, stop the medicines & get checked up with doctor.
Sudden drop in hearing ability is also considered to be one of the side effects of taking VIAGRA.

Viagra Storage Advice

It should be stored at room temperature.

Viagra Overdose

Overdose of Viagra may lead to stomach infection, allergy, headache etc.
You should stick to the dose as prescribed by the doctor.

Viagra More Information

It is manufacture by a pharmaceutical company named "Pfizer"
It should be noted that it does not help in preventing HIV, which is a sexually transmitted disease. The main competitor of Viagra in the market are "tadalafil" & "verdenafil". It may also lead to allergic reaction , in such cases, stop taking medicine & get yourself checked up from a doctor.