Viagra F.A.Q.

1. What is viagra for?
Viagra is approved for the treatment of men who have difficulty having and maintaining an erection (impotence).

2. Is viagra available to pharmacies?
Viagra is available to most offline and online pharmacies. The decision of availability is completely up to the company marketing the product, Pfizer, Inc. For further information contact your pharmacist.

3. How much does viagra cost?
The FDA has no input into or legal control over the pricing of any drug product. Some companies sell viagra far above what most others charge.

The more you buy, the less the cost per does will be. If you have tried viagra and know it works for you, buying in larger quantities is recommended. If you have never used viagra, you should get a smaller quantity to see if it works for you.

4. Does insurance cover the cost of viagra?
The FDA has no input into or legal control over whether an insurance company does or does not cover the cost of drugs. Some insurance plans to cover viagra, others don't. Please call you insurance company if you have questions about whether your particular insurance provider will cover the cost of this product for you.

5. How does viagra work?
An erection is the result of an increase in blood flow into certain internal areas of the penis. Viagra works by enhancing the effects of one of the chemicals the body normally releases into the penis during sexual arousal. This allows an increase of blood flow into the penis.

6. How do I take viagra?
Viagra is taken orally (maximum once per twenty-four hour period) about one hour before sexual activity. For more detailed information consult with your health care provider.

7. How long does it take for viagra to be effective?
When consumed orally on an empty stomach, maximum observed plasma concentrations are reached within 30 to 120 minutes (60 minutes is average for the maximum level to be seen in the blood stream).
The effects of viagra can last up to 4 hours, but the response at 4 hours is less than it was 2 hours after consumption. When viagra is taken with a high fat meal, the rate of effectiveness is reduced.

8. Are there any side effects with viagra?
As with any drug products, there are side effects of the product in some people. The most commonly reported side effects in patients treated with viagra are: headache, flushing, stomach ache, urinary tract infection, diarrhea, dizziness, rash, and mild and temporary visual changes (color perception changes, light perception changes, and blurred vision). Stomach ache and abnormal vision were more common at 100 mg than at lower doses.

9. Can viagra be used with other treatment for impotence?
The safety and effectiveness of viagra when used with other treatment for impotence has not been studied. The use of such treatments in combination with viagra is not recommended at present.

10.What if I am taking other drugs?
Always discuss with your health care practitioner ALL of the medications you are taking (prescription and over-the-counter). In that way, you can receive the best advice for your own situation. At present, viagra is not recommended for people taking commonly prescribed short- and long-acting nitrates because the combination may lower blood pressure