So you’ve been told that taking Viagra more than once per day is likely to cause serious problems. The medication does have a lot of side effects, and your doctor probably doesn’t recommend you taking it more than once per day. But is it really possible to take more than one dose of this drug per day? And if so, is there any advantage to doing so?
Let’s take a look.
What Is Viagra?
Viagra is a drug commonly used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED), or the inability to achieve or maintain an erection adequate for satisfactory sexual intercourse. The drug is also referred to as a ‘pink pill’ because of its color when viewed under certain light sources.
So what makes this medication so special? It belongs to a family of medications known as phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitors. PDE inhibitors increase the level of a certain chemical in the body known as cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP). When the levels of cGMP are high in the body, the result is increased blood flow to the penis and improved erectile function. In particular, Viagra is classified as a PDE5 inhibitor (also known as type 5 phosphodiesterase inhibitor).
How Does It Work?
When a man becomes sexually aroused, the levels of the chemical neurotransmitter dopamine suddenly rise in the brains of both partners. This is why some people experience heightened ‘sexual excitement’ even when they are not having sexual intercourse. The dopamine spike causes a sudden and marked relaxation of the muscles in the penile area that result in an erection. While this is a desirable response, it can also cause problems if the muscles in the penis remain overly relaxed for an extended period of time. In such cases, the man may experience penile fibrosis (scarring) or priapism (an erection lasting more than four hours).
PDE inhibitors work by preventing the breakdown of cGMP, which maintains high levels of cGMP and allows dopamine to remain active for a much longer period of time. This, in turn, reduces the likelihood of experiencing adverse effects from excessive dopamine activity. In contrast to other PDE inhibitors, which only work in men, Viagra is effective in both men and women.
Is It Safe?
While it is generally safe to take Viagra, there is a known risk of taking too much of the drug. In general, taking more than one dose of Viagra per day is not recommended because of the risk of adverse effects. But what are the side effects of taking too much Viagra?
These side effects are typically mild and transient, and include headache, flushing, and heartburn. But in rare instances, people have experienced severe liver damage and even death as a result of taking too much of the medication. So while the side effects are usually acceptable, it’s still best to avoid taking more than what your doctor recommends.
Because of this, it is generally advised against taking Viagra more than once per day, especially if you are also taking any medications that affect the liver (such as Hepatitis C or alcohol). In these cases, the risk of liver damage is greatly increased. So while the risk of taking too much Viagra is minimal, it’s still best to be on the safe side.
Can You Take Viagra Twice in a Day?
So you’ve decided that rather than taking one dose of Viagra per day as recommended by your doctor, you will try to take two doses per day. Is this a good idea? And if so, is there any particular reason why you should take two doses of the drug rather than one?
It’s always preferable to try and maintain a healthy lifestyle as much as possible, and the more medications you take, the more chances you have of experiencing adverse effects. So rather than taking two doses of Viagra each day, it might be a better option to take one dose in the morning and one at night. This way, you will reduce the chances of experiencing any unpleasant side effects.
While this may be the case in theory, it is not always practical. Some people find that two doses of Viagra per day results in an enhanced effect compared to taking one dose per day. So rather than altering your routine to suit the advice of this article, you may simply find that two doses per day work better for you. As a result, you may need to consider whether or not this is something that can be implemented into your routine.
Is It Worth Taking Viagra Twice in a Day?
If you decide to try and take Viagra twice per day, there is no reason why you should not be able to achieve an adequate erection for sexual intercourse, as long as you are taking the medication correctly and according to the instructions of your doctor. But apart from allowing you to have better erections, is there any advantage to taking two doses of the medication rather than one?
Well, apart from the obvious fact that you are less likely to experience unpleasant side effects, there is also the concept of ‘potency’. As mentioned before, Viagra reduces the breakdown of cGMP and maintains high levels of the chemical in the body. So over time, the effect of the medication will gradually diminish and may even become practically ineffective. In situations where two doses are required to attain an adequate erection, you can be sure that the medication will be more effective the second and subsequent times you take it. This is because the first dose of the medication does not yet offer the full effect of the drug and the second dose makes up for this shortcoming. In other words, taking the medication twice per day provides you with a more potent effect compared to taking it once per day. So while the effect of the drug may diminish over time, you can be sure that it will never be completely worn off.
Some people feel this diminishment of effect is not worthwhile and prefer to take one dose as soon as possible after waking, while others find that the effect of the medication steadily builds up throughout the day, reaching its peak towards the end of the day and gradually decaying towards the end of the week. In such cases, it may be best to take the medication once or twice a day at approximately the same time each day so the medication can have its full effect at all times, and prevent any potential adverse effects due to variations in the drug’s potency.
Final Takeaway
While it is generally safe to take Viagra more than once per day, especially if no other medications are involved, it is still best to avoid taking too much of the drug. In particular, it is generally not recommended to take more than one dose of Viagra per day, especially if you are also taking any medications that affect the liver. In rare instances, people have experienced severe liver damage and even death as a result of taking too much of the medication. So while the risk of taking too much Viagra is minimal, it’s still best to be on the safe side.
Because of this, it is generally advised against taking Viagra more than once per day, especially if you are also taking any medications that affect the liver. In these cases, the risk of liver damage is greatly increased. So while the side effects of taking too much Viagra are typically mild and transient, it is still best to avoid taking the medication if you can.
For people who find that two doses of Viagra per day offer an enhanced effect compared to taking one dose per day, this is certainly something to consider. But whether or not you should try and take two doses of the drug rather than one depends on your personal situation and whether or not two doses of the medication are necessary for you to attain an adequate erection for sexual intercourse. If one dose is sufficient, it may be best to try and maintain a healthy lifestyle as much as possible and avoid taking the medication if possible. But if two doses are necessary, it is usually best to try and maintain a regular schedule and take the medication at approximately the same time each day so the medication can have its full effect at all times and prevent any potential adverse effects due to variations in the drug’s potency.