Viagra Consumer Information

Viagra is a prescription medication used for treating erectile dysfunction in men. It is prescribed in cases of moderate to severe erectile dysfunction and is known to help in the majority of cases. Viagra is used only when required and there's no need to take the medication on a regular basis like with most prescription drugs.

Viagra works by intensifying the blood flow into the penis upon sexual arousal which leads to erections being stronger and more durable. The drug primarily works in situations when the main cause behind ED is physiological. So make sure to speak to your doctor and define the actual factors causing erectile problems in your situation.

Viagra should be taken in about 30 minutes before starting sexual intercourse in order to make sure that the drug has started working. The effects will last for about 4-5 hours, which is more than enough to have a successful intercourse. However, you should only take Viagra once in 24 hours.

It is very important that you avoid consuming alcohol while taking Viagra. By mixing these substances you increase the risk of experiencing negative side effects of the drug and considerably reducing the quality of erection. Another type of substances to be avoided with Viagra are nitrate-based drugs, which are used for chest pain and heart conditions. Taking Viagra with any nitrate-based medication will cause rapid drop in blood pressure that can be fatal. Consult with your doctor regarding the use of this type of medications before starting the course of Viagra.

Another important thing when taking the drug is to avoid heavy and fatty meals. Too much food in the stomach can make the drug take a longer period of time to work. So if you want to use the benefits of Viagra as fast as possible make sure to take it on a relatively empty stomach.