Fight ED with Viagra

Men?s sexual health is as important a topic of discussion as any other health related issue. Sexual awareness in men is on the increase and more and more men world wide are becoming aware of their sexual health. Specific medical research and clinical trials are being conducted to understand the effects of new drugs in treating various sexual conditions in men.

Erectile dysfunction (ED) or impotence is one such sexual condition that most men are scared off and its onset is considered with dread. This medical condition has multiple causes ranging from age, drug side effect, nervous disorder, injury or trauma. In the earlier stages it is generally considered trivial and ignored. But as the symptoms appear repeatedly the patient begins to suffer physically (lack of sexual activity) and psychologically (partners begin to ignore them). This is the stage when the panic sets in and if the condition is left untreated, it may turn disastrous for the victim.

Nowadays your doctor or a sexual health specialist will be able to diagnose this condition using a combination of verbal and physical examination methods. Once there is a confirmed diagnosis, treatment can begin depending on the patient?s medical and physical condition.

Viagra, containing sildenafil citrate, is used to effectively treat ED in men. It has a high success rate and its mild and short lived side effects make it a popular choice amongst doctors and patients. Viagra is sold as blue pills in dosage of 25mg to 100mg and can be taken once a day between 30 minutes to 4 hours before sexual intercourse.

Viagra?s mechanism of action is based on relaxing the smooth muscles of the penis resulting in increased blood flow causing an erection. Without sexual stimulation Viagra by itself should not cause an erection.

The compound sildenafil citrate, is also sold as a drug named Revatio which is used for treating pulmonary arterial hypertention (PAH). In this rare medical condition the right side walls of the heart tense up and may lead to heart failure. When Revatio is administered to the patient, it relaxes the tense right walls of the heart reducing the resistance and pressure, thus preventing a right-side heart failure. In fact sildenafil was initially synthesized for treating PAH. It was only later that its effect in treatment of ED was discovered.

Revatio is sold as white round pills to distinguish it from Viagra sold as blue diamond pills.

Like all medications these must be stored away from children in a cool place protected from direct sunlight and moisture. Remember never to share your prescription with others as your needs are unique. You should always use the medicines in the prescribed dosage and duration provided by your doctor. Overdose and off-label use of drugs can cause serious complications.

Always use all medicines under qualified medical supervision.