Viagra (sildenafil) is the most popular and widely recognized brand of a drug used for the treatment of male impotence. Another term used for this condition is erectile dysfunction. It’s best to use this term to make yourself clear, as impotence being a broader term, may not give the full picture. Viagra is very well tolerated by most people taking it, with about 80% of patients reporting benefits from the treatment, including boosted libido and increased quality of erection. Your health care provider will increase your Viagra dosage in case it is not efficient for the first time.

Take every tablet of this medicine whole – do not try to break it or crush it to make sure active ingredient is released when it reaches the stomach. Any drugs you are currently taking are supposed to be reported to your doctor, even if those are medicines, vitamins or any herbal supplements. Keep this drug out of the reach of children and other people to whom it was not prescribed. Serious problems are rare and in many cases are contributes to by a number of health conditions, such as heart disease, cardiovascular disease, and a number of others. These and some other factors can lead to serious problems with brain, blood vessels and heart.