What Is Viagra, And How Does It Work?
Viagra is a pill taken by men for the treatment of erectile dysfunction or impotence. In March 1998, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) approved Viagra, making it the first pill legalized for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. Since its induction, over 23 million men have used Viagra worldwide.
Viagra, whose chemical name is sildenafil citrate, acts to prevent a substance called PDE 5 from interfering with the process of achieving an erection. In men with no potency problems, PDE 5 is sent into the penis after ejaculation, causing the erection to subside. Men who suffer from erectile dysfunction experience PDE 5 as being too active and inhibiting an erection from the start. Viagra acts to reduce overaggressive PDE 5 by opening up blood vessels and stimulating blood flow to the penis.
Other Viagra FAQ FAQs
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What Does Viagra Not Do?
A: Viagra does not cure erectile dysfunction; it is only a temporary treatment for erectile dysfunction. Further, Viagra does not work as a hormone enhancement or … More -
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Who Should Not Take Viagra? Are Their Health Risks Involved?
A: Men taking nitrates such as Deponit, NitroBid IV, NitroBid ointment, and Sorbitrate chewable, oral, and sublingual, should not take Viagra as nitrates also … More -
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Can Taking Viagra Cause Blindness?
A: In May 2005, CBS News reported that federal health officials were investigating cases of blindness in men who used Viagra. The investigation was sparked when an … More -
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Can I File A Lawsuit If I Have Suffered Injuries From Taking Viagra?
A: Yes. A Viagra lawsuit is a legal option available to any individual who seeks relief from damages and suffering caused by Viagra use. Viagra users may be … More
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