What is Viagra ?

Viagra was approved by the FDA in March 1998 for the treatment of male impotency. It is a pill used for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (impotence) in men developed by Pfizer (www.pfizer.com).

How does Viagra work?

Viagra¨ increases the body's ability to achieve and maintain an erection during sexual stimulation. Viagra will not produce spontaneous erection, but aids the body's natural erection process.

What is Viagra's success rate?

Reports released in October 1997, indicate Viagra achieved a success rate of 80% for the treatment of sexual dysfunction.

What is the recommended dosage for Viagra?

Many physicians are now recommending Viagra therapy begin at 25mg, the minimum. Standard dosage for Viagra is 50mg. Dosages higher than 100mg per day are NOT recommended.

When should Viagra be taken?

Viagra should be taken 30-60 minutes before sexual activity.

How often should Viagra be taken?

Those patients who have been prescribed Viagra by their doctors, should take the prescribed dosage once per day.

Will women benefit by taking Viagra?

Research is currently underway into the possible effectiveness of Viagra for women, however no results are available at this time. Pfizer is currently conducting European tests on the effects of Viagra on women and CNN has reported physicians prescribing Viagra for the treatment of female sexual dysfunction.

Are there any side effects?

In clinical tests, Viagra's adverse effects were generally transient and mild to moderate in nature including a 12% increase in headaches, a 9% increase in flushing and a 5% increase for Dyspepsia.

Who should not take Viagra?

The main contraindications for using Viagra are people who suffer from a rare disease, retinitis pigmentosa, or those who are on nitroglycerin or nitrous oxide. Please consult our Medical Consultation Form. While there is no evidence that Viagra has caused death, readers should be aware that sexual activity increases cardiac risk.