If you're one of the millions of men in the US who suffer from erectile dysfunction or ED (also called impotence), now is the time to find a new start with the breakthrough oral treatment: Viagra® (sildenafil citrate). Viagra works by improving a man's response to sexual stimulation.

Viagra is the number one prescribed treatment for erectile dysfunction. In the UK, nearly 10 million men have reclaimed their sex life by taking Viagra. Doctors in the United States have prescribed Viagra more than 39 million times. Up to 82% of men experience improved erections with 100mg Viagra. That means that up to 4 out of every 5 men who try Viagra benefit from it (compared to 1 out of 4 who used a sugar pill).

Viagra improves erections in most men regardless of how long they have had ED, how severe it is, or how old they are. And the effectiveness of Viagra has been proven in clinical studies of thousands of patients.

Viagra is a prescription medication, and by completing a Acorn Health questionnaire, a doctor can then prescribe the drug provided he /she are satisfied with your answers to the questions. Be sure that your heart is healthy enough to handle the extra strain of sexual activity – please see a GP, or include it in comments on the consultation form. If you have chest pains, dizziness, or nausea during sex, stop and immediately and notify your GP. The most common side effects of Viagra are headache, facial flushing, and upset stomach. Less commonly, bluish vision, blurred vision, or sensitivity to light may briefly occur. In the rare event of an erection lasting more than 4 hours, seek immediate medical help. Remember to protect yourself and your partner from sexually transmitted diseases.

How do I know if Viagra is right for me?

It's important to know that Viagra isn't for everyone. If you're a man who uses nitrate drugs, like nitroglycerin (drugs commonly used for the treatment of chest pains), never take Viagra. Your blood pressure could suddenly drop to an unsafe or life-threatening level. Viagra must never be used by men taking nitrates of any kind, any time.

Other medications may interact with Viagra and change the way Viagra works. It's important to tell your doctor about any medications you take, both prescription and nonprescription. Like many medications, your healthcare provider may have to adjust your initial Viagra dosage if it doesn't produce the desired results or you're bothered by side effects.

How Viagra works

Viagra enables many men with ED to respond to sexual stimulation. When a man is sexually aroused, the arteries in the penis relax and widen, allowing more blood to flow into the penis. As the arteries in the penis expand and harden, the veins that normally carry blood away from the penis become compressed, restricting the blood flow out of the penis. With more blood flowing in and less flowing out, the penis enlarges, resulting in an erection.

If the nerves or blood vessels associated with this process aren't working properly, a man may not be able to get an erection. Viagra increases blood flow to the penis, so that when a man is sexually aroused, he can get and keep an erection. When the sexual encounter is over, the erection goes away. Viagra is indicated for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED).

Remember that no medicine is for everyone, and it’s only available on prescription. If you use nitrate drugs, often used to control chest pain (also known as angina), don’t take Viagra. This combination could cause your blood pressure to drop to an unsafe or life-threatening level. Be sure to ask your GP, and mention it on your Acorn Health consultation form if your heart is healthy enough for sexual activity.

What is Viagra?

Viagra® (sildenafil citrate) is a breakthrough treatment for male erectile dysfunction or ED, often called impotence. It is a convenient, discreet pill you take only when you want to have sex. Viagra can help many men who have ED get and keep an erection when they become sexually stimulated, either physically or visually.