Viagra is the popular brand name for Sildenafil, a generic medicine used for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. Most men, at some point in their life, would experience difficulty getting an erection or maintaining an erection during sexual activity. This doesn’t necessarily mean they have erectile dysfunction. A proper diagnosis gained after a consultation or examination would give men access to Viagra, which is in itself a prescription medicine for E.D.
Viagra is ideally taken at least an hour before sexual activity. It works alongside sexual arousal, as it does not cause an erection on its own. Some doctors may recommend the use of daily Viagra, but it should not be taken more than once within a span of 24 hours. Its effectiveness may range from 6 hours up to 8 hours, considered a narrow window compared to other PDE-5 inhibitor drugs. This could require some planning on the users end to sync the medicine’s duration with their sex life.
The prescription medicine for ED works by opening up the blood vessels to increase penile blood flow during sexual activity. As a result, this creates an erection and keeps it firm for sex to last long enough. However, there could be cases when Viagra won’t work right away, and so the temptation to pop another little blue pill becomes imminent, but this is a no no. Only take Viagra once within the next 24 hours. Taking it more than what was prescribed to you could lead to some serious side effects and health consequences. Too much Viagra in your system could cause a drop in blood pressure.
It is important to observe whether your body responds to Viagra well or not. But always consult your doctor even in these changes. If Viagra won’t work well for you, you may be prescribed other alternatives that could work better for you.
Viagra Daily Use Side Effects
You can take the little blue pill daily, but this isn’t always the best case. However, some doctors may prescribe Viagra for daily intake, if you are deemed fit for it. And in such cases, you must only take the pill once a day. Also, not more than once within a 24-hour duration.
Viagra is only one of the four phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor drugs available in the US composed of sildenafil (Viagra), tadalafil (Cialis), vardenafil (Levitra), and avanafil (Stendra). If Viagra/sildenafil won’t work for you, you may be prescribed with the others.
Here are some of the benefits/side effects of taking Viagra daily:
1. Improve a man’s quality of life
Taking a PDE-5 inhibitor drug for the treatment of erectile dysfunction can massively improve a man’s sex life and quality of life overall. If Viagra is a medicine that works effectively for you, this could lead to a substantial improvement in your self-confidence, wellbeing, and self-esteem as a man.
2. Reduced incidence of heart attack and stroke
One of the features of PDE-5 inhibitor drugs is being endothelial-friendly. The endothelium is a thin membrane lining up the walls of the blood vessel. An injury to the endothelium could cause atherosclerosis. Taking Viagra may help reduce the incidence of heart attacks and strokes in the long run.
3. Difficulty with urination may improve
As men age, the prostate containing a lot of smooth muscles could enlarge. Relaxing the smooth muscles within the penis could ease its grip on the urethra. This is what causes difficulty in urination. Easing this tight grip on the urethra will inevitably improve urination as well.
4. Improve penis’ oxygenation
The penis gets the least amount of blood flow unlike other organs in the body. The only time the penile blood flow increases would be during an erection and when a man sleeps. However, one of the benefits of taking Sildenafil daily is that it can improve the oxygenation of the penis through erections at nighttime or during sleep.
5. Prevent the progression of erectile dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction could worsen over time. And without treatment, this could make sex difficult or painful. Taking Sildenafil/Viagra daily could significantly improve erections and ease the progression of ED. Research supports the potential of Viagra to restore men’s normal erections.
What are the Long-Term Effects of Viagra?
It’s a normal observation among people taking medications such as sleeping pills or painkillers to develop a certain tolerance to these medicines over time. What usually happens is they need a higher dosage of the drug to gain the benefits they were after. However, this hasn’t been the case with Viagra in most men who took it and religiously followed their doctor’s directions. Viagra, however, does tend to cause a psychological dependency when misused.
Among the common side effects associated with long-term use of Viagra are:
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Loss/decrease in hearing, temporary vision loss or double vision
Viagra may come with side effects that affect the sensory systems, particularly one’s auditory and visual functions. It has been reported that conditions such as loss or decreased hearing, as well as vision loss (often temporary), could be possible. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been made aware of this side effect in Viagra and included it in their warning labels. To be more specific, retinal hemorrhaging and other vascular problems are among the serious side effects associated with the long-term use of Viagra.
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Intestinal problems such as gastritis and diarrhea
Viagra can affect the GI (gastrointestinal) tract and the urinary tract. Issues like gastritis, diarrhea, incontinence, and UTI infection are issues commonly associated with the extended use of Viagra. Ejaculation problems have also been documented, such as anorgasmia (being unable to ejaculate) although they are among the minority.
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Cardiovascular problems such as arrhythmia, cardiomyopathy, and heart palpitations
Some vascular conditions have been associated with the long-term intake of Viagra. These include arrhythmia/irregular heartbeat, cardiomyopathy/enlarged heart, as well as heart palpitations. Although these are adverse side effects and do not tend to be the common side effects of Viagra use.
Given all these long-term side effects of Viagra, it is imperative to consult a doctor always before and after taking the medicine. Viagra is a medicine for treating E.D. and never to be confused as a sexual stimulant/enhancer as it may be wrongly perceived by others. Stick to your doctor’s prescription and directions for taking Viagra to avoid any adverse side effects.
Key Takeaways
Viagra/sildenafil is a prescription drug that may be taken as needed (only before sex) or daily. But in any case, you need a doctor’s prescription to safely use it. Consulting a doctor is a must before taking any prescription drugs, especially for erectile dysfunction treatment. Misusing it or not following the directions as given by your doctor could lead to serious health risks and consequences.
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