Understanding Your Viagra Options in the UK
How Long Does Viagra Take to Work?
Both prescription Viagra and Viagra Connect typically begin working within 30-60 minutes of taking the tablet. The active ingredient sildenafil needs time to be absorbed into your bloodstream and block the PDE5 enzyme that affects blood flow. Effects may last 4-6 hours, though this doesn't mean you'll have an erection for this duration - sexual stimulation is still required for the medication to work.
Prescription Viagra: Complete Treatment Options
When you choose prescription Viagra through EverydayMeds, you'll receive a comprehensive clinical assessment from UK-licensed prescribers. This approach allows for personalised dosing, starting typically at 50mg but adjustable to 25mg or 100mg based on your response and tolerability. The consultation process evaluates your cardiovascular health, current medications, and medical history to ensure sildenafil is safe and appropriate for you.
Prescription treatment also provides ongoing clinical support, allowing dose adjustments if needed. Many patients find this medical oversight valuable, particularly if they have underlying health conditions or take other medications that could interact with sildenafil.
Viagra Connect: Over-the-Counter Convenience
Viagra Connect offers the convenience of purchasing sildenafil directly from pharmacies without a prescription, but it's limited to a fixed 50mg dose. The pharmacist will ask health screening questions to ensure it's suitable, but this assessment is less comprehensive than a full medical consultation. This option may suit men with straightforward erectile dysfunction who don't require dose adjustments.
Generic Sildenafil: Cost-Effective Alternative
EverydayMeds offers both branded Viagra and generic sildenafil, giving you the choice at checkout. Generic sildenafil contains the same active ingredient and works identically to branded Viagra but costs significantly less. This makes treatment more accessible while maintaining the same clinical effectiveness and safety profile.
The generic option undergoes the same rigorous clinical assessment as branded Viagra, ensuring you receive appropriate medical care regardless of which product you choose. Many patients opt for generic sildenafil due to the substantial cost savings without compromising on quality or clinical oversight.
Safety Considerations and Contraindications
Regardless of which option you choose, sildenafil isn't suitable for everyone. You shouldn't take any form of sildenafil if you're using nitrate medications, have severe heart disease, recent heart attack or stroke, severe liver problems, or very low blood pressure. The clinical assessment process helps identify these contraindications and ensures safe prescribing.
Making Your Decision
Consider prescription Viagra or generic sildenafil if you want flexible dosing, comprehensive medical oversight, and ongoing clinical support. These options through EverydayMeds provide access to different strengths and professional monitoring throughout your treatment. Choose Viagra Connect if you prefer pharmacy-based purchasing and the fixed 50mg dose meets your needs. Remember that fatty meals can delay how quickly any sildenafil medication works, so timing your dose appropriately may improve effectiveness.
