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A member asked:

Hi! i am 25 and willing to use viagra (sildenafil) 50 mg with no ed . is there any harm trying it for once ? i am also afraid of priapism?

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Dr. Jay Bradley answered

Specializes in Cornea, Cataract, & Refractive (LASIK & PRK) Surgery

Not recommended: Taking meds for recreation purposes only has risks and at age 25 you should not need this med.

Dr Krick agreed

Answered 3/11/2013

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