Top 10 Questions About Men Taking Viagra

1. What drugs are included in the Viagra that people often talk about?

When ordinary people talk about Viagra, they are mostly referring to Viagra. Currently, there are three common "Viagra" drugs on the Chinese market: Viagra, Levitra, and Cialis. The chemical composition of this type of drug is phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitor. After taking the medicine, under the influence of sexual stimulation, the drug can promote blood flow into the penis and enhance the hardness of the erection. It is available in most pharmacies and is easy to buy.

2. Can people without erectile dysfunction (ED) enhance their sexual ability by taking Viagra?

Viagra is not an "aphrodisiac". Taking Viagra itself cannot cause or increase sexual desire. Its function is only to help patients with erectile dysfunction restore normal erectile function when sexual desire occurs. Simply put, it helps restore a person's normal sexual function and allows the patient to have a natural erection when he or she has sexual desire. Research evidence shows that Viagra can effectively prolong the ejaculation latency time and improve erection hardness. Long-term intermittent or uninterrupted use can improve the endothelial function of the penis blood vessels and further improve the quality of erections. People with poor erectile function can try using Viagra to improve their erections, but people with good erections should never abuse it. First-time users are advised to consult a doctor first.

3. Will Viagra be addictive?

Drug addiction refers to the fact that certain drugs or chemical substances have a special toxicity that puts people in a special mental state, causing "euphoria" and a strong "craving" for the substance. Driven by this craving, drug users exhibit "drug-seeking behavior" and frequent "drug use behavior". If they discontinue use, they will exhibit behaviors that are difficult to control like drug addicts. By consulting the World Health Organization's Adverse Drug Reaction Database, no reports of addictiveness of Viagra-like drugs were found, so male friends do not need to worry about this at all.

4. Are there any side effects of taking Viagra?

Any drug is bound to have some adverse reactions, and Viagra is no exception. It can sometimes cause mild dilation of peripheral blood vessels, manifesting as facial flushing, dizziness, headache, nasal congestion, indigestion, etc. It is more likely to happen to sensitive people, but it is mostly one-off, short-lived and mild, and will not affect sex life, let alone cardiovascular function. After taking it for a period of time, these adverse reactions will disappear or alleviate on their own.

5. How long before sex is it appropriate to eat

Viagra can be taken at any time within 0.5-4 hours before sexual activity, but based on the drug's metabolism in the body, it is recommended to take it 30 minutes to 1 hour before sexual activity for best results; older patients need to take it 1 hour or more in advance due to slow drug absorption.

6. Which is better, long-acting or short-acting?

The so-called long-acting and short-acting refer to how quickly the drug is metabolized in the body. Drugs with short half-lives and faster metabolism are generally called "short-acting" Viagra, and drugs with long half-lives and slower metabolism are called "long-acting" Viagra. Therefore, determining which type of drug is suitable for a patient depends on the specific clinical diagnosis and the patient's specific needs. Both short-acting and long-acting Viagra are very good and effective drugs. Patients can try them under the advice and guidance of a doctor and gradually find the drug that suits them.

7. What should you pay attention to when taking Viagra for the first time?

Viagra must never be mixed with nitrate drugs (such as nitroglycerin and isopropylamine) used to treat heart disease, otherwise it may significantly lower blood pressure and cause life-threatening danger; drinking alcohol will seriously reduce the erectile effect of Viagra, so you should not drink excessively when taking it. In addition, it is best not to take the medicine immediately after taking a shower. Some people may not be successful the first time they take Viagra. You can adjust the dosage and make multiple attempts at the same time. It is generally recommended that about 4-6 attempts can achieve the best therapeutic effect.

8. Will taking Viagra affect fertility?

There is currently no evidence that Viagra will reduce semen quality or cause adverse effects such as deformities in unborn children; at the same time, some research results show that Viagra can improve semen quality by increasing the volume and vitality of semen each ejaculation, improve fertility, and increase the chance of conception. Some young people of childbearing age, due to pressures from life, work, and childbirth, may suffer from "ovulation ED", that is, erectile dysfunction during the period of planned conception. At this time, they can successfully complete the task of childbearing by using Viagra.

9. Who should not take Viagra?

Before patients use drugs such as "Viagra", they need to understand two things: one is whether they have several serious diseases, and the other is whether the user can afford the huge energy and physical expenditure required for sexual life. If you suffer from heart disease, stroke, retinitis pigmentosa, kidney disease, liver disease, blood disease, penile deformity, etc., be sure to consult an expert before taking it. People who are taking nitrate drugs such as nitroglycerin and isoflavone should not take Viagra at will. Finally, people with poor physical strength and poor heart capacity should not use it.

10. Where can I buy Viagra?

Currently, Viagra-like drugs are available in hospital pharmacies and drugstores. But in the country, Viagra is a prescription drug and a prescription is required when purchasing it. In order to achieve the best therapeutic effect and avoid dangerous situations, it is best for first-time users to go to the hospital to see a specialist for diagnosis and use the product reasonably under the doctor's guidance to avoid accidental ingestion or misuse. After using it for a period of time and seeing the effect, you can buy it at the pharmacy. It should be noted that some pharmacies will recommend so-called "aphrodisiacs" and health products to patients. Most of these drugs have added western medicine ingredients and their safety is difficult to guarantee. Please do not buy or use them at will.