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Before you take Viagra

Taking Viagra or its generic counterparts has entered the ‘to do list’ of most of the male population all over the world due to its capability of serving as an aphrodisiac. And yet, many druggies are using it for a recreational purpose. The combination of Viagra and ecstasy (MethyleneDioxyMethAmphetamine), known as sexstasy or trail mix, compensates for the erectile dysfunction caused by the amphetamine intake by the abuser. It is officially usable with a doctor’s prescription for the treatment of male erectile dysfunction, pulmonary (lungs) arterial hypertension, and Raynaud’s phenomenon. Though many countries in the world has allowed the products(s) to be manufactured and marketed, there are still a few countries where it is not allowed. Again, the brand Viagra has faced a lot of competition in countries where patent laws are not in full effect. Viagra marketed by Pfizer has a worldwide patent on ‘sildenafil citrate’ (the generic component of Viagra) till 2011-2013. Proper dosage (25/50/100 mg) is at the discretion of a doctor. A dose can be taken only once a day 30-240 minutes before the proposed sexual ‘encounter’.

You should not take Viagra if –

 You are advised by your doctor to avoid sex due to cardiovascular risk

 You have severe hepatic (liver) impairment

 You have severe impairment in the renal (discharge) system

 You have hypotension (low blood pressure)

 You had a stroke or heart attack recently

 You have retinal disorders

 You are taking other nitric oxide donors (e.g. nitroglycrine, amyl nitrate)

 You have taken or will take a high fat meal recently/soon

Be Careful if—

 You are taking Protease inhibitors for treatment of HIV

Otherwise you are free to use Viagra and feel the difference “Vitamin V” or ‘the Blue pill’ that the likes of Pelé (football great) and Bob Dole (US Senator) endorsed it for. But after you use generic sildenafil (Viagra) you may experience the following side effects:

Priapism, severe hypotension, ventricular arrhythmias, stroke, increased intraocular pressure, myocardial infarction, sneezing, headache, palpitations, photophobia, dyspepsia, prolonged erections. Recently, USFDA found that sildenafil could lead to vision impairment.

Now you have known all the pros and cons you can choose your option on whether to buy Viagra or not to buy Viagra.