Viagra is a pharmaceutical drug (officially referred to as Sildenafil) which is typically used to treat erectile dysfunction (the loss of ability to complete intercourse due to unsatisfactory erections), but has also been used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension. To date, it has not been shown to help treat women’s sexual dysfunction. Viagra has proven to be an extremely effective drug for men suffering from erectile dysfunction. It works for all cases, regardless of the severity.
Common side effects include nasal congestion, impaired vision, headaches, indigestion, and flushing. While rare, possible side effects include prolonged erections, heart attacks, low blood pressure, hearing loss, and ventricular arrhythmias. Individuals currently on protease inhibitors (used to treat HIV infections) should exercise extreme care when taking Viagra, and limit their Viagra dosing to 25mg ever 48 hours. Viagra should be taken under no circumstances by individuals who are using nitrates (nitroglycerin) as this could result in a fatal drops in blood pressure. While some individuals who do not suffer from erectile dysfunction take Viagra recreationally, this has not proven to have any effect on the quality of their erections. Viagra was originally discovered by Pfizer scientists, Nicholas ferret, DavidBrown, and Andrew Bell. It was initially intended to be used as treatment for a number of cardiovascular diseases. It was first introduced to the market in 1998, and has since become part of pop culture due its global popularity. Its top two competitors are vardenafil (under the brand name Levitra) and tadafil (under the brand name Cialis). Viagra operates by utilizing Nitric Oxide which binds to Guanylate Cyclase Receptors in the penis, which relaxes muscles of the Helicon Arteries, and thereby increases blood flow to the penis, causing a sustained erection. There are two principle methods of administration: swallowing the pill, or putting the pill under the tongue. The former leads to an erection in 12-70 minutes (27 minutes on average) and the latter leads to an erection in 15 minutes and lasts approximately 40 minutes. However, it is possible to find mouth spray versions of Viagra which have an even faster onset.
Individuals living in Australia who would like to purchase Viagra, can potentially do so online. Websites such as edonlinestores.net all offer Viagra for purchase. Also you may buy generic versions of the drug, which are often cheaper. It is therefore crucial that individuals planning on purchasing Viagra from an unknown source perform adequate due diligence to ensure that the medication they are purchasing is indeed Viagra. Additionally, due to the potentially harmful nature of viagra (if taken in combination with other drugs), and the fact that erectile disfunction if often a sign of medical issues that need to be addressed, it is strongly recommended that you visit your general practitioner and receive a prescription and prognosis.
A prescription will ensure the original drug is bought, and that any underlying issues are addressed. While it is also possible to buy Sildenafil over the counter at certain Pharmacies across Australia, it’s unlikely that these would be under the brand name Viagra, but rather generic versions of the same drug.
I have been working in General Practice since 2006.
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