After more than a year of anticipation and hype, the long-awaited arrival of the little blue pill, known as Viagra, finally happened in the form of a great oral drug that allows men with erectile dysfunction to get and keep an erection that is satisfactory for sexual activity. Although it is a significant advancement, the fact that Viagra is a pill that can be taken orally before sexual activity may still leave a bad taste in some patients’ mouths.
Is There A Limit To How Long You Can Stay Hard?
The short answer is no, but there is a limit.
According to the package insert, Viagra can be taken up to four hours prior to sexual activity and maintained for 36 hours. This is an important piece of information to keep in mind if you are planning to stay hard for an extended period of time. For some men, even the four-hour time frame before sexual activity can be too long to wait. If this is your situation, then other alternatives, such as injectables or implants, may be more suited to your needs.
What About Sildenafil (Viagra Super Force)?
Another drug that is supposed to be a better version of Viagra is called sildenafil (Viagra Super Force). It is also a PDE5 inhibitor that is taken orally and was initially developed for the treatment of erectile dysfunction in men. Like Viagra, it allows men to get and keep an erection that is satisfactory for sexual activity, but it is said to be more potent and have fewer side effects than the original Viagra. It was developed to help men better experience orgasm and prevent common sexual dysfunction. Unfortunately, like Viagra, sildenafil has a number of drug interactions and may cause negative side effects in some patients. However, if these are tolerated well by the patient, it may be a better alternative than Viagra for some men who need quick and easy access to an erection that is satisfactory for sexual activity.
Is It Worth Sticking Around For?
The most suitable alternative to Viagra for some men who need an erection that is satisfactory for sexual activity is called Cialis. Considered to be the gold standard in the field, Cialis is a PDE5 inhibitor, just like Viagra and sildenafil. Additionally, it can be taken either orally or sublingually (under the tongue) and is available in a number of different dosages so that it can be tailored to the individual’s needs. Like Viagra and sildenafil, it allows men with erectile dysfunction to get and keep an erection that is satisfactory for sexual activity. It also works faster than Viagra and has fewer drug interactions. There is also a self-care guide available that instructs women how to induce an orgasm in men when they are on their period, which is useful for partnered sex or for casual encounters.
Will It Be Widely Accepted Or Rejected?
Although it has been around for more than a decade, it will still be a few months before we know how well-accepted Viagra will be in the medical community and among men who need an erection that is satisfactory for sexual activity. The great thing about the development of Viagra is that it has opened up a whole world of previously unavailable treatment options for men with erectile dysfunction, allowing them to choose what is best for them. We need more time to see how this new drug will be received and whether it will become a permanent fixture in the medical treatment of erectile dysfunction.
In the meantime, please continue to consult with your doctor or a specialist about your options for treating erectile dysfunction, as he may have additional suggestions for you.