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Wednesday, 21 May 2008 |
Viagra and young men who have stress and anxiety
Viagra has clearly been one of the most successful drugs of our times which is used to treat male impotence or Erectile Dysfunction (ED). Men are susceptible to ED at any age. Though erectile dysfunction can be treated as an age-related eventuality, even younger men could suffer from it either on for a temporary period of time or it could also affect them for a longer duration.
Temporary erectile dysfunction can happen when the man is suffering from mental disturbance like stress, anger, anxiety, depression etc and he can not have an erection despite stimulation or the erection stays for a short period of time. Both render him ineffective when it comes to having enjoyable intercourse, since penile erection through out the sexual act is necessary. Such temporary erectile dysfunction is usually over with out any treatment and the man gets back to normalcy in due course of time when he is more mentally relaxed. But when erectile dysfunction is more frequent and comes in the way of enjoying normal sex life, then medical intervention is necessary. Certain chronic disease conditions like diabetes, heart ailments, etc can also be responsible in bringing about erectile dysfunction.
Viagra, popularly referred to as ‘the little blue pill’ is made from an ingredient called sildenafil which delays the functioning of an enzyme called phosphodiasterase which in turn maintains penile erection under sexually stimulating conditions. Viagra is considered to be giving men new hope in matters related to sustained sexual enjoyment. Earlier elderly men had no other way but to resign to their fate and age, for all the sexual problems faced during their later years. But no longer. Viagra, if consumed in the right dose with the right precautionary measures in place, can work wonders and improve the sex health of the elderly by maintaining an erect penis till such times the sexual act is over. However, like any prescription drug, Viagra is not without its share of side effects and contra indications, which when ignored, can lead to fatal outcome.
Yoiu can buy viagra in three strengths, 25mg, 50mg and 100mg, the recommended dose for men under 65 years of age is: 50 mg tablet to be taken once a day, 30 minutes to 4 hours before intercourse. In case 50mg is ineffective, doctor may prescribe 100mg to be taken once daily 30 minutes to 4 hours before intercourse. For men who are above 65 years of age, the recommended dose is 25 mg Viagra to be taken 30 minutes to 4 hours before intercourse. In some rare instances, such men may have their doses increased. Perhaps the most important point to remember about Viagra is that this medication should never be tried as part of self-medication; in other words, you must always consult your health care provider before you start on Viagra. This is because your doctor is the only person who understands your current state of health and whether your existing medication would have any adverse effect with sildenafil, the main ingredient of Viagra. Viagra can act in different ways in different bodies. That is the reason why for men older than 65 years of age, Viagra is started on a smaller dose and then increased, if tolerated well and needed. There are some medications where intake of Viagra is completely contraindicated. In fact, some drugs can interact with the ingredient of Viagra in such a way, that the outcome can be fatal. Thus you must exercise due caution when starting on Viagra. |
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