A 35-year-old member asked:
what will happen if i take a viagra (sildenafil) just to know how it feels, without any sexual need?
2 doctor answers • 10 doctors weighed in

Dr. Howard Usitalo answered
Urology 40 years experience
Recreational Viagra (sildenafil): Although not recommended to be taken without a doctor's approval, these drugs are very safe except when taken with nitrates such as Nitroglycerin or amyl nitrate(poppers). The most you will probably notice is flushing of the face, headache, stuffy nose, or blue visual changes. I don't recommend taking them if you don't need them.
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Dr. George Klauber answered
Specializes in Pediatric Urology
Stronger erection: Which may well last longer.
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Dr. Yash Khanna commented
Family Medicine 57 years experience
If you take Viagra and you are not sexually stimulated nothing may happen.For Viagra to be effective you need to be stimulared,either by a partner or through masturbation,sometimes you may get spontaneous erection but without stimulation it will not last long
Apr 19, 2012
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A 24-year-old member asked:
What are the side effects of viagra (sildenafil)?
2 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in

Dr. Maritza Baez answered
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Many: Common side effects of viagra (sildenafil) include headache, flushing, heartburn, nasal congestion uterine contractions (period cramps), abnormal vision, diarrhea, dizziness, rash, high or low sugar levels, high uric acid levels, high sodium blood level, abnormal liver function tests , and photosensitivity. Serious reactions can include heart attack, stroke, sudden death, prolonged painful erection.
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CA
A 43-year-old member asked:
What is a good/cheaper replacement to viagra (sildenafil)?
4 doctor answers • 16 doctors weighed in

Dr. Patricio Gargollo answered
Pediatric Urology 21 years experience
None: None currently.
6242 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
VA
A 41-year-old member asked:
Which is better, viagra (sildenafil) or sialis?
2 doctor answers • 8 doctors weighed in

Dr. Chris Oh answered
Internal Medicine 21 years experience
Either: They both do the same thing - help erectile dysfunction. Viagra (sildenafil) tends to be short acting while Cialis is long acting. There is also once daily formulation of cialis.
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MO
A 51-year-old member asked:
How soon does viagra (sildenafil) begin to work?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

Dr. George Klauber answered
Specializes in Pediatric Urology
About 20 minutes.: Viagra (sildenafil) does not begin to work immediately, it has to be absorbed from your stomach, enter the blood stream and reach the penile blood vessels. This usually takes 20 - 30 minutes.
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A member asked:
What are the concerns regarding use of viagra (sildenafil)?
3 doctor answers • 9 doctors weighed in

Dr. George Klauber answered
Specializes in Pediatric Urology
Priapism/cardiovasc.: Main concerns are priapism, which is n erection lasting >4hours. Needs to be treated promptly to avoid permanent erectile dysfunction. Of concern if subject has significant arteriosclerosis putting him at risk for stroke + stroke-like symptoms of loss of vision, hearing and severe headaches. Severe allergic can also occur after repeated usage. Fortunately severe side-effects or problems are rare.
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