Sildenafil
Sildenafil(Viagra) is used for the treatment of erection problems also known as erectile dysfunction(ED). Sildenafil in Viagra belongs to a group of medicines that delay the enzymes called phosphodiesterase from working too quickly. The penis is one of the areas where these enzymes work. By inhibiting the enzyme phosphodiesterase, sildenafil helps to attain and maintain an erection achieved after sexual stimulation.
Viagra sildenafil is not a sex enhancement medication as it does not increase sex drive or boost sexual performance. Sildenafil only works to give you an erection if you are being sexually stimulated.
Viagra sildenafil also known as blue pill is safe for use for men only. They should be taken by men only if they suffer from an erection problem. This impotence treatment pill is unsafe for some men, therefore it is important to consult a doctor to decide whether it is safe for you to use this medication.
Safety precautions for impotence treatment with sildenafil
Sildenafil is mainly safe for use but it may not be suitable for some men particularly those who suffer from following conditions:
- Older then 50 years old
- Coronary artery disease
- Diabetes
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypertension
- Arrhythmias
- Coronary artery disease
- Heart attack, history of it within the last 6 months
- High blood pressure
- Low blood pressure
- Stroke, history of it
- Abnormal penis, including curved penis and birth defects of the penis
- Bleeding problems
- Retinitis pigmentosa
- Conditions causing thickened blood or slower blood flow, including leukemia; multiple myeloma (tumors of the bone marrow); or polycythemia, sickle cell disease, and thrombocythemia (blood problems)
- Priapism
- Heart or blood disease
- Kidney problems
- Liver problems
Viagra sildenafil shouldn't be taken without medical supervision because if it is taken in the presence of any of the above conditions, you may get serious health problems. However, if you have no medical conditions, that may make it unsafe for you take sildenafil; you will be able to get prescription for Viagra sildenafil.
If your doctor permits you take Viagra sildenafil, you can obtain it online. You can follow the below mentioned dosage instructions or follow your doctor's instructions to take sildenafil.
Recommended dosage for adults up to 65 years of age
You can take Viagra 50 mg as a single dose no more than once a day, one hour before sexual intercourse or you can take sildenafil 30 minutes to 4 hours before sexual intercourse. Your doctor may increase your daily dose to Viagra 100mg or decrease your daily dose to Viagra 25 mg if the need arises.
Recommended dosage for adults 65 years of age and older
The ideal recommendation of sildenafil for adults over the age of 65 years and older is 25mg single dose, an hour before initiating sexual intercourse. There is no lighter dose of sildenafil available than 25mg.
Recommended dosage for adults taking protease inhibitors
If you are taking protease inhibitors for the treatment of HIV, your doctor may recommend a Viagra 25mg dose and may prescribe you a maximum single dose of 25 mg of Viagra in a 48-hour period.
Find out if sildenafil is suitable for you. Consult a doctor.
