Generic Viagra

What is generic Viagra?

Generic Viagra is a pharmaceutical product that has identical active ingredient (Sildenafil Citrate) to the Pfizer's brand-name impotence drug Viagra.

Viagra is the first erectile dysfunction treatment that took the World by storm; millions of pills are being sold each month and the enormous success of Viagra lead to the development of similar products by other pharmaceutical companies.

Since Pfizer owns the brand name Viagra, drugs that have exactly the same components are referred to as generic Viagra, but are as effective, fast working, and as safe as their brand-name counterpart.

Just about the only difference between generic Viagra and the design name drug is the price – generic Viagra is up to ten times cheaper; this does not make it an inferior product, the cheaper price is simply a result of increased competition and less costs involved with the development and the marketing of the generic drugs in general.

How does generic Viagra work?

The chemical substance of generic Viagra is the same as the brand-name pill and therefore they work in exactly the same way.

Generic Viagra falls into the PDE5 inhibitors category drugs; these drugs have been specifically developed to treat impotence (erectile dysfunction) and they work by inhibiting the PDE5 (phosphodiesterase-5) enzyme.

This, in turn, leads to the production of the chemical called cGMP, which is responsible for the control of the soft muscles of the walls of the arteries in the penis to real; this results in a better blood flow and an erection occurs.

It should be noted that unlike other, older treatments the erection is only achieved once sexual stimulation occurs.

How to take generic Viagra?

The generic Viagra is an oral medication and should be taken at least 30 minutes prior to the sexual act.

The effect lasts to up to four hours and unlike some of the other PDE5 inhibitors, Viagra works faster on an empty stomach or after a low-fat meal.

Only one pill should be taken per day, preferably with a full glass of water and the dosage should be prescribed by your doctor. Do not break, chew, or crush the tablets and only take the prescribed dosage – increasing the dosage does not mean faster effect.

What are the generic Viagra side effects?

Generic Viagra is generally well-received by most men, but just like any other pharmaceutical product might cause unwanted side effects.

In most cases these are just minor discomforts such a headache, dizziness, flushing, stomach ache and nasal congestion.

Since generic Viagra is a PDE5 inhibitor, it affects the production of PDE6 as well, and this in some cases leads to vision impairment, including blurred vision and photophobia.

Luckily this happens in extremely rare cases; the same applies to other severe side effects such as hypotension, heart attacks, stroke and hearing loss.

What precautions should be taken before taking generic Viagra?

The PDE5 inhibitors, including generic Viagra, are by far the most successful impotence treatment – clinical studies have proved that they work for close to 80% of the people that have taken the drugs.

However, they should only be taken after a doctor's consultation. In certain circumstances other treatments might be considered, this is especially true for older men with pre-existing heart conditions.

Men over the age of 65 should start with smaller doses and undertake the treatment under strict medical supervision.

Pre-existing medical conditions that prohibit or neutralize the effect of generic Viagra are:

• high blood pressure
• Arrhythmias
• history of heart attack or stroke
• abnormal penis
• bleeding problems
• heart conditions
• severe kidney and lever conditions
• disorders of the retina.

Generic Viagra interacts with various other medications, some of them being:

• alpha-blockers
• high blood pressure medicines
• macrolide antibiotics
• some anti-seizure medicines
• St. John's wort.

Other impotence drugs should not be taken while taking generic Viagra since this might lead to adverse side effects; the same applies to the consumption of alcohol.

Generic Viagra is not prescribed to women therefore it should be used by men with erectile dysfunction problems only.

In the case of an overdose an immediate medical help should be sought – the usual effects of overdose are facial flushing, headache, indigestion, vision problems and priapism (erection that lasts for hours).

What are the different generic Viagra dosages?

Generic Viagra comes in three different dosages - Viagra 25 mg, 50 mg, and 100 mg. The most common initial dosage is Viagra 50mg, but it is then up to the doctor to adjust the dosage if necessary.

Generic Viagra is taken as needed, but no more than one pill should be taken per 48 hours.

Where to purchase generic Viagra from?

Anyone can buy generic Viagra online; online shopping from a reputable pharmacy such as our online store is the best option for many men – the packages are discreet, they are shipped to many different countries, and most online stores have solid refund and privacy policies in place.

Before you buy generic Viagra online (or any other impotence drug for that matter), you should see a doctor and discuss your erectile dysfunction problems with him.

Make sure that you reveal all your medical conditions, any heart attacks or strokes that you have suffered from, as well as all the medications that you are currently taking.

This will help your healthcare provider decide if generic Viagra is the right choice for you.

Once you have been given the prescription always take the pills as directed and stick to the recommended dosage. If you experience any side effects, no matter how mild seek medical attention at once.