Why is Viagra an ageless classic?
These pills were developed by the very first and quickly gained popularity among males. Now on the shelves of pharmacies you can find many stimulants with various active substances and unusual names. Nevertheless, most of the average men, having come to the pharmacy, will ask exactly Viagra.
What is the secret of such popularity, except for a promoted brand?
Compared with other drugs, Viagra tablets have a proven composition that has helped thousands of men to solve the problem of erection! Therefore, taking this stimulant, you can be sure of your safety.
Another plus is that the manufacturer also produces tablets for women, which means that the couple has the opportunity to experiment in sexual life and get the most out of it.
Unlike other drugs (for example, from a Levitra that is softer in its action), Viagra has a guaranteed effect even in case of serious impairment of potency.
Are there any disadvantages of the “gold standard”?
In Russia, the growth rate reaches 17-18%, which is very good, given the crisis.
However, this classic stimulator has certain features and shortcomings. To achieve the effect, you will have to take the pill on an empty stomach, and you should not drink it with alcohol.
Lovers of rich romantic dinners may not like this. If this option does not suit you, it is recommended to give preference to more modern tablets.
In addition, compared with the same Levitra, the percentage of side effects in Viagra is slightly higher: patients often complain of headaches and flushing of the face.
Composition and principle of action
The composition of the tablets includes the active substance – sildenafil in an amount of 25, 50 or 100 mg. It is he who acts on parts of the brain and improves blood circulation, which leads to a strong rush of blood to the cavernous bodies of the penis. As a result of this action, an erection occurs.
The manufacturer took care of a balanced composition and added auxiliary components in it in the form of magnesium stearate and cellulose. These components are located in the shell of the tablet and allow the main substance to spread faster through the circulatory system.
Attention!
An erection can occur only with sexual arousal, which eliminates the involuntary tension of the penis in the absence of sexual activity.
Some tips for choosing a dosage
One tablet is taken half an hour before sexual intercourse. How to choose a dosage if you don’t want to see a doctor? In this case, you should stick to the universal option: if you feel good, you should take 50 mg of Viagra and drink it with plain water.
If no side effects are observed, and the result did not suit you at all, the next day (not earlier!) Feel free to increase the dosage to 100 mg. In such an amount, the effect will come with a guarantee, while the duration of the tablets will be five hours.
What if you have kidney, liver, and heart problems?
The advisability of taking stimulants in this case depends on the exact diagnosis. As a rule, experts recommend abandoning Viagra or limit itself to a small concentration of the active substance (up to 25 mg).
Contraindications
Many patients are wondering if these pills can be taken in the presence of acute or chronic diseases. The instructions clearly indicate the list of contraindications:
- Heart failure, stroke or heart attack, which have been suffered in the last six months, heart rhythm disturbances. Consult a cardiologist and get tested before taking Viagra.
- Allergy to the components of the product.
- Renal failure, cirrhosis and the presence of malignant neoplasms.
- Minor age.
- Viagra, designed specifically for men, can not be taken by women.
- The simultaneous use of drugs based on nitrates (common Nitroglycerin for the heart), psychotropic substances and antiviral agents (Valvir, Acyclovir, Ritonavir and so on).
- Congenital and acquired deformities of the genital organ (in this case, increased blood circulation can lead to serious damage to blood vessels).
Attention!
Some experts do not recommend taking this drug for patients with very poor eyesight, so men with severe myopia or hyperopia should be careful.
Side effects
When taking pills, side effects may occur: headache, nausea, blood pressure drops and flushing. If such phenomena do not pass for a long time, you should consult a doctor and change the drug to a medication with another active substance.
Viagra and diabetes
Diabetes mellitus is a common endocrine disease among men, which also leads to the inability to lead a full sexual life. Can I take Viagra with diabetes? It is possible and even necessary.
Many experts prescribe this stimulant for diabetes at various stages to improve blood circulation and a full erection. The drug is compatible with other medicines to correct the concentration of sugar in the blood, so there will be no side effects in this case.
When taking medications for this endocrine disorder, one should not forget about following a strict diet that excludes sugar and other doctor’s recommendations.