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What to do if i'm 57 and i decided to try viagra (sildenafil) and i tookk25 mg first but it didn't worki tried with 50 mg and the same. why?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

You may need higher!: Dosing. It is available in 100 mg doses. For my money, I believe Cialis works better!

Dr Sisto agreed

Answered 4/24/2015

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