Viagra Professional is a medication available in larger tablets containing the active ingredient Sildenafil, along with additional inactive components. Sildenafil is primarily used to address both physiological erectile dysfunction and ED resulting from antidepressant therapy. Viagra is highly effective in enhancing the body's ability to release cGMP molecules that relax muscles and arteries near the penis, enabling blood to flow freely into the cavernous tissue. This results in a firm erection. The impact becomes noticeable within 15-60 minutes after consumption, with the activation time depending on your metabolism and whether the medication was taken with or without food. The effect lasts for 3-4 hours, allowing for at least one successful sexual encounter.
What Should I be Aware?
Sildenafil is a potent PDE5 and PDE6 inhibitor. This means that the drug is capable of changing the very way your body behaves on a microbiological level. PDE5 inhibitors affecting the blood flow and your blood vessel system, while PDE6 inhibitors affect your eyes and potentially hearing. This is why one of the side effects that you should be aware of is sudden temporary loss of hearing and/or sight. Such side effects occur in extremely rare cases, but should be taken seriously and without panicking.
The list of possible side effects that can be caused by Sildenafil includes the following:
- Flushing;
- Indigestion;
- Headaches;
- Back pains;
- Muscle pains;
- Vision problems.
Such side effects are common and temporary. They usually wear off within several hours and do not trouble patients. Nonetheless, if you feel that these side effects are persistent or bother you, stop taking the medication and consult with your doctor. Men usually experience back pains 12-14 hours after the intake. Such pains may not go away for up to 48 hours. There are other potential complications with the drug.
Viagra Pro can cause other negative side effects such as:
- Sudden loss of hearing;
- Heartbeat rhythm change;
- Intense swelling of hands, feet, and/or ankles;
- Seizures;
- Troubles with breathing.
If you experience any of symptoms listed above, seek for immediate medical attention. Such side effects are extremely seldom, but may cause significant damage to your organism if not treated. The last possible side effect is Priapism. This condition is characterized by a long-lasting and often painful erection that won’t go away for extended periods of time. If erection does not wear off within 2-3 hours after the intercourse, please seek for medical help.
When Should I Avoid Using?
As any other PDE5 inhibitor, sildenafil has a range of limitations that one should take seriously in order to avoid complications. The list of medical conditions that conflict with Sildenafil includes the following:
- A recent history of heart failures;
- Heart or heart rhythm related diseases;
- Blood pressure related issues (too high or too low);
- Liver and/or kidney related diseases;
- Myeloma, Leukemia, cell anemia, and other diseases related to blood cells;
- Bleeding problems;
- A specific eyes condition called retinis pigmentosa;
- A deformation of the penis.
You also should avoid using Viagra pro, if you were recommended to stay away from excitation and/or sexual activities. Note that Viagra Pro can significantly decrease your blood pressure and taking it together with nitrates and nitrites such as poppers can lead to a live-threateningly low blood pressure. Make sure to consult your doctor before combining Viagra with other medications.
The list of conflicting drugs includes:
- Specific antibiotics like clarithromycin, telithromycin, and erythromycin;
- Specific antifungal preparations like itraconazole and ketonazole;
- A broad list of HIV/AIDS treatment medications;
- Blood pressure lowering drugs including nitrates and antianginal preparations.
Whenever you are taking a prescribed medicine, you should contact your doctor and find out whether it is safe to take it together with Viagra.
What Dosages Are Suitable for Me?
The amount of Sildenafil necessary to help with erection varies depending on the individual and his metabolism. A pill of Viagra Professional should be sufficient to treat any kind of erectile dysfunction. The pill should be taken 30-40 minutes before the intercourse. Viagra Pro is not used as a recreational drug and should not be taken systematically. The medication works as a “when needed” drug. Do not take more than 1 pill of Viagra Pro per day.
You can take Viagra both with and without food. Having a meal and taking a pill of Viagra will only postpone the effect by 20-30 minutes and will not affect the result. However, you should not take Viagra together with alcohol. A little of alcohol is fine, but drinking too much will cause a significant blood pressure drop and may lead to problems combined with the vasoligating effect of Viagra.
Storage Information
This drug should be taken seriously. Keep it away from children and animals. Do not store the medication in places easily reached by either pets or youngsters. It is generally recommended to store the pack of pills in the strongbox away from other drugs. Keep the medication away from sunlight and moisture. When travelling, consider purchasing a case for your tablets and keep it in a safe place protected from the environment.
How Does it Work?
The main ingredient of this drug is Sildenafil. This PDE5 inhibitor has distinct pharmacodynamics. After being consumed, the compound starts helping the body to produce cGMP and protects these molecules from degrading. The production of this element is enhanced by the increased level of Nitric Oxide (NO).
The mechanism of action is fairly simple, but relies of sexual stimulation in order to work. The system of cGMP/NO activates when you experience sexual arouse and will not work if the problem is psychological. The main goal of any ED treatment that involves Viagra is to help you to overcome physiological obstacles on your way to a healthier sexual life.