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A member asked:

I normally take some chinese herbal viagra (sildenafil) befor doing sex and they work.but i afraid that these tablets may have side affecting.please would you kind?

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HERBS: There is no such animal as herbal viagra (sildenafil). One is a synthesized compound and the other is a plant. Use what works best for you and carefully research the side effect profile and the warnings on the labels.

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Answered 4/1/2013

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Dr. Ralph Morgan Lewis answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

More info needed: Please resubmit your question with the specific name of the chinese herb so we can provide an informed response. If there is a list of ingredients, please include that.

Answered 3/27/2013

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