What Is Viagra?

Viagra (sildenafil) is a widely recognised prescription medicine for erectile dysfunction (ED), a condition where men find it difficult to achieve or maintain an erection. The key ingredient in Viagra tablets is sildenafil citrate, which works by increasing blood flow to the penis, thus helping to achieve a firm and lasting erection when sexually aroused. It's a safe and effective solution for many men experiencing ED, designed to improve sexual performance and confidence. Viagra is known for its quick action, usually taking effect within 30 to 60 minutes, and its effects can last for approximately 4 to 5 hours. It’s a prescription medication, ensuring that it's used under medical guidance to address erectile dysfunction effectively and safely.

Treating erectile dysfunction with Viagra

We understand that figuring out where to buy erectile dysfunction medication online can be a real minefield. Due to its popularity, Viagra (along with other erectile dysfunction medications) is often counterfeited, or sold by unlicensed, untrustworthy retailers. Luckily, we provide a legal and safe way to buy Viagra online and we can have it delivered directly to your door (in unmarked packaging) by the next day.

Simply select your preferred medication and complete a quick questionnaire to discover if Viagra is suitable for you. Our qualified UK prescriber will review your answers and issue a private prescription if Viagra is suitable for you. They can also advise you on the most appropriate dosage and any known side effects. If Viagra isn't right for you, please get in touch with our team to explore other treatment options.

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What is erectile dysfunction?

Erectile dysfunction affects around 1 in 10 men, but it is treatable. Its medical definition is the inability to achieve or sustain an erection long enough for sexual intercourse. While there is no straightforward ED cure, Viagra can help men to achieve a firmer, harder erection and maintain a normal, healthy sex life.

There are many reasons why a man may experience ED or impotence. These include factors or conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, obesity, smoking, alcoholism, sleeping disorders, poor diet, high blood pressure, stress, depression, anxiety, low energy, or relationship problems. The reasons may be physical or psychological. It is most common in men aged 50 years and above, but it affects men at any age – even young men.

How does Viagra work

Viagra is a popular ED solution and treatment with a global reputation. Viagra tablets are manufactured by Pfizer and are the best-known brand for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED). Viagra 100mg tablets have a strong effect in increasing blood flow to the penis by widening the blood vessels, which helps in achieving an erection. This increase in blood flow to the penis is caused by the active ingredient sildenafil citrate and normally results in a satisfactory erection being achieved.

It usually takes 30 to 60 minutes for Viagra tablets to work, and the effect lasts about 4 to 5 hours. This allows them to be taken discreetly before they are required.

Does Viagra work every time?

Viagra Dosage

Viagra 50mg tablets are the starting, standard dose for patients new to Viagra and are often the first erectile dysfunction treatment that many men try. Viagra 100mg pills are the highest dose of Viagra/sildenafil available and are generally used when patients have tried Viagra 50mg tablets at least 8 times with limited success. If treatment with Viagra tablets is still unsuccessful after 8 attempts, it is more appropriate to try a different erectile dysfunction treatment, such as Cialis, Levitra or Spedra.

Patients who find a strength of Viagra that works for them may wish to consider switching to the generic ED treatment Sildenafil, which is available at a significant discount following the expiry of Pfizer's patent on Viagra. Many men do not notice a difference between taking Viagra and generic sildenafil pills for ED.

Understanding ED, Viagra & Sex

Viagra 100mg tablets will, for most, resolve the symptoms of erectile dysfunction and impotence. As they open the blood vessels that supply blood to the penis, they are effective at treating the physical causes of erectile dysfunction. However, if the cause of ED is psychological, its effect can help to break the cycle of anxiety associated with being unable to achieve and maintain a satisfactory erection. If you suffer from ED due to psychological causes it is recommended that you discuss your condition with your GP or a sexual health therapist.

Viagra 100mg tablets will not cause sexual arousal. It is a common misconception that erectile dysfunction treatments have this effect. An erection cannot be achieved or maintained without the necessary sexual stimulation. To fully understand how Viagra works, it is first necessary to understand the mechanics of an erection. When a man becomes sexually stimulated, the nervous system in the erectile tissue of the penis starts to release nitric oxide. This release stimulates an enzyme (cGMP) that relaxes the smooth muscle cells of the penis. This muscle relaxation has two effects:

1. The arteries in the penis dilate, allowing blood to flow more easily
2. The erectile tissue fills with blood

It's these two processes that result in a successful erection. Viagra helps by keeping the muscle-relaxing substance (cGMP) at the right level in the penis. However, if a man isn't sexually stimulated, then nitric oxide isn't released, and no cGMP will be produced, resulting in no erection.

Viagra Alternatives

It's important to note that Viagra isn't always successful the first time you take it. It is recommended to try taking Viagra at least eight times before trying a different erectile dysfunction treatment such as Cialis (tadalafil), Spedra (avanafil) or Levitra (vardenafil). And if you're looking rather for a topical treatment, you could consider Vitaros Cream.

You can also buy the generic and low-cost version of Viagra in the form of Sildenafil, which has exactly the same active ingredient (sildenafil citrate) and has been available in the UK since the expiration of the original Viagra patent in 2013.

There are a number of non-prescription steps you can take to treat Erectile Dysfunction, such as:

• Changes to diet (cutting down alcohol and fat consumption)
• Stopping Smoking
• Reducing Stress
• Counselling
• Vacuum Devices (Penis Pumps)

You can now also buy Viagra Connect from pharmacies in the UK. This is an over-the-counter version of Viagra 50mg tablets that is available from your pharmacist following a consultation and can also be purchased online.

Related reading

• Viagra Alternatives: Non-Medical Erectile Dysfunction Treatments

Viagra Patient Information Leaflet: https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/7978/pil