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Viagra - The Little Blue Pill

Friday June 29, 2007
Erectile dysfunction (ED) or impotence as it is often called, affects men of all ages. There was a time when treatments were few and success of treatment was rare. That was before the ED drug everyone has heard of. That was before "the little blue pill." That was before Viagra.

Viagra (sildenafil) belongs to a group of medicines that delay the enzymes called phosphodiesterase from working too quickly. By controlling phosphodiesterase, sildenafil helps to maintain an erection that is produced when the penis is physically stimulated. We have all heard of the popularity of Viagra. In fact, men of all ages are finding a new found sexual youth because of the little blue pill. But like any prescription medication, Viagra is not without its pitfalls and problems however. Let's take a closer look at Viagra.

This blog entry brought to you by HIV Guide Mark Cichocki

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July 16, 2007 at 12:19 pm
(1) luis says:

Viagra and Nitrates Don’t Mix

Viagra has come under repeated attention, especially regarding its interaction with nitrates. We feel, nonetheless, that repeating the warning that “Viagra and Nitrates Don’t Mix” is important and may, we hope, save the lives of any persons who may now be taking the two types of drugs or may consider doing so in the future. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned against the use of the impotence drug Viagra by persons taking medications that contain nitrates.

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