Erectile dysfunction also known as impotence, is when a man has trouble getting an erection. This is caused when decreased blood flows to the penis, causing a person not to be able to get an erection. Viagra is a prescription medication which is used to treat patients suffering from erectile dysfunction. It is important to note, that Viagra will not cause a person to get an erection just by taking the medication. Viagra only aids a man with erectile dysfunction to get an erection and keep it, once sexually stimulated.
Erectile dysfunction is a condition that occurs when not enough blood flows to the penis preventing the patient form getting an erection. Erectile dysfunction is thus the medical classification for men with difficulties getting and also keeping an erection. Erectile dysfunction is often caused by some kind of physical occurrence such as a disease, injury or may even result as a side effect of using other medication. Diseases most commonly associated with erectile dysfunction are high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol levels. Lifestyle factors can also lead to erectile dysfunction such as smoking, drinking, depression and stress.
Viagra is designed for men who suffers from erectile dysfunction. By increasing blood flow to specific areas in the penis, patients can get and keep an erection long enough to have sex. Viagra only works when the patient is sexually stimulated however. Viagra is only to be taken as the need for it arises and it has been proven to help patients to any degree of erectile dysfunction. The effects of Viagra can usually be seen within thirty to sixty minutes after digestion. It is not recommended for a patient to take the medication more than once a day.
Viagra should not be taken when a patient who suffers from erectile dysfunction is taking other medication which includes nitrates. Nitrates are usually prescribed for chest pains or pulmonary hypertension. When a patient is allergic to sildenafil which is the main component of Viagra it should also not be used. Before sexual activities and taking Viagra the patient must confirm with his doctor whether or not he is healthy enough to have sex. Viagra should only be taken with other medication after a doctor has been consulted. Taking Viagra in addition to other medications may alter the effects the other medication might have and also other medication can influence how Viagra works, resulting in unwanted side effects.
Viagra can have some serious side effects, this however is rarely reported. Some of these serious side effects include priapism, sudden loss of vision in one or both eyes or a sudden decrease in hearing. Priapism is when an erection won’t go away. If a patient has an erection for more than 4 hours, medical attention is to be sought immediately. If the patient is not treated early, permanent damage to the penis can result.
Viagra comes in different sizes of packaging of which the largest is 100mg x 360 pills. The package is $547.96 which equates to $1.52 per unit. Viagra is the best known treatment for erectile dysfunction and can thus be purchased almost anywhere at any pharmacy
Medical Practitioner (General Practice) with postgraduate diplomas in Cape Town. My special interest is erectile dysfunction.