What is Viagra Connect?
Viagra Connect is an aid to treat erectile dysfunction. It is the first treatment for erectile dysfunction that does not require a prescription and can be purchased over-the-counter.
What is the difference between Viagra and Viagra Connect?
Both Viagra Connect and the more familiar medicine Viagra work in the same way and contain the same active ingredient; sildenafil citrate.
Just like Viagra, this medication is indicated for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (impotence) in adult men. It works by relaxing the blood vessels, enabling more blood to flow into the penis, making it easier to get an erection.
Please note, this treatment only works if you are sexually aroused. It does not cause an erection without stimulation.
Is Viagra Connect right for me?
This treatment may be right for you as long as you are not taking any medicines that may interact with Viagra, or suffer from any health conditions that may affect its suitability.
Talk to your doctor about alternative treatments and do not take this medicine if any of the following applies to you:
- If you are allergic or sensitive to sildenafil or any of the other ingredients listed on the pack.
- If you are taking any medicines known as nitrates (including “poppers”).
- If you are currently taking any medicine (guanylate cyclase stimulators, such as riociguat) to treat high blood pressure in the lungs.
- If you are currently taking ritonavir (to treat HIV).
- If you have ever had a loss of vision due to optic nerve damage or inherited eye disease, such as retinitis pigmentosa.
- If you have low blood pressure.
- If you have problems with your liver, heart or blood vessels.
- If you have a deformity of your penis, such as Peyronie’s Disease.
This medicine is also not suitable if you are younger than 18. You should only use this treatment if you suffer from erection problems.
How to get the best results from this treatment
Do not take Viagra Connect with grapefruit or grapefruit juice or with large amounts of alcohol.
The tablet usually starts to work in 30 - 60 minutes. The effect may be delayed if the tablet is taken directly after a high-fat meal.
Are there any side effects?
Yes, just like all medicines, this treatment may cause side effects in some users.
Common side effects include nausea, indigestion, stuffy nose and dizziness, but may also include facial flushing and blurred vision.
You must stop taking this medication and contact your doctor or nearest hospital straight away if you experience any serious side effects, including chest pains, an allergic reaction, skin reactions or rashes or seizures.
Recommended dose
The recommended dose is one tablet taken 1 hour before sexual activity. You can take it as needed, up to 4 hours before sexual activity.
Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. Do not chew or crush the tablet.
Important information
Consult your doctor before use if you are taking any other medicines or if you have a health condition not mentioned in the patient information leaflet.
Always read the patient information leaflet before use.
May cause dizziness. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how your body reacts to this treatment.
Do not take more than one tablet in any 24 hours.
This medicine must not be taken by women.
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Ingredients
- Tablet core: microcrystalline cellulose calcium hydrogen phosphate (anhydrous) croscarmellose sodium magnesium stearate Sildenafil (50mg) Film coat: hypromellose titanium dioxide (E171) lactose triacetin indigo carmine aluminium lake (E132)
Erectile dysfunction and its causes
Erectile dysfunction (also known as ED) is more common than you might think, possible because a lot of people who suffer with it don’t want to talk about it!
Studies have shown that 4.3 million men in the UK alone suffer with symptoms of ED, so don’t worry guys, you’re in good company!
Today, we’re going to be looking at what ED and its causes, so we can try to work out what’s going on in an embarrassment free zone!
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