Many men inquire about how is the best way to buy Viagra online. First thing you should know is that there are a number of fake versions of Viagra around that are not only illigal but can be harmful to your health as well. Do your due dilligance before you buy.

It is also recommended to consult with your doctor before you consider taking any medication because it might have an interaction with other medications that you are taking or with your diet. It is also recommended to read the medications manual carefully, and be aware of all of its side affects and their implications, give special notice to warnings on the medications manual such as: to avoid driving, or sun exposure. Precautions in meds manual are to be taken seriously. In any doubt, consult with your doctor.

The Facts About Viagra

Viagra is the brand name of the medication sildenafil citrate, which is used to treat male erectile dysfunction (ED), also referred to as impotence. In 1998, Viagra became the first medication officially approved for treatment of erectile dysfunction in the United States. It was shown to be successful in 4 out of 5 men. Viagra comes in pills of 50mg or 100mg each with 50mg being the recommended dose for most men. The patient should take the pill at least 30-60 minutes before sexual intercourse. It lasts 4 hours and can be taken up to three times a day. The success rate of oral ED medications is very high, above 90%; however different people require different dosages to attain optimum results.

Does Viagra have any side effects?

Side effects associated with Viagra tend to be mild; however as with any other medication it is not suitable for everyone and should not be taken without precaution. Patients taking Viagra should be aware that reactions vary from person to person and side effects cannot be anticipated.
Common mild side effects include:

* Headaches.
* Hearing Loss
* Blurred or color tinged vision and/or sensitivity to light.
* Acid indigestion.
* Flushing.
* Nasal congestion.

You should not take Viagra if:

* You are taking any nitrate based medications (e.g., nitroglycerin, isosorbide).
* You use any recreational medications containing amyl or butyl nitrate, like “poppers”.
* You suffer from any active heart disease or have had a stroke in the previous 6 months.

You should take precautions and tell your doctor or pharmacist if:

* You have any history of STD’s, penile injury, or abnormality (e.g., angulations, fibrosis, and priapism, an erection lasting longer than 4 hours).
* You have any blood cell disorders (e.g., sickle cell, anemia, leukemia).
* You are taking any alpha-blocker (blood pressure) medications.
* You are taking any other medications for impotence or HIV inhibitors.
* You suffer from any eye diseases or have ever experienced severe loss of vision.
* You suffer from any kidney or liver diseases.
* You suffer from very high or very low blood pressure.

Allergic reactions to Viagra are very rare, however if you develop a reaction (rash, itching, abnormal swelling, priapism) or experience any change in your response to Viagra, stop taking them immediately and seek advice from a doctor.