Viagra Tablets: Essential Treatment Information
How Viagra Tablets Work
Viagra tablets contain sildenafil citrate, a PDE5 inhibitor that increases blood flow to the penis during sexual arousal. The medication blocks the enzyme phosphodiesterase type 5, allowing blood vessels to relax and widen. Viagra requires sexual stimulation to be effective and does not cause automatic erections. Effects typically begin within 30-60 minutes and may last 4-6 hours.
Dosing and Administration
Viagra tablets are available in 25mg, 50mg, and 100mg strengths. Most men start with 50mg, taken approximately one hour before sexual activity. Dosage may be adjusted to 25mg if side effects occur, or increased to 100mg if 50mg proves insufficient. Take only one tablet within any 24-hour period. Fatty meals may delay the onset of action.
Branded vs Generic Options
EverydayMeds offers both Viagra (branded) and sildenafil (generic) tablets at checkout. Both contain identical active ingredients and work in the same way. Generic sildenafil provides a more cost-effective option while maintaining the same clinical effectiveness as branded Viagra. Patients can choose their preference during the ordering process.
Who Can Take Viagra Tablets
Viagra tablets are suitable for adult men over 18 with erectile dysfunction. Treatment requires a prescription following clinical assessment with a UK-licensed prescriber. The assessment evaluates cardiovascular health, current medications, and medical history to ensure safe treatment. Men taking nitrate medications, those with severe heart conditions, or recent stroke/heart attack history may not be suitable candidates.
Potential Side Effects
Common side effects include headache, facial flushing, indigestion, and nasal congestion. These effects are typically mild and temporary. Rare but serious side effects include prolonged erections lasting over 4 hours (priapism) and sudden vision changes. Seek immediate medical attention if these occur. Most men tolerate Viagra tablets well when taken as prescribed.
