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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Nito100 / iStockViagra (Sildenafil): Uses, Benefits and Side EffectsWhether you’re a senior in high school or a senior-living resident, you’ve likely heard of Viagra (sildenafil) — the original medication for ED. Most men and women know at least vaguely what Viagra does, but not everyone knows how it does it.So, what is Viagra, exactly, and how does it work?Below, we’ll explain the origin story of Viagra, what this boner-benefitting pill can do, the benefits of Viagra for men, and the potential side effects of taking it.samael334/istockphotoWhat Is Viagra?What Is Viagra?Viagra is a medication for ED that can help adult men of all ages. This prescription drug is taken as needed to get and maintain hard during intimacy. As long as it’s used as directed, it’s considered safe and effective.What Is Viagra/Sildenafil Used For?What is sildenafil used for? Generic sildenafil (and brand-name Viagra) is a medication for the treatment of ED, Raynaud’s phenomenon, and pulmonary arterial hypertension.To understand how Viagra works, we need to look at ED briefly.The muscles regulating blood flow and supporting staying hard after stimulation can sometimes malfunction. This is thanks to an enzyme called phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5). Viagra inhibits PDE5 and acts as a vasodilator (something that dilates blood vessels and increases blood flow).A single tablet of sildenafil can do that — typically, one dose is all that’s required to produce a firmer, longer-lasting hardness. Studies have shown a 70 to 80 percent success rate in patients who use this treatment. Learn more with How to
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