Your Step-by-Step Guide to Ordering Viagra Online
Understanding Viagra vs Sildenafil Options
When ordering through EverydayMeds, you can choose between branded Viagra (manufactured by Pfizer) and generic Sildenafil. Both contain the same active ingredient - sildenafil citrate - and work identically to treat erectile dysfunction. The main difference is price, with generic Sildenafil typically costing significantly less whilst providing the same clinical effectiveness.
Online Consultation Process
Our streamlined consultation begins with a comprehensive health questionnaire covering your medical history, current medications, and symptoms. This information helps our UK-registered prescribers determine if Viagra or Sildenafil is suitable for you. The assessment includes questions about cardiovascular health, as erectile dysfunction medications can interact with certain heart conditions and medications, particularly nitrates.
Most consultations are reviewed within 24 hours on weekdays. If approved, you'll receive an email confirmation with treatment options and dosage recommendations. Our clinicians may suggest starting with 50mg, which can be adjusted to 25mg or 100mg based on your response and any side effects experienced.
Dosage Selection and Safety Considerations
Viagra and Sildenafil are available in 25mg, 50mg, and 100mg strengths. First-time users typically start with 50mg, taken approximately one hour before sexual activity. The medication can remain effective for 4-6 hours, though this doesn't mean you'll have an erection for this duration - sexual stimulation is still required.
Important safety considerations include taking only one dose per 24-hour period and avoiding fatty meals before taking the medication, as this can delay its effectiveness. Alcohol should be limited, as it may increase the risk of side effects and reduce the treatment's effectiveness.
Who Cannot Take Viagra
Certain medical conditions and medications make Viagra unsuitable. You cannot take this medication if you're currently using nitrate medications (such as GTN spray for angina), have severe heart disease, recent stroke or heart attack, severe liver problems, or very low blood pressure. Our consultation process identifies these contraindications to ensure your safety.
Common medications that may interact include some blood pressure medicines, HIV treatments, and certain antifungal medications. Always disclose all medications and supplements you're taking during the consultation process.
Delivery and Packaging
Once your prescription is approved and you've completed checkout, your medication is dispatched from our UK pharmacy. We offer several delivery options, including next-day delivery for urgent requirements. All packages arrive in plain, unmarked packaging to protect your privacy.
Your medication will include patient information leaflets with detailed instructions, potential side effects, and safety information. Store the medication at room temperature, away from moisture and heat, and keep out of reach of children.
What to Expect After Taking Your First Dose
Viagra typically begins working within 30-60 minutes of taking it. You should feel sexually aroused for the medication to be effective - it doesn't cause automatic erections. If the 50mg dose isn't effective after several attempts, contact our clinical team to discuss adjusting your dosage or exploring alternative treatments.
Common side effects may include headaches, facial flushing, indigestion, or nasal congestion. These are usually mild and temporary. Rare but serious side effects requiring immediate medical attention include prolonged erections lasting over four hours or sudden vision changes.
