Talking to a Doctor about Viagra
Before taking Viagra to treat erectile dysfunction (ED), it is very important to talk to a doctor. Not only could your ED be a sign of a more serious condition that needs medical treatment, but Viagra might not be right for you. Safety comes first.
This guide will give you some basic information so that you can know what kinds of issues might come up and what you should ask your doctor.
Possible Causes
Make sure you talk to your doctor about possible causes of your erectile dysfunction, as you may not need Viagra or might not be able to take it. Particularly in younger people, causes can be psychological and related to stress, rather than anything physical. It could also be any number of physical causes (cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure) that require immediate monitoring and treatment. ED is usually a symptom, not the condition itself.
Medical Complications
Before taking Viagra, it is important know exactly what medications you’re taking and if they will be affected. Viagra works by relaxing the muscle cells that control the size of blood vessels, making it easier for blood to flow to the penis for an erection. This drops blood pressure. As a result, other medications that also drop blood pressure can have an even bigger effect and result in serious health problems, such as heart attack.
MAO inhibitors
If you are on any kind of MAOI, ask your doctor about how to deal with your ED, by either switching to a different antidepressant or looking for alternate treatments for ED.
Nitrates
Nitrates are used to treat chest pain (Angina) and function by relaxing the muscles that control the size of blood vessels, which are dangerous to combine with other medications that also perform this function.
Other PDE-5 inhibitors (ED medications)
If you are taking any other medications for ED, make sure your doctor knows and ask them about switching to Viagra, as taking two at once could lead to problems.
Health Issues
Make sure you are healthy enough to have sex, as overexerting yourself could lead to a heart attack or other serious health problems. Your doctor should be able to tell you whether you're able to perform sex safely. This may involve a physical examination as well as testing stress levels, cholesterol, blood pressure, and more.
If you are over 65 and have or have had any kidney- or liver-related health issues, ask your doctor how this will impact taking Viagra. Your doctor will likely just start you on a lower dose.
Viagra: As Good as ED Treatment Gets
You can't think of erectile dysfunction without thinking "Viagra". Why is that? Because it is incredibly effective and has helped more people overcome ED than any other pill.
Over 80% of people with ED can beat erection issues by using Viagra. Years of clinical testing and consumer use has proven how well Viagra works. Of modern medications, no other ED drug has done half as much as Viagra.
Viagra is also great because of what it doesn't do. Nasty side effects are extremely rare. The side effects that do pop up from time to time are mild.
It works like this: take one pill with water before you have sex and enjoy erectile ability for the next 4 hours, no worries. You get your natural erection, not a fake wooden one, and it goes away normally when you are finished.