Viagra
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What is Viagra
VIAGRAŽ (sildenafil citrate) 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 once again lead to something more
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.
Viagra is an oral erectile dysfunction treatment introduced by
Pfizer in 1998. Since its introduction, Viagra has become the most popular as
well as successful impotence medication
on the market today. Viagra has been proven successful for 4 out of 5 men
who use Viagra for impotence; In tests VIAGRAŽ (sildenafil citrate) improved
erections in up to 4 of 5 men compared with 1 out of 4 who took sugar pills.
Viagra should only be taken once per 24-hour period.
While Viagra is usually tolerated well by most users, some
patients have reported mild side effects from Viagra use. The most common of
Viagra side effects include:
