Viagra

Viagra is an oral prescription which is used to treat the condition of erectile dysfunction in men. Erectile dysfunction is also called impotence, which is where a man is unable to keep a proper erection which is required for satisfactory sexual activity. Viagra has proved to be quite a success, where the treatment of erectile dysfunction is concerned.

Viagra works by relaxing the muscles in the erectile organ which increases the blood flow into the organ, which in turn enables a proper erection. Viagra is also called sildenafil which belongs to a group of drugs called the phosphodiesterase inhibitors.  This oral prescription allows a man to lead a normal life in terms of sexual life with his partner.

Directions to take Viagra:
Viagra should be taken at least an hour before sexual activity. This pill is an oral prescription. The intake of this drug can be 4 hours or even 30 minutes before sexual activity. Viagra should be only taken once a day and as it has been prescribed by your doctor.

The Side effects of Viagra are:

• Stuffy nose
• Diarrhea
• Upset stomach
• Flushing
• Headache
• Urinary tract infection

Some adverse Side effects of Viagra are:

• Changes in vision, for example difficulty in stating the difference between two colors, and often seeing an orange tinge to various objects.
• Priapism – an erection that doesn’t go away.

Viagra Precautions:

• Active peptic ulceration
• Coronary ischemia
• Sickle cell anemia
• Liver disease
• Retinal abnormalities
• Deformation of the erectile organ

Your doctor should be informed incase of:
Angina, high blood pressure, incase of a stroke, history of kidney or liver problems, bleeding problems or if you suffer from retinitis pigmentosa.

Drug interactions:
Viagra with any nitrate containing medicine for example: isosorbide dinitrate and nitroglycerin which could cause fainting, death or even low blood pressure.

Ketoconazole, cimetidine and nelfinivir can enhance Viagra’s content in the body and could lead to unconsciousness.

Grapefruit and grape fruit juices should be avoided if taking Viagra, as it could lead to low blood pressure.

Note: Consult your doctor before starting any medicine as your doctor is your best source of information, which could be available to you.