Viagra - indications, mechanism of action, side effects

Viagra has saved the sex life of more than one couple in the world. These little blue pills help increase blood flow to the male penis so that it can maintain an erection for longer. It is interesting that the drug, popular among men, was invented by chance, while searching for a cure for angina pectoris - a heart disease that narrows blood vessels that supply organs with blood. What makes one pill of Viagra capable of turning a man into a stallion?

1. What is viagra

To understand correctly how viagra works, it is worth knowing what they really are erectile disfunction. This is a problem that affects men who cannot experience or maintain an erection for a long time, which prevents successful intercourse.

The causes of disorders are sometimes psychological problems such as stress or insomnia. They can also be the result of an illness or lifestyle. However, not every problem with penile erection can be called erectile dysfunction. We talk about them when at least one of the four attempts of a man to have sexual intercourse ends in a fiasco.

2. The mechanism of action of Viagra

For some men, taking Viagra before every sexual intercourse is the only chance they have. successful sex, Why? Action of Viagra it is based on the relaxation of muscle cells in the blood vessels of the penis, due to which there is a chance for more blood to flow to this organ. An increase in its flow means an increase in the likelihood of an erection.

How does an erection occur?? When the brain is excited, for example, to see a sexy woman, a signal is sent to the penis. Nerve cells found in the tissues of the penis begin to produce nitric oxide, which leads to the production of a chemical called cGMP.

This substance relaxes the smooth muscles of the walls of the vessels of the penis, causing them to dilate, improving blood flow and getting an erection. Thanks to its ingredients, Viagra increases cGMP levels and provides additional blood flow to the penis, which helps with maintaining an erection.

It is worth remembering that Viagra is not just sold by prescription. During the visit, the doctor will definitely ask the man about any illnesses, such as those associated with a heart attack, stroke, too low or high blood pressure, and allergies.

Erectile dysfunction can be caused by various medical conditions such as high cholesterol, hypertension, obesity, or type 2 diabetes, so it's best to check yourself carefully before taking Viagra.

3. Side effects of Viagra

Viagra, like other pharmaceutical drugs, can cause Side effects of Viagra. The most common Side effects of Viagra are: headache, redness of the skin.

Less common side effects of Viagra are vomiting, nausea, muscle pain, nasal congestion, increased heart rate, stomach problems, and visual disturbances.

Usually side effects of taking viagra they are mild and disappear on their own within a short time. In case the symptoms persist, are very severe or other symptoms not mentioned above, consult your doctor. Medical attention is also needed if an erection lasts longer than four hours after taking Viagra.

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Article reviewed by an expert:

Stanislav Dulko, MD, PhD

Sexologist. Board member of the Polish Society of Sexologists.