What can I expect the first time I take 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 work on the first try?

Viagra may not work fully the first time, especially if you feel anxious about sex. There are drug interactions linked to Viagra. Viagra can cause side effects, most of which are mild and temporary. All ED medications work best when they're combined with a healthy lifestyle.

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Does Viagra keep you hard after coming?

Viagra helps to maintain the erection after ejaculation and reduces the refractory time before a second erection can be obtained.

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What is supposed to happen when you take Viagra?

How does Viagra work? 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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Does Viagra make you feel anything?

The most common side effects are headaches, feeling sick, indigestion and dizziness. Many people have no side effects or only mild ones. It can be dangerous to take sildenafil if you also take medicines called nitrates (often given for chest pain). The combination can cause a dangerous fall in your blood pressure.

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How and when to use Viagra? (Sildenafil)

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Why do I feel bad after taking Viagra?

Viagra causes more blood flow to the penis for an erection by relaxing smooth muscle. But it can also affect smooth muscle along your gastrointestinal tract, causing an upset stomach. Between 3% and 17% of people report experiencing an upset stomach from Viagra.

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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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Will Viagra make you bigger?

Viagra does not make your penis bigger. No pill does. It can help you get and maintain a firmer erection that lasts longer, though. To put it another way, sildenafil and other ED medications make the most of what you've got.

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When is the peak effect of Viagra?

The concentration of Viagra in the blood peaks around 30–120 minutes after taking the drug — usually around the 60 minute mark. It is possible to start feeling the effects of Viagra at any time during this window.

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What does Viagra do to a woman?

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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Does Viagra keep you hard for 4 hours?

The effects of Viagra can last 4 to 8 hours, depending on the individual person and the dose you take. In fact, some people may experience more than one erection during this time. However, just because Viagra can stay in your body for up to 8 hours doesn't mean your erection should last that long.

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Can you drink alcohol with Viagra?

It's best to avoid consuming alcohol while taking ED medications like Viagra: Not only can alcohol counteract the medication's effects, but it can also worsen side effects, like flushing and headaches. Again, talk to your healthcare provider before drinking alcohol if you're taking medications like Viagra.

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Does Viagra last until the morning?

Even though the effects of Viagra won't last longer than 12 hours, it takes 24 hours to make sure it's safely out of your system. Taking more than one Viagra in the same 24 hour period could mean the amount of Viagra in your body builds up to unsafe levels.

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How do you know if a guy is taking Viagra?

Is There a Way To Tell if a Man is Taking Viagra? Wondering if your man is taking a pill to keep up his energy in bed? You could check his medicine cabinet, send an email to his doctor asking what prescription drugs he's on, or have his blood tested.

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What not to take with Viagra?

This is also true if you're prescribed sildenafil through a telehealth service, like GoodRx Care.
  • Nitrates. Nitrates are a class of medications that treat heart conditions, like chest pain (angina). ...
  • Alpha blockers. ...
  • Blood pressure medications. ...
  • Alcohol. ...
  • Medications that affect liver proteins. ...
  • Grapefruit juice.

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What happens if you take Viagra and don't do anything?

Nothing much would happen if someone without erectile dysfunction took Viagra, although they might think they feel better psychologically. But it would make a difference if you took it along with other drugs. Cocaine, marijuana, ecstasy, alcohol, nicotine, crystal meth - they all can cause erection problems.

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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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Can you take half a Viagra?

Erectile dysfunction (ED) medications that can be cut in half. The most common ED medications can be safely split. This includes: Sildenafil (Viagra)

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How much Viagra should I take the first time?

Viagra 50mg: A Typical Starting Dose of Viagra

The typical starting dose of Viagra or generic sildenafil is 50mg. If you have erectile dysfunction and want to start using medication to treat it, your healthcare provider will likely prescribe Viagra at a dose of 50mg for use around one hour before sex.

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Does caffeine help Viagra?

Genuine Viagra® makes it possible

In short, drinking one or two cups of coffee per day could reduce the risk of experiencing ED, assuming you're drinking regular strength coffee. However, it's important to note that this is very much a correlation does not equal causation type of situation.

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What's a rhino pill?

What Is a Rhino Pill? Rhino is a common brand of male sexual enhancement products you'll typically find in gas stations, drug stores and online. Rhino products aren't approved by the FDA, nor do they require a prescription.

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Does Viagra make a girl wet?

In women, Viagra can increase blood flow to the clitoris and the labia of the vagina which may increase lubrication and sensation. This may help some women with sexual arousal and orgasm, especially in women after menopause with vaginal dryness.

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Which is better Cialis or Viagra?

The biggest difference between Viagra and Cialis is the amount of time their effects last. Viagra remains effective for 4 to 6 hours, which offers ample opportunity to have sex on multiple occasions if you wish. However Cialis typically allows you to achieve erections for up to 36 hours after taking a tablet.

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What is the best pill to stay hard longer?

How oral medications differ
  • Sildenafil (Viagra). This medication is most effective when taken on an empty stomach one hour before sex. ...
  • Vardenafil (Levitra, Staxyn). This medication also is most effective when taken one hour before sex and can be taken with or without food. ...
  • Tadalafil (Cialis). ...
  • Avanafil (Stendra).

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