After taking Viagra, some men experience headaches, muscle pains, and loss of sex drive. While these side effects are generally mild and go away once the drug has worn off, they can be bothersome. If you or a loved one are experiencing any of these side effects, here’s some information on how to counter them.
Take The Medication As Soon As Possible
Since these side effects occur primarily when the medication is first administrated, try to take it as soon as possible. The sooner you start experiencing relief from the side effects of Viagra, the sooner you can start enjoying a new sexual peak. However, if you experience any persistent side effects even after a week has passed, contact your doctor so that he can monitor and adjust your medication dosage if necessary.
Try One Of These Natural Viagra Alternatives
If you’re unable to take Viagra for whatever reason (such as contraindications or drug interactions), there are other solutions. When taken in combination with a natural antioxidant like vitamin C or E, grapes, or red wine, for example, saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) has the potential to increase blood flow to the penis, improving erectile function. Additionally, grapefruit has been shown in studies to reduce the side effects of Viagra, allowing for a better overall experience. To reduce these side effects, simply consume a lot of grapefruit or eat the fruit directly on its own, which is what most people do to enjoy its delicious flavor. Another solution is coenzyme Q10, which has been shown in studies to improve erectile function and reduce the side effects of Viagra by enhancing nitric oxide production within the penis.
Consult Your Doctor If You Experience Persistent Side Effects
If you or a loved one are still experiencing unwanted side effects a week after you’ve started taking Viagra, contact your doctor so that he can adjust your medication dosage or suggest other possible solutions. However, if these side effects are becoming bothersome even after a month, it might be time to consider alternative treatment options since Viagra is a drug and its effects can’t always be predicted. Since the drug has been around for a while, there are probably alternative treatment options available that have been shown to be more effective than Viagra (such as phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors) – but, since these are not approved by the FDA, your doctor may not know about them. With any medical condition, side effects are to be expected but should be minimised to the extent possible. While there’s no denying the effectiveness of Viagra, for some men it isn’t the panacea that it’s cracked up to be.