Viagra, which burst on to the scene recently to treat symptoms of impotence a.k.a. erectile dysfunction ED), has seen a lot of advertising and has become very popular among men. The drug’s major ingredient is Sildenafil which is said to work greatly towards the so-called good effects of Viagra. It works only during periods of sexual excitement and is said to not affect the sex drive.

However, just because Viagra helps men treat their problems of ED doesn’t mean that it doesn’t have side-effects.

Do’s
Consult a physician first to check whether your body is equipped to handle such a drug. This is essential because there have been instances of people having experienced a strain on their heart after having taken Viagra. A physician or doctor will perform a test on your body to check for any possible anomalies, as well as give you a prescription for it, which you will need while buying Viagra.
Take Viagra only once a day (twice will be an overdose and could cause painful, long erections), while keeping a time interval of at least 24 hours between every Viagra pill intake.

You should also make sure that you read the packaging labels to ensure that the Viagra you are buying is legal and safe and hasn’t expired, especially since there have been widespread Viagra scams. You should keep yourself fully hydrated (a glass full of water before sex) while taking Viagra since dehydration is bad for erection. Also, you should take the pill at least one hour before the intended sexual activity for the pill to have an effect.

Don’ts
You shouldn’t take Viagra if you are already taking heart medication, since Viagra could cause your blood pressure to drop. People with leukemia, liver and kidney problems, chest issues as well as those with anemia are discouraged, if not forbidden, to ingest Viagra without a physician’s consult. You shouldn’t be consume alcohol or alcoholic drinks while taking Viagra, as it could trigger side-effects which could either be mild or even serious.

You should never prescribe or give Viagra to someone else, especially underage people. You shouldn’t accept Viagra from people either, especially since the dosage varies from person to person and you should have your own set of pills along with a doctor’s recommendation for Viagra. You shouldn’t continue Viagra use if you have suffered from allergic reactions such as difficulty in breathing, throat, tongue, facial or lips swelling or hives. Also, if you feel numb or nauseated during sex, a doctor must be called right away.