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Herbal Viagra
       What You Should Know Before You Take It

Because herbal supplements aren't subject to the same rigorous standards as are prescription and over-the-counter medications, it isn't possible to endorse any of these so-called "herbal Viagra" products as safe.

Sildenafil (Viagra) is a prescription medication used to treat erectile dysfunction. It works by increasing blood flow to the penis when a man is sexually aroused. Many herbal products marketed as sexual stimulants claim to be "natural versions" of Viagra — but they aren't the same as the prescription drug. Some contain substances (vasodilators) that improve blood flow by relaxing the walls of blood vessels. But no herbal products are as specific for blood vessels to the penis as Viagra and other similar prescription drugs are.

As a result, these herbal remedies may cause generalized low blood pressure and restrict blood flow to vital organs. One popular herbal medicine called yohimbe — which is marketed as a sexual stimulant — can be dangerous if used in excessive amounts. If you have erectile dysfunction, see your doctor to discuss proven treatment options.

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!

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.

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.