Although there are other options with different active ingredients, the blue pill is the best medication to take for planned sexual encounters. We can prescribe all the main brands of medicine for Erectile Dysfunction: Viagra, Cialis, Levitra, Spedra and Vitaros. The chews are available in 6 milligrams or 9 milligrams, while the tablets come in 10-milligram or 20-milligram single-dose pills and a 5-milligram daily pill. Transitional and Clinical Pharmacology: “Comparison of pharmacokinetic characteristics of sildenafil citrate chewable tablets and film-coated tablets in healthy male subjects.” There are also some other health conditions in which Viagra can be used, but should be used with caution.

Pharmaceuticals: “Sildenafil 4.0—Integrated Synthetic Chemistry, Formulation and Analytical Strategies Effecting Immense Therapeutic and Societal Impact in the Fourth Industrial Era.” Ever since erectile dysfunction (ED) drugs were introduced, scientists have been looking at different formulas that may be easier to take while providing the right amount of medicine. Some people have a hard time swallowing pills. Some want a more discreet way to take them without having to grab a glass of water. One newer option is chewable tablets.

Somra G (31 August 2015). "Online pharmacies suspected of counterfeit drug sales". CNN . Retrieved 10 January 2017. Eating any meal before you take Viagra will cause the medicine to take effect more slowly. Fatty meals can make it harder for Viagra to enter the bloodstream. Ideally you should take Viagra on an empty stomach. This doesn’t mean starving yourself. Just leave two hours after eating before taking Viagra. Helfand C (14 April 2015). "The coming generics threat to Pfizer's Viagra brand just got scarier". FiercePharma. The “little blue pill” is a proven method that reverses the symptoms of erectile dysfunction (ED) in most men. It may be suitable for men who are not capable of achieving an erection. When taken as instructed, Viagra helps men to get and keep an erection once aroused. The ‘everyday’ pill is a combined contraceptive pill that you take every day. This can help you to remember to take the pill. During the 7 day break, you will take a ‘dummy’ pill that does not have any hormones in it.

Sildenafil should not be used if sexual activity is inadvisable due to underlying cardiovascular risk factors. [31] Nonmedical use Recreational use The MHRA’s decision to reclassify the desogestrel products follows a safety review by the Commission on Human Medicines (CHM) and a public consultation taking in views from patients, pharmacists and doctors. Sildenafil's popularity with young adults has increased over the years. [32] Sildenafil's trade name, Viagra, is widely recognized in popular culture, and the drug's association with treating erectile dysfunction has led to its recreational use. [33] The reasons behind such use include the belief that the drug increases libido, improves sexual performance, [33] or permanently increases penis size. [34] Studies on the effects of sildenafil when used recreationally are limited, but suggest it has little effect when used by those who do not have erectile dysfunction. In one study, a 25mg dose was shown to cause no significant change in erectile quality, but did reduce the postejaculatory refractory time. [35] This study also noted a significant placebo effect in the control group. [35] Although these are the side effects you’re most likely to encounter, they aren’t the only ones. You can find a list of all of Viagra’s side effects by reading the patient information leaflet.Vitaros: Vitaros is a cream that contains the active ingredient alprostadil. Alprostadil is a vasodilator, which means it helps to widen the blood vessels, increasing blood flow and the chances of getting an erection. You'll get the best results from the treatment if you use it correctly. Generally Viagra requires 30-60 minutes to take effect, therefore take Viagra at least one hour before you intend to have sex. However the length of time Viagra takes to work can be affected by food, alcohol and sexual stimulation. There’s lots of different things can impact how well Viagra works, so if it doesn’t work first time, don’t panic. We recommend trying it at least eight times before changing dosage or treatment. In a head-to-head comparison between the pill and chew forms, possible side effects were the same. They included: Devine A (29 September 2008). "Chemists plan to sell Viagra on the internet". Daily Record . Retrieved 30 April 2012.