Sildenafil Citrate

Sildenafil Citrate - First True Erectile Dysfunction Treatment

Why Was Sildenafil Citrate Developed?

Pfizer originally developed Sildenafil Citrate, as a heart medication. It noticeably improved blood flow by relaxing the arteries. A marked increase of blood flow to the male genitals was also apparent. It was developed into a convenient, discreet pill you take only when you want to have sex and is used as a breakthrough treatment for male erectile dysfunction.

What Exactly Does Sildenafil Citrate Do?

Sildenafil Citrate enables many men to respond better to sexual stimulation. Normally, when a man is sexually aroused the penile arteries soften and widen allowing more blood into the penis. With more blood flowing in, the arteries expand and harden. The veins that carry blood away from the penis become compressed, restricting the blood flow out of the penis. Since more blood flows in and less flows out, the penis enlarges, causing an erection. Sildenafil Citrate increases blood flow to the penis, enabling men to get and keep a stronger erection. When sexual stimulation ends the erection goes away.

Who Uses Sildenafil Citrate?

Men wanting assistance with getting and keeping an erection. Men with health issues or on medications. i.e. diabetes, high blood pressure, blood pressure lowering medications, diuretics, some cancer treatment drugs, depression, antidepressants, prostate surgery, spinal injury/trauma. The majority of erectile dysfunction cases are treatable.

How Well Does It Work?

Sildenafil Citrate is effective in about 4 out of 5 men. No medication works on everyone.

When Does Sildenafil Citrate Start Working And How Long Does It Last?

It is ready to work in about one hour, give or take depending on the individual, and lasts about three to four hours. If you have had a high- fat meal (i.e. a cheeseburger and fries), it may take a bit longer to take effect.

Does Sildenafil Citrate Cause An Erection?

No. Sexual arousal is needed to get an erection. If you take Sildenafil Citrate and are not sufficiently stimulated, nothing will change. The pill will not give you an erection. It is not an aphrodisiac or hormone. It is a medication that improves the erectile function of most men who may need it.

How Often Can Sildenafil Citrate Be Taken?

It is generally recommended that Sildenafil Citrate can be taken once a day as needed.

How Many Milligrams Should I Take?

Sildenafil Citrate comes in 25mg, 50 mg and 100 mg. Fifty milligrams seems to be the amount most used.
For recommended dosage consult your healthcare provider.

Who Should Not Take Sildenafil Citrate?

Men who have had a heart attack, stroke, severe high or low blood pressure, or life threatening heart irregularities. Do not take if you are using any form of nitroglycerine. It is not for persons with conditions such as sickle cell anemia, multiple myeloma, or leukemia. Seek medical advise with genital deformities such as peyronie’s disease; also if you have a bleeding disorder, peptic ulcer, or retinitis pigmentosa. People taking certain protease inhibitors, in the treatment of HIV for example, or having serious liver or kidney problems should consult their regular physician. This list is not necessarily medically complete. Do not use this list to self diagnose. As in all medical cases, consult your regular healthcare provider.

Can Alcohol Be Taken With Sildenafil Citrate?

Alcoholic beverages can impair the ability to get an erection. It’s recommended to not drink excessive amounts of alcohol while taking most medications, Sildenafil Citrate included.

Is Sildenafil Citrate Safe?

Sildenafil Citrate is the #1 prescribed medicine for ED in the United States. It’s believed that 7 tablets are used every second and that about 10 million men have used it. Although no medication is completely safe, it has been tested in about 100 studies including over 8,000 participants and has an excellent safety profile.