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Herbal
Viagra &
Viagra
Herbal
Viagra May Not Be What You Think
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A new
study has found that many brands of herbal Viagra are actually
carrying significant levels of prescription phosphodiesterase
inhibitors -- sildenafil, sold by Pfizer under the brand
name Viagra and tadalafil, Eli Lilly and Co's Cialis. These
erectile dysfunction drugs affect blood flow and can be
deadly when taken with certain heart drugs containing nitrates.
Current
law allows non-prescription supplements to be advertised
so long as they do not make specific health claims, such
as lowering cholesterol. Other herbs used may have side
effects such as skin reactions and cardiovascular disorders.
Thus, when you use these "natural Viagra supplements"
you may be risking your health!
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For
rock hard erections, genuine Viagra is the obvious choice. Viagra
is not just for 60-year-old diabetics. Even 20-year-old men can
benefit from Viagra. Because this may be a sensitive issue for
men, just as penis enlargement, we recommend our clients use a
U.S. based, online pharmacy.
Make
sure you do not use unknown retailers who may be selling phony
Viagra after attracting orders with retail prices lower than Pfizer's
wholesale prices.
Frequently
Asked Questions About Viagra
What
is Viagra?
Viagra
is a breakthrough treatment for male erectile dysfunction or ED,
often called impotence. It is a convenient, discreet pill you
take only when you want to have sex. Viagra can help many men
who have ED get and keep an erection when they become sexually
stimulated, either physically or visually. So with VIAGRA, a touch
or a glance from your partner can again lead to something more.
What
is ED?
Erectile
dysfunction, or ED, is the medical term for impotence - the inability
to get and/or keep an erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual
activity. About 30 million men in the United States suffer from
some degree of ED, including about half of all men aged 40 to
70 years.
How
does Viagra work?
Viagra
enables many men with ED to respond to sexual stimulation. When
a man is sexually aroused, the arteries in the penis relax and
widen, allowing more blood to flow into the penis. As the arteries
in the penis expand and harden, the veins that normally carry
blood away from the penis become compressed, restricting the blood
flow out of the penis. With more blood flowing in and less flowing
out, the penis enlarges, resulting in an erection. If the nerves
or blood vessels associated with this process aren't working properly,
a man may not be able to get an erection. Viagra increases blood
flow to the penis, so that when a man is sexually aroused, he
can get and keep an erection. When the sexual encounter is over,
the erection goes away.
How
well does Viagra work?
Viagra
improves erections in up to 4 of 5 men who take it; regardless
of how long they have had ED, what caused it, or how old they
are. Will Viagra work as soon as I take it? Take Viagra about
1 hour before engaging in sexual activity. For most patients,
beginning in about 30 minutes and lasting up to 4 hours, Viagra
can help you get an erection if you are sexually excited.
Does
Viagra automatically cause an erection?
No.
With Viagra, you must be sexually aroused to get an erection.
If you take Viagra and are not sexually stimulated, nothing will
happen-you won't get an erection just by taking the pill. Viagra
is not a hormone. It is not an aphrodisiac. It's a prescription
medication that can improve the erectile function of most men
with erection problems.
How
much Viagra can I take?
Viagra
comes in different doses (25 mg, 50 mg, and 100 mg). Like many
medications, you may have to adjust your initial Viagra dose if
it doesn't produce the desired results or you're bothered by side
effects. Do not take Viagra more than once a day. If you are older
than 65 years, have a serious liver or kidney problem, or are
taking protease inhibitors, such as for the treatment of HIV,
you may want to start you at the lowest (25 mg) dose of Viagra.
How
often can I take Viagra?
For
most patients, Viagra should not be taken more than once a day.
In patients taking certain protease inhibitors (such as for the
treatment of HIV), it is recommended to not exceed a maximum single
dose of VIAGRA in a 48-hour period
Who
should not take Viagra?
Viagra
is only for patients with ED. Viagra is not for newborns, children,
or women, although it is being examined for women to take it in
the future, but the testing is not finished, and so it is not
encouraged.
If
you're a man who uses nitrate drugs, like nitroglycerine, never
take Viagra. The combination of Viagra and nitrates can make your
blood pressure suddenly drop to unsafe levels. You could get dizzy,
faint, or even have a heart attack or stroke. Nitrates are found
in many prescription medications that are used to treat angina
(chest pain due to heart disease) such as: Nitroglycerin (sprays,
ointments, skin patches or pastes, and tablets that are swallowed
or dissolved in the mouth) Isosorbide mononitrate and isosorbide
dinitrate (tablets that are swallowed, chewed, or dissolved in
the mouth) Nitrates are also found in recreational drugs such
as amyl nitrate or nitrite ("poppers"). If you are not sure if
any of your medications contain nitrates, or if you do not understand
what nitrates are, ask your health care provider or pharmacist.
What
if Viagra doesn't work?
While
Viagra is effective in up to 4 of 5 men, it's not effective for
everyone. If it doesn't work for you, see our Viagra
Alternatives.
Can
I take Viagra with alcohol?
Drinking
alcohol can temporarily impair the ability to get an erection.
To get the maximum benefit from your medication, you are advised
not to drink large amounts of alcohol before taking VIAGRA.
Can
I take Viagra after eating?
Yes,
but taking Viagra after a high-fat meal (such as a cheeseburger
and french fries) may cause the medication to take a little longer
to start working.
What
are the side effects of Viagra?
Like
all medications, Viagra can cause some side effects. These are
usually mild and don't last longer than a few hours. Some of these
side effects are more likely to occur with higher doses of VIAGRA.
With VIAGRA, the most common side effects are headache, facial
flushing, and upset stomach. VIAGRA may also briefly cause bluish
or blurred vision, or sensitivity to light. In the rare event
of an erection lasting more than 4 hours, seek immediate medical
help.
Faster
Than Viagra?
Sildenafil Citrate soft tabs are better than Viagra because
they work faster 15 minutes as opposed to Viagra, which takes
an hour to an hour and a half).
Viagra
is actually Sildenafil
Citrate in pill form. However recently they have put it in a dissolving
soft tab, which dissolves under the tongue allowing for it to
be absorbed into the blood stream that much faster!
Buying
Viagra on The Internet?
You
May Be Getting Fake Viagra!
As
much as 50% of "Viagra" sold on Net is fake. Dr. Nic Wilson
of the University of London used near infrared (NIR) microscopy
to analyze the active ingredients in Viagra bought over the
Net and found that about half of it isn't manufactured by Pfizer
and contains different components or less of the active ingredient
sildenafil than the real thing. But the pills are blue, just
like you want them to be, and the packaging is identical to
real Viagra. The problem with
counterfeit Viagra is that if the counterfeiters get the dose
wrong and include too much sildenafil, which could lead to heart
attacks. The fake Viagra is being manufactured in Thailand,
India, Malta and other countries.
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