How to take Viagra

Although the purpose of the drug should be limited to men, it is a fact that some women experiment for recreational purposes. As it stands, there have not been any clinical trials to set safety standards. In particular, there is no evidence on whether viagra affects women or a fetus during pregnancy. So women should consider carefully whether they wish to experiment with this drug.

This drug is taken as needed. The standard dose is 50mg and it should be taken about one hour before you expect sexual activity. Some men react more quickly to viagra and find they can produce an erection some thirty minutes after taking it. You should find your own comfort levels. However, note that the amount of food in your stomach will affect the rate at which the drug is absorbed into the blood stream. If you have just eaten a heavy meal or the food has a high fat content, this will slow the process of absorption and it will take longer for the drug to take effect.

If the standard dose is not effective, you can increase the dosage with the consent of your physician. The maximum daily amount is 100mg. The higher the daily dose, the more likely it is you will experience one or more of the adverse side effects. Because of the difficulties of interaction with other drugs, or because of physical diseases and disorders affecting the kidney or liver, some men will be advised only to take a dose of 25mg.

Viagra and alcohol

Eating and drinking are often an important part of the lead-up to sexual activity. Whether dating or as a steady couple, it is quite common for people to drink alcohol before engaging in sex. Unfortunately, alcohol reduces blood pressure. In small amounts, this is not a problem but, when combined with viagra, the loss of blood pressure can be more serious. Once you drink larger quantities on a more regular basis, the combination of viagra and alcohol becomes more of a threat. Anything more than five units in a single session is dangerous. If you drink on a regular basis, the alcohol in your blood stream can interact with the drug at any time. The first symptom is a headache. If you feel unexpectedly dizzy or your heart rate increases, these are the first symptoms of a more serious effect.

Viagra is not a condom

There are a number of myths that, somehow, viagra will protect you from sexually transmitted diseases. Like all good myths, this is completely wrong. Curiously, the religious right is correct that the only way of achieving complete safety is through abstinence. Otherwise, only wearing a condom can prevent you from contracting one of the STDs. For the same reason, unprotected sex also exposes you to the risk of parenthood unless your partner is taking precautions.