Does Viagra work for the first time?

When starting any new medication, it may take a few times before it reaches its full effect. This means that Viagra doesn't always work the first time. Your doctor will recommend taking it the next time you want to have sex and trying it again, at least 8 times.

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Does Viagra work on the first try?

Viagra may not work the first time you use it. It can take up to 8 separate doses of Viagra before you see the full effect.

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Does Viagra give you an instant hard on?

But Viagra itself doesn't give you an erection. Instead, you'll need to be sexually aroused in order for the drug to work. Viagra keeps working in your body for up to 5 hours. This means that if you're aroused, you should still be able to achieve an erection up to 4 hours after taking a dose of Viagra.

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How long does Viagra last first time?

The effects of taking 100 mg of Viagra can last for up to 4 hours after taking the drug. However, the strength of these effects is weaker at 4 hours than 2 hours after taking Viagra. As the concentration of Viagra in the blood typically peaks 60 minutes after taking the drug, the effects are strongest around this time.

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What should I expect the first time I use Viagra?

When you take Viagra for the first time you might get some side effects. These can include flushing of the skin, dizziness, or headaches. These side effects are normal as the blood vessels in your body are adjusting to the effects of Viagra. It usually takes a few hours before these side effects go away.

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Does Viagra get you rock hard?

Viagra does not stimulate you sexually, it can only help you get an erection once you're already aroused. Because Viagra only helps you to get an erection by improving blood flow to the penis, it doesn't force you to get an erection, so it won't work unless you're sexually stimulated.

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What happens when Viagra kicks in?

Viagra relaxes the muscle cells in the blood vessels supplying the penis, allowing an increased blood flow. Erections occur when blood flows into the penis. In the natural setting, i.e. with sexual stimulation, Viagra restores impaired erectile function by increasing blood flow to penis.

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How do you know when Viagra is working?

Viagra is absorbed quickly into your body. It can start working within 30 minutes, but it may take a couple hours for some people. However, one study on Viagra found that about 70% of men achieved erections in 30 minutes, and more than 80% of men achieved erections within 45 minutes.

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Why didn't my first time using Viagra work?

It's quite common for Viagra not to work the first time you take it. Many people who use Viagra are nervous about the drug's effects and anxious that it might not work as intended, increasing the risk of experiencing sexual performance anxiety. Before you give up on Viagra, try using it at least a few times.

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Should I take Viagra just in case?

Viagra is sometimes used as a recreational drug by men without ED hoping to enhance their sexual performance. While there is some evidence that Viagra can enhance the sex life of a man without ED, it isn't recommended for this purpose.

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Can you go to sleep after taking Viagra?

Can you sleep with Viagra? The effects of Viagra last one to four hours, depending on factors such as your age, medical condition, and prescribed dose. Studies have shown that if you sleep after taking Viagra, you may experience a significant increase in nighttime erections.

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What is the average age of men taking Viagra?

Pfizer, the company that manufactures this drug, has confirmed that the typical Viagra user is on average 53 years old. The company does not keep records of users younger than 33 years. The drug should not be used in young men who do not have erection problems.

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Does Viagra keep me hard after ejaculating?

Viagra is also prescribed for many men with early ejaculation. Viagra helps to maintain the erection after ejaculation and reduces the refractory time before a second erection can be obtained. These medications may be combined with various creams aimed at reducing sensitivity.

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What happens if my wife takes Viagra?

When used in women, Viagra is thought to raise blood flow to the genitals so that there's more sensitivity and stimulation. Studies have shown that Viagra may provide a benefit for women having difficulty with sexual arousal — since it may help them respond better to sexual stimulation.

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Who should not take Viagra?

are taking medicines called nitrates for chest pain (angina) have a serious heart or liver problem. have recently had a stroke, heart attack or a heart problem – your doctor should carefully check whether your heart can take the additional strain of having sex. have low blood pressure (hypotension)

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What should you not do after taking Viagra?

Drinking alcohol after taking Viagra may lower blood pressure and decrease sexual performance.

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Does Viagra last until the next morning?

Viagra usually lasts around 4 to 6 hours, but It might last for a longer or shorter time depending on the person taking it. The only way to know exactly how long it will last for you is to try it and see for yourself.

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Does Cialis work better than Viagra?

Effectiveness of all PDE5 inhibitors is similar; although reported effectiveness of Viagra, at 84% is slightly higher than that of Cialis at 81%. However, more men prefer Cialis because of its longer duration of effect.

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What helps Viagra work better?

If Viagra isn't achieving the results you desire, you can make changes to make Viagra more effective. Taking the pill at the right time, not taking it on a full stomach, and avoiding taking it with drug or alcohol use all might improve the effectiveness of the medication.

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