1. What is Viagra for?
Viagra is approved for the treatment of men
who have difficulty having and maintaining an erection (impotence).
2. How does Viagra work?
An erection is the result of an increase in
blood flow into certain internal areas of the penis. Viagra works by enhancing the effects of one of the chemicals
the body normally releases into the penis during sexual arousal. This allows an increase of blood flow into the
penis. During sexual arousal a man produces two chemicals; erection-producing, circulating GMP and erection-dampening
PDE-5. Viagra temporarily blocks the production of PDE-5, vigorously enhancing the buildup of a man's natural erection
producing erection-producing cGMP. If there is no sexual stimulation, there is no
cGMP, and viagra does nothing.
Said one of the clinical trial participants, "If I take a pill and my wife gets a headache, or a phone call,
its okay because nothing happens. It only works when it is time for it to work."
3. Is it safe?
As with any drug, some people do experience
side effects. The most commonly reported side effects in patients treated with Viagra are: headache, flushing,
stomache ache, nasal congestion, and mild and temporary changes in vision
(colour perception changes, and blurred
vision was experienced by about 3 percent of clinical trial participants).
4. How do I take
Viagra?
Viagra is taken orally as a once daily dose,
one hour before sexual activity.It may however be taken anywhere from 30 minutes to 4 hours before sexual activity.
Some individuals may need more (100mg) or less (25mg) depending on the effectiveness and any side effects.Currently
the drug is is not recommended for use more than once a day.When VIAGRA is taken with a high fat meal, the rate
of effectiveness is reduced.
5. What is Viagra's success rate?
According to reports released in May, 1996
the success rate of Viagra was between 65% to 88% compared to 39% for those subjects receiving a placebo. According
to an AP article released 10/27/97, Viagra achieved a success rate of 80%, (no placebo results were published).
6. Will Viagra increase Female Libido
There are doctors who feel it will. Pfizer
is currently conducting European tests on the effect of Viagra on women. We have no results of these tests at this
time, however, CNN has reported that there are physicians currently prescribing Viagra for the treatment of female
sexual dysfunction. Contact your doctor to see if Viagra would be appropriate for you.
7. What about VIAGRA Clones?
Yes, there have been vendors selling everything
from VAEGRA to Viagre to you name it. Viagra has become the hottest selling prescription medication of all time.
It is not surprising that certain unethical entities will try to make money using the old "switcheroo".
We are not here to tell you what to buy, except that if your physician has prescribed
Viagra, make sure you are
getting 100% Viagra - and that means it will have the Pfizer label on the bottle (see picture above). Menscare
Services does not and will not offer any Viagra Clones, We sell Pfizer
Viagra.
8. Are there any side effects with
Viagra? As with any drug products, there are side effects of the product
in some people. The most commonly reported side effects in patients treated with Viagra during the testing of the
product were: headache, flushing, stomach ache, urinary tract infection, diarrhea, dizziness, rash, and mild and
temporary visual changes (color perception changes, light perception changes, and blurred vision). Stomach ache
and abnormal vision were more common at 100 mg than at lower doses.
9. Can Viagra be used with other treatment
for impotence?
The safety and effectiveness of Viagra when
used with other treatment for impotence has not been studied. The use of such treatments in combination with Viagra
is not recommended at present.
10. What are the contraindications?
VIAGRA
(sildenafil citrate) is contraindicated in patients who are taking organic nitrates in any form at any time. Consistent
with its known effects on the nitric oxide/cGMP pathway, VIAGRA was shown to potentiate the hypotensive effect
of nitrates, and its administration to patients who are concurrently using organic nitrates in any form is therefore
contraindicated. Substances such as amyl nitrite (poppers), which are sometimes abused, should never be combined
with VIAGRA. VIAGRA is not contraindicated with nitrates found in foods.
The following is a list of some commonly prescribed nitrates by class.
(NOTE: This list is illustrative. It is not meant to be all-inclusive.)
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Drug
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Manufacturer
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NITROGLYCERIN
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Deponit (transdermal)
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Schwarz
Pharma, Inc.
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Minitran
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3M Pharmaceuticals
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Nitrek
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Bertek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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Nitro-Bid
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Hoechst Marion Roussel
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Nitrodisc
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G.D. Searle Company
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Nitro-Dur
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Key Pharmaceuticals
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Nitrogard
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Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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Nitroglyn
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Kenwood Laboratories
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Nitrolingual Spray
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Rhone-Poulenc Rorer Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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Nitrol Ointment (Appli-Kit)
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Savage Laboratories
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NItrong
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Rhone-Poulenc Rorer Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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Nitro-Par
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Parmed Pharmaceuticals
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Nitrostat
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Parke-Davis
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Nitro-Time
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Time-Cap Laboratories
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Transderm-Nitro
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Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
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ISOSORBIDE MONONITRATE
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Imdur
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Key Pharmaceuticals
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Ismo
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Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories
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Monoket Tablets
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Schwarz
Pharma, Inc.
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ISOSORBIDE DINITRATE
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Dilatrate SR
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Schwarz
Pharma, Inc.
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Isordil
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Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories
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Sorbitrate
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Zeneca Pharmaceuticals
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ERYTHATYL TETRANITRATE
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PENTAERYTHRITOL TETRANITRATE
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SODIUM NITROPRUSSIDE
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