Now that we are past the novelty of being able to buy Viagra over the counter, people are looking for ways to take the drug more discreetly and efficiently. Luckily, there are many different ways to take the drug, and most allow you to enjoy the benefits of increased potency with less risk of adverse effects.
The Oral Route
The oral route to taking Viagra is the simplest and most convenient. You simply have to take a dose of the drug, usually 25–100 mg in the form of a tablet or pill. You should not exceed this amount of medication, as taking too much can cause adverse effects.
However, you should consult your doctor before you start taking this route, as there are certain medications that are unsafe when taken together and could cause serious complications. Your doctor may also advise you to take a break from the oral route and try one of the other alternatives listed below.
The advantages of the oral route are its simplicity and the fact that you can use any type and any dose of Viagra. Disadvantages include potential for adverse effects and the fact that it does not provide for continuous systemic circulation of the drug. This is important because there can be dangerous interactions with other medications if it is not properly metabolized in the body.
The Sublingual Route
The sublingual route is another possibility for taking Viagra. You simply have to dissolve the tablet or pill beneath your tongue for a few seconds before swallowing it. Unfortunately, this method can cause uncomfortable side effects, such as vomiting and dizziness. If you experience any of these side effects, you should discontinue use of the drug and/or seek medical help.
The advantage of the sublingual route is that it gets the drug directly to the genitalia, where it can most effectively be absorbed into the bloodstream. Disadvantages include the fact it is a relatively inefficient route for delivering the medication and the possibility of side effects. The drug does not enter the bloodstream as quickly as it does through other routes, meaning it takes longer for the desired effects to be felt.
The Intravenous Route
If none of the above options sound good to you, you should consider trying intravenous (IV) injection. In this case, you will need to find a qualified health professional to administer the medication, as you would with any other type of drug injection. Once the medication is administered, you can go about your business as usual.
Although somewhat more involved than other options, the intravenous route is considered the gold standard among pharmaceutical researchers and doctors for delivering medications because it is so much more effective. The advantage of this method is that it enables the body to properly metabolize and utilize the medication. The drug also gets delivered straight to the circulation, meaning it can be utilized by all areas of the body more effectively than other options.
The disadvantage of the intravenous route is that it is a little more involved to administer than other options. You will need to have medical training to be able to properly inject the drug. And, of course, if you experience any side effects, you will need to consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately.
Other Routes
There are other ways to take Viagra, such as transdermal patches and vaginal rings. The transdermal route of administration enables the drug to be absorbed directly through the skin. This type of medication is generally used to treat chronic pain, and it is effective for this purpose. However, it has not been proven to effectively treat impotence, and it is therefore not recommended for this use.
Vaginal rings are often used when pregnancy is suspected or when abortion is planned. The idea is to place the ring in the vagina, so when the woman orgasms, the tablet or pill contained within the ring is also activated. When used in this manner, vaginal rings are more effective than oral or transdermal routes of administration. Disadvantages include the fact they are not approved for use in the United States and the possibility of damage to the vaginal walls from the ring.
If none of the above options sound good to you, you should probably consider trying a different medication. But if you are still interested in trying an impotence medication and cannot find a drug that suits your needs, you can always ask a doctor or pharmacist about creating a customized treatment plan for you.