For many men, erectile dysfunction can be an embarrassing and frustrating condition. However, it is not that uncommon, with men from all ages and walks of life who deal with it every day. The good news is that ED is treatable. Visiting your doctor and discussing your condition is crucial to determining the underlying cause and then finding the right treatment option.

What Is Viagra?

Many men treat ED with Viagra. This is the most popular as well as common drug prescribed, and helps men to achieve and maintain an erection.

How Does Viagra Work?

In order to get an erection, when physically or mentally stimulated, blood flows to the penis, causing it to enlarge and remain enlarged. In many cases of ED, these blood vessels don’t open enough for a man to achieve and maintain an erection. Viagra works by opening up the blood vessels that supply blood to the penis and cause an erection. After taking Viagra, it typically starts to work within an hour and continues to work for about 4 hours, meaning that if stimulation occurs within four hours, an erection can be achieved and maintained.

Are There Any Side Effects?

As with any medication, there are bound to be side effects to Viagra. Some of the most common side effects reported include headaches, flushing, blurry vision and dizziness.

Is Viagra Safe?

For the most part, Viagra is considered a safe and effective drug to take to help with ED. However, it has been known to potentially cause a condition called “non-arteritic ischaemic optic atrophy,” which can lead to blindness. There have been several cases of this reported throughout the UK as well as the US.

Viagra can be an effective drug for treating ED, but it’s important to talk to your doctor to see if it’s right for you.

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