Viagra is a brand name of Sildenafil, a drug used to treat erectile dysfunction. It was developed by scientists at Pfizer, who were originally working on drugs that treat cardiovascular diseases. Pfizer made it available to the public in 1998 and it quickly became one of the most popular sexual dysfunction drugs in the world. Viagra acts by inhibiting an enzyme that controls blood flow to the penis, which allows men with erectile dysfunction to get erections more easily and consistently.

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In addition to aiding with erectile dysfunction, the increase of blood flow can help individuals with health issues that limit the ability of their cardiovascular systems exercise more easily. However, there are a number of harmful potential side effects with Viagra. If taken with nitrates, a sudden drop in blood pressure can occur. This is a very serious side effect and should be treated immediately, because the combination of the drugs relaxes the muscles around the blood vessels, eventually leading to a lack of blood flow to the heart. Often, this is the precursor to a heart attack.

A priapism, or prolonged erection, is also a possible side effect of Viagra. We’ve all heard the phrase, “Seek immediate medical help if you have an erection lasting 4 or more hours”.  This is because the lack of blood flow, which is the cause of the persistent erection, means that the tissue of the penis could die. Priapisms are very serious and should be treated as soon as possible. Permanent erectile dysfunction is a possible outcome of not seeking treatment for priapism within 24 hours. However, this is not a concern if you avoid taking Viagra with other drugs that affect blood flow. Those with sickle cell anemia and similar blood conditions are at an increased risk of experiencing a priapism. To compare, only 1 in 1000 men on Viagra and no other similar medications is expected to endure a priapism.

Side effects

Other notable, but somewhat less serious side effects, are plentiful. Some more urgent ones that fall in this category are change or loss in hearing, change in heartbeat, swelling of extremities, shortness of breath, seizures, and feeling faint. Other common side effects include flushing, headache/dizziness, changes in vision, pain, or gastrointestinal distress. The majority of these side effects are a result of the cardiovascular effects of Viagra.

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Like other erectile dysfunction drugs, according to law, you must have a prescription in order to purchase Generic Viagra. The drug is sold in 25mg, 50mg, and 100mg doses. Typically, you will be prescribed 50mg tablets at first, to be taken about an hour before you anticipate having sex. You can either purchase the drug at a local pharmacy, or use a site like Viagrastoresa.com. These websites still require your doctor to give you a prescription, but offer competitive prices, 1-2 day delivery to most major urban areas in South Africa, and in-person pickup at their pharmacy in Cape town. The site offers the medication at approximately $9 per pill, plus or minus a few dollars based on the dosage that you purchase.