Sildenafil is taken orally for treating both psychogenic and organic erectile dysfunction. Medical reasons for erectile dysfunction include urological, neurological or circulatory conditions and also diabetes.
Sildenafil is used for treating impotence among men and for improving exercising abilities in people who are suffering from pulmonary arterial hypertension. It can also be used effectively for enhancing vasodilatory effects of the nitric oxide in penis which results in more sustained erections. Studies have been conducted which have shown that Sildenafil is not able to cure the erectile dysfunction problems, it cannot create contraception or it does not stop the spread of any sexually transmitted disease.

Recommendations

If you are using Sildenafil for dealing with erectile dysfunction, then it has to be taken before the sexual activity exactly as your doctor has prescribed it to you. Best time to use this drug is about an hour before the sexual activity and has to be taken not more than one time in a day. Sildenafil can be taken with or without meals. The effects of the drug are seen after a longer period of time if it is taken with a meal which is high in fat.
If you are using Sildenafil for treating pulmonary arterial hypertension, then you should contact your doctor who will give you directions about how and when to take it. Usually, your doctor will recommend you to take the drug 3 times in a day with or without meals. Make a schedule to take the drug same time daily and there should be a gap of about 4-6 hours between two doses. Read the label carefully and follow the instructions or consult a specialist for more information about the drug and its usage. It is recommended not to take the drug more than what is indicated on the label without talking to your doctor.

Precautions

Common effects that are witnessed after consuming Sildenafil are headache, facial flushing, nausea, diarrhea and stomach ache. Some more serious side effects of the drug may include sudden loss of hearing and dizziness. In rare cases, patients may even suffer from prolonged and painful erection that may last for as much as 4 hours. In that case, you should immediately stop consuming the drug and contact a medical professional before any permanent problems may arise.

Ingredients

Active ingredient: sildenafil citrate.