Sildenafil for Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common type of sexual dysfunction. It affects men of all ages and backgrounds. In the United States, some form of ED affects 30 million men. Dealing with erectile dysfunction can be a frustrating process. Luckily, Sildenafil is available to help you deal with ED and enjoy a fulfilling, satisfying sex life.

If you are interested in learning about sildenafil, contact functional medicine specialist Annamarie Salyer FNP-C at Bion Aesthetics and Med Spa in Indianapolis, IN.

Sildenafil is the active ingredient in Viagra. It is the oldest and most well-known pill for treating erectile dysfunction. For over 20 years, it has been marketed in just about every form of popular media.

Introduced to the public in the late 1990s, Viagra is now widely available as a generic medication. This means you no longer need to pay for brand name Viagra to access its benefits.

Sildenafil is a PDE5 inhibitor. It  inhibits the enzyme that controls blood flow to the soft tissue of the penis. This allows for blood to flow more easily into your penis, helping you get an erection.

Contrary to popular belief, it does not affect your sex drive. Nor does it cause random erections or affect your testosterone levels. Instead, sildenafil simply makes it easier to get and keep an erection when you feel sexually aroused.

Sildenafil has several advantages. The first is that it’s affordable, effective, and readily available. It is found in pharmacies everywhere. This makes it a reliable choice if you’re looking for a convenient, easy-to-find ED pill.

A typical dose of sildenafil lasts for approximately four hours. This makes it a good option if you want an ED pill that lasts for one night of sexual activity.

This relatively short duration of action is also great if you’re prone to side effects from ED drugs. This means they may be less likely to affect you throughout the night and following day.

After you take sildenafil, it takes about 30 to 60 minutes for the medication to start working. You can safely take sildenafil with or without food. However, taking it after a large, high-fat meal may slow down your body’s absorption of the medication.

Most men who use sildenafil are happy with its effects. In fact, in a 2002 study, more than 95 percent of men with erectile dysfunction who used sildenafil were satisfied with its effects on their erections and sexual function.

Another advantage of sildenafil is its lengthy track record. It’s been around for longer than any of the other ED pill. There exists a huge amount of published research on its effects and safety.

Sildenafil’s approximately four-hour duration of action makes it a convenient choice if you’re looking for a single-night ED treatment,

However, the fact that sildenafil can only be used once per day means that it’s not optimal if you want to have sex more than once per 24 hours. For example, if you take sildenafil around noon, you won’t be able to use it again at night.

Consuming food affects sildenafil’s absorption, which is a minor downside. It takes slightly longer to start working if you take it with a meal that’s high in fat.

Sildenafil can cause certain side effects. Most of these are minor and temporary. However, there are some that may be bothersome. Common side effects of sildenafil include:

• headaches
• facial flushing,
• nasal congestion
• back and muscle pain
• nausea
• dizziness
• vision issues
• rash.

Like all ED drugs, sildenafil can potentially interact with other medications. Talk to your healthcare provider about all other medications you currently use or have recently used before taking sildenafil.

Overall, sildenafil is one of the best ED treatments if you need to treat erectile dysfunction for a few hours at a time. Its short duration of action means that you can take it after dinner for relief from ED when you need it, without any lingering effects the next morning.