Q: How does Viagra (Sildenafil) work?
Viagra (Sildenafil) belongs to a group of medicines called “PDE5 inhibitors”. It is a blue oral tablet, which is swallowed available in three strengths - 25mg, 50mg and 100mg. For Viagra to be effective, sexual stimulation is required and so Viagra will not create an erection unless a man engages in sexually exciting activity.
Viagra (Sildenafil) works by helping the blood vessels to the penis let more blood flow. This helps to create and keep an erection. This increased blood flow is achieved by relaxing the smooth muscles that supply blood to the penis.
Q: How long does it take for Viagra to work?
The amount of time Viagra (Sildenafil) takes to work varies from person to person, but on average it takes between 20 minutes to one hour. Within a 4 to 6 hour period after taking the tablet an erection should occur in response to sexual stimulation. A man may find that Viagra takes longer to work if taken with a heavy meal.
Q: Does Viagra (Sildenafil) always work?
Viagra works for most men who take it. In studies, more than 4 out of every 5 men taking Viagra (Sildenafil) had better erections. Viagra (Sildenafil) works in most men no matter how long they have had ED, what caused it, or how old they are? And Viagra (Sildenafil) has been shown to work time and again in studies of thousands of patients. In those studies, patients had ED that ranged from mild to severe.
Q: Does Viagra (Sildenafil) have side effects?
When taken at the recommended dose, the possible
side effects of Viagra (Sildenafil) are usually mild to moderate and last a short time. The most common side effects are a headache and facial flushing. Less common effects include indigestion, dizziness, stuffy nose and visual effects (a blue coloured tinge to vision and increased brightness of light or blurred vision).
Q: What should I tell my healthcare professional before he or she prescribes Viagra (Sildenafil)?
Before using Viagra (Sildenafil), tell your healthcare professional if you have or had heart problems, have low blood pressure or have high blood pressure that is not controlled, have had a stroke, have liver problems, have kidney problems or require dialysis, have ever had severe vision loss, have retinitis pigmentosa (a rare genetic eye disease), have stomach ulcers, have a bleeding problem, have a deformed penis shape or Peyronie’s disease, have had an erection that lasted more than 4 hours, have blood cell problems such as sickle cell anemia, multiple myeloma, or leukemia, or take medicines called “alpha blockers.”
Q: Can other medicines or food affect Viagra (Sildenafil)?
Viagra (Sildenafil) and certain other medicines can interact with each other. Tell your healthcare professional about all the medicines you take - including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
Q: Who should not take Viagra (Sildenafil)?
You should not take Viagra (Sildenafil) if you take any medicines called “nitrates”, use recreational drugs called “poppers”, or have been told by your healthcare professional to not have sexual activity because of health problems. Viagra (Sildenafil) is only for men, not for women and children, and must be used only under a doctor’s care
Q: Does Viagra (Sildenafil) prevent pregnancy or the spread of Sexually Transmitted Diseases?
No. Viagra (Sildenafil) neither serves as a male form of birth control nor does it protect a man or his partner from sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV.
Q: How do I get Viagra (Sildenafil)?
You must complete the
Maxpharm online medical declaration and our doctor will prescribe Viagra if he feels it is the right treatment for your symptoms. Our pharmacy will dispense your medication and it will be delivered to your door.
