Erectile Dysfunction Medication Proper Use
Sildenafil citrate, or Viagra, is a well-known revolutionary drug that has given hope to so many desperate men who have already said good bye to a normal fulfilling sexual life. The medication got the FDA approval in 1998 and it is still the most popular and, perhaps, most efficient drugs in this field.
If you have disturbing symptoms and feel that your potency starts to fail the best thing first is to go see your doctor and find out the real reason. Whether the cause is physical or psychological it is important to be sure and select the proper treatment. The therapy with Viagra may be prescribed to you as well provided you have no contraindications to it. Do not take the medicine unless you were told so as it is fraught with undesirable ill-effects.
In order to set a diagnosis correctly your doctor will probably make you undergo a number of lab tests like blood tests. These ones are indicated to see the appearance of hormone levels or some other problems you may have. He is sure to subject you to a complete physical examination; he may also try psychoanalysis or just general psychological talk in order to find out whether the reason is more of emotional character. There is a possibility that your doctor will have you checking your nocturnal erections. Anyway, bear in mind, that if you want your condition to be cured you should be completely candid with the doctor either concerning the progress of the illness, or any other conditions you suffer from, or any underlying reasons or relationship problems you may be embarrassed to speak about.
Remember that Viagra will be prescribed to you only in case your health and state allows this and if there are no contraindications to it. Only then you will be allowed to buy the medication either from the pharmacy or online to your taste.
Viagra is initially manufactured by Pfizer pharmaceuticals; but there are other variations by different companies. There will be no harm in being overly careful. Do not take overdose of the drug; a normal prescription dosage should be taken one hour before you plan your sexual activity. The effect of the drug is supposed to last for 4 hours which should be enough to have a fulfilling sexual intercourse.
Remember that the medicine is not a cure for the condition of ED. Viagra only assists in achieving and maintaining erection; but it does not mean that it will occur without arousal on its on. The penis will get back to normal after sex; and you will need to take the pills every time you plan it.
There have been carried out various studies of Viagra and its effect. More that 3000 men with varying degrees of ED were examined. The causes of the disability in these men varied from depression and stress to diabetes and history of prostate surgery. Many of the patients also suffered from a number of additional chronic or just severe diseases. The results of the Viagra usage were compared with the effectiveness of placebo in other group. Viagra proved much more effective; and even more effective with the bigger dosage.
The normal prescription dose is 50mg tablet taken when necessary. It is generally one hour before the sexual activity; but you can take 0.5 hours to 4 hours before sex regarding your necessities and state. The prescribed dose may also vary from 100mg to 25mgat the discretion of your doctor. Do not change the dosage at self-will. Refrain from fatty foods.
Mind that the medication has adverse effects and is incompatible with some other remedies. Other contraindications include hypersensitive responses either to this drug or any other; blood pressure problems; illness of kidneys or liver, etc. Do not combine it with nitrate medicines and alpha-blocker medicines. Women and children are prohibited to take it. It represents erectile dysfunction drug and does not protect against any STD.
