I am in mid fifties. Having erectile dysfunction. May I take Sildenafil? If it is safe what is daily dosage?
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Though it is safe to take, you should however consult your doctor and let him asses your medical condition (including any past surgery, current medication, heart condition etc). You could start with 50mg and could take up t0 100 mg per day.
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For most of us (and I'm a user) the side effects are minimal. A flushed condition on the face, a little nausea, temporary blurred vision. You may not even get any of those things. For me, it's only a temporary flushed face (which my girlfriend says she doesn't even notice). You hear about those four hour erections (which can be dangerous and you definitely should get to a doctor!) but they are extremely rare. There are a few guys who shouldn't take it at all, in particular those taking nitrite drugs for their heart (it can KILL THEM!!!) but for the majority of men (usually us older guys) it does what it is supposed to with few if any minor side effects. See a doctor to make sure it's okay for you. Most likely he'll give you a prescription and a free sample pack.
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Viagra is not a recreational drug.  It is intended for use in men with erectile dysfunction and chemically helps only those with some sort of issue.  Taking a drug when you have no symptoms does not make ay sense.  \n\nIf, however, you are suffering from erectile dysfunction, get checked out.  Common reasons are different in different age groups.  As a result, different treatment plans can be prescribed for different situations.  \n\nViagra is not the answer to every case of erectile dysfunction, especially if you are young.  It's effects on normal subjects without erectile dysfunction is purely psychogenic.
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Yes, Viagra is a prescription drug.\n\nChow!!
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It is called Sildenafil which belongs to a group of medicines that delay the enzymes called phosphodiesterases from working too quickly. Sildenafil is used to treat men who have erectile dysfunction (also called sexual impotence).
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i've tried all three----my drug of choice is viagra.  why? i think it works the fastest, gives the most potent erection, and sustains the erection longer.  also, i've had unsuccessful episodes with cialis and lunesta; never with viagra.
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Many Causes\nSome Physical....Others Physcological.\nWhat is Impotence?\nImpotence is defined as the consistent inability to achieve and maintain an erection sufficiently to permit satisfactory sexual intercourse. Many men experience erectile failure one or more times during their adult lives (usually due to anger, Stress or drinking) but this clears up quickly and no treatment is needed\n\nWhat is the difference between Impotence and erectile dysfunction?\nNothing except the more modern politically correct term is erectile dysfunction, especially in the US. The rest of the world, especially Europe and Asia still use the term Impotence to describe this condition.\n\nIs Impotence a disease?\nNo, it is usually more of a symptom or side effect of something else. That "something else" can be quite serious, even life threatening in some cases, so the cause of Impotence needs to be determined and corrected if possible. This obviously means you should let your family doctor know if you are one experiencing erectile problems. So even if you have tried some initial treatments without success, talk to your doctor about other treatment possibilities. This is often a good time for referral to an Impotence specialist, usually a urologist.\n\nIs Impotence treatable?\nYes, often the underlying cause can be determined with a few simple tests and in some cases corrected. Even if the cause is not correctable (i.e. high blood pressure, prostate cancer, atherosclerosis, diabetes, etc) nearly every man can have his erectile dysfunction treated and satisfactory erections restored.\n\nTreatments vary depending on the type of Impotence encountered. For patients with psychological Impotence (10-15% of total) the most common and successful treatment is sexual or psychological counselling. This is especially effective if the patient has a cooperative partner willing to attend counselling with him. In men with physical or medical Impotence(85-90%), the most common and successful treatment in order of popularity are oral drugs, penile injection, vacuum devices and penile implants.\n\nHow common is Impotence?\nUnfortunately, very common. A recent study done in Massachusetts showed that 52% of men between ages 40-70 had some degree of erectile difficulty. It is estimated that between 20 and 30 million men in the US have Impotence, only a small percentage of them have yet to seek or receive treatment.\n\nWhat about my partner?\nImpotence or erectile dysfunction is not just a man's problem. It's a "couple's disorder." Involving your partner and discussing how this is affecting both of you is very important and often leads to better communication and understanding between couples and certainly to easier solutions.\n\nIsn't most Impotence an emotional or psychological problem?\nNot really. While it is true that problems with erections can cause great psychological stress for the man and the partner of the man who has it, the underlying cause of the problem in up to 90% of cases is a physical or medical one, like diabetes, heart disease or high blood pressure.\n\nWhat kinds of medical problems cause Impotence?\nThings like hypertension or high blood pressure, coronary artery or heart disease, "hardening of the arteries" (arteriosclerosis), hyperlipidemia, elevated cholesterol levels, diabetes, stroke, neurologic problems like multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease and spinal cord injury, are the most common causes. Surgery or radiation to correct cancer on the pelvic area (colon, bladder, prostate) can cause Impotence. Also many medications, especially blood pressure medications and anti-psychotic drugs, can cause erectile dysfunction or Impotence as a side effect.\n\nWhat should I do if I want help or need information?\nTalk to your family doctor or specialist about your problem. You can also access valuable information on this website by emailing your questions to our Impotence expert- just follow the prompts.
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Yes, speaking from experience. You must go to see a urologist. Many different things can cause erectile dysfunction and many of them can be cured. Sometimes it is as simple as changing a medication or shrinking an enlarged prostate. If all else fails there are medications out there that can be prescribed that will allow you to function again.
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Cialis is effective for treating erectile dysfunction so if that is what you have then it is one of the right drugs for you.  It should be prescribed by a doctor as it could cause you serious harm if it is not appropriate for you to take it.  It can be better than viagra for some people as it has a longer "window of oportunity".  Dont forget that these drugs need to have some stimulation to work so i guess the other guy was doing it wrong.  It may be if its not working so well that you need to have the dose changed.  Good luck but dont forget to get the cause of your problem properly looked at.
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Oh,you poor dear.Of course he's not cheating!\nLexapro is an SSRI - a selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor - whose side effects include.\n-ejaculatory difficulty\n-anorgasmia\n-decreased libido \n-somnolence.\nThese side effects can be simply managed by reducing the dose from 10mg to 5mg or from 20mg to 10mg.The longer he is on the drug,the more his body gets accustomed to the drug and returns to normal.\nTaking Enzyte/Ogoplex may not help as these are non-prescription herbal remedies that help older men with erectile dysfunction; not young men having drug reactions.\nAsk  your doctor about dose reduction possibilities and give his body time to adjust to the drug.\nHe'll soon be back to his usual self.Good luck.
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You will not loose it if you use it! Do it every day. Keep those muscles strong! Do not listen to propaganda. The ladies can have as many orgasms as they want till they die. The poor men are the ones with erectile dysfunction.\nSmiles~ Go girl.
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A significant number of men develop impotence from psychological causes that can be overcome. When a physiological cause is treated, subsequent self-esteem problems may continue to impair normal function and performance. Qualified therapists (e.g., sex counselors, psychotherapists) work with couples to reduce tension, improve sexual communication, and create realistic expectations for sex, all of which can improve erectile function. Psychological therapy may be effective in conjunction with medical or surgical treatment. Sex therapists emphasize the need for men and their partners to be motivated and willing to adapt to psychological and behavioral modifications, including those that result from medical or surgical treatment.\n\nMedical Treatment Oral Medication Oral medications used to treat erectile dysfunction include selective enzyme inhibitors (e.g., sildenafil Viagra , vardenafil HCl [Levitra], tadalafil [Cialis]) and yohimbine (Yohimbine, Yocon).\n\nSelective enzyme inhibitors are available by prescription and may be taken up to once a day to treat [5]ED. They improve partial erections by inhibiting the enzyme that facilitates their reduction and increase levels of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP, a chemical factor in metabolism), which causes the smooth muscles of the penis to relax, enabling blood to flow into the corpora cavernosa. Patients taking nitrate drugs (used to treat chest pain) and those taking alpha-blockers (used to treat high blood pressure and benign prostatic hyperplasia) should not take selective enzyme inhibitors.\n\nMen who have had a heart attack or stroke within the past 6 months and those with certain medical conditions (e.g., uncontrolled high blood pressure, severe low blood pressure or liver disease, unstable angina) that make sexual activity inadvisable should not take [6]Cialis®. Dosages of the drug should be limited in patients with kidney or liver disorders.\n\nViagra is absorbed and processed rapidly by the body and is usually taken 30 minutes to 1 hour before intercourse. Results vary depending on the cause of [7]erectile dysfunction, but studies have shown that Viagra is effective in 75% of cases. It helps men with erectile dysfunction associated with diabetes mellitus (57%), spinal cord injuries (83%), and radical prostatectomy (43%).\n\nIn clinical studies, Levitra has been shown to work quickly, provide consistent results, and improve sexual function in most men the first time they take the drug. It also has shown to be effective in men of all ages, in patients with diabetes mellitus, and in men who have undergone radical prostatectomy. Cialis has been shown in clinical trials to stay in the body longer than the other selective enzyme inhibitors. It promotes erection within 30 minutes and enhances the ability to achieve erection for up to 36 hours.\n\nhttp://www.edpills.net/article_viagra_cialis_levitra.php
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Dont you listen to the commercials for Erectial Disfunction?  They state that if you have an erection lasting longer than 4 hours, seek medical attention.  I think the next pill you need to take is truth serum.
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how old is your husband?  are you sure it is andropause?\n\nandropuase is defined by testosterone levels velow normally accepted ranges \n\nif he has this problem he can get testosterone replacement therapy which should help his problems of low libido etc \n\nif he has erection problems he is better off getting ED drugs like viagra \n\nJust because he is getting old doesnt mean you have to suffer a dwindling sex life!
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Viagra shouldn't be taken around the same time as you take blood pressure medication. It could cause your blood pressure to drop significantly. You might want to try and take a half of pill- 25 mg.
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not maintaining a erection for a mid 40 year old is normal\nfast ejaculation is not.. he should have learned to control this a long time ago\n\nwhy do you think Viagra was invented?\n\n\nDating a guy in early 50's- things are A OK
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Go to the Health Department. You do not need to tell anyone about this EXCEPT any sexual partners that you have had (they have a right to know so that they can be treated also). The Health Department will probably want to give you medications, in a shot and in tablet form also. If you have any allergies to medicines please tell the health department what you are allergic to BEFORE they give you medication! Take ALL of the medicine as you are told. Go to the drug store and buy some condoms or the Health Department may have some to give your for free! It is by far cheaper for them to give out condoms than it is to treat a bunch of people with venereal diseases! \n\nLook, do you want to keep your penis? Do you ever want to be able to father a child when you are older? (Because FYI some venereal diseases can cause damage to your testicles so that you will be unable to father children! Or the disease can even affect your ability to get and maintain an erection!) Nobody wants to have a limp noodle! \n\nIn the future before you put your precious penis anywhere besides your own clean hand, gently roll a condom on him, if you do not know how, they will probably offer to show you at the Health Department! As you are putting on the condom remind your partner, that the condom is so you can both be safe and healthy. \n\n**If you do not take all of the medications as YOU are told, then the infection can come back and when it does it may not be as easy to be rid of it. If they want you to come in for a follow up exam, go. They are only trying to make certain that you are healthy and cured from the infection!\n\nGood luck, you should be able to avoid this problem in the future if you use condoms. If you want to stay healthy and keep your penis from literally falling off, you will use the condoms EVERY TIME until you are married to a woman that you KNOW is healthy (and you can hope is faithful to you)!  \n\nThis time is may be something as simple as Gonorrhea or a Urinary Tract Infection or Non-Specific Urethritis that you have picked up from unprotected sex. Many people do not know that you can also have Gonorrhea in your throat, so if you have been diving, you might want them to do a throat culture swab too. Think about this experience before you ever put your thing in anything or anyone else again! The next disease you catch may not go away with just a shot and a few pills, when you get HIV, you will be taking hands full of medicines and you will probably still die! Sex is great, but is it really worth dying a slow lingering contagious ugly death at a very young age?  Please think before you hump in the future! You will be glad you did!