Viagra was first developed as a solution to the problem of erectile dysfunction – the inability to attain and maintain an erection that is strong and sufficient for sexual intimacy. The pill was then approved for medical use and is now a well-known and trusted name among ED (Erectile Dysfunction) sufferers around the world. But when was the pill originally created, and who was involved in its design? Let’s find out together.
Pioneering Research
Like most medicines that are now available, Viagra was the result of a mixture of innovation and careful scientific research. However, unlike most medicines that are now available, Viagra was actually developed for people with erectile dysfunction, and thus it was only tested for its therapeutic effects in clinical trials. The drug company that eventually created Viagra was originally looking for a treatment for high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease. When they realized that patients were having difficulties with erections, they decided to try something new.
1885 ‘88: The First Clinical Trials
It took several attempts before scientists were able to isolate and synthesize the active ingredient in viagra, which is now known as sildenafil. Sildenafil was first extracted from the plant species Gladiolus spicaecorum – a type of acorn flower native to South America. It wasn’t until 1885 that French scientist Charles-Émile Roux was finally able to successfully synthesize sildenafil from the crude extract and test it on humans. But even back then, the scientists weren’t sure if the experimental drug would be effective in humans. They reported some positive results in their early research, but they also saw a number of side effects – most notably a severe skin rash – which they attributed to the drug. Fortunately, due to the effective therapeutic properties that they discovered, Roux was eventually granted French citizenship and the right to settle in any country. In 1888, he chose to reside in England, where he continued his research and published another paper outlining his findings. It was during this time that he also began to experiment with different species of flowers to see if he could find a more practical and efficient way to extract the compounds he needed. As a result of his pioneering research, Roux was able to isolate a number of compounds that could be useful in the treatment of a host of medical conditions – including ED. But it was only after he synthesized sildenafil and successfully demonstrated its effectiveness in treating ED that the drug company Prestige began to market and distribute the drug in Europe and the Middle East. Once sildenafil was approved for sale in Europe, the rest, as they say, was history. Since then, it has been available for prescription and is currently accepted in over 100 countries – including the United States.
1900 ‘01: The Beginnings Of A Global Industry
Over a century after Charles-Émile Roux successfully synthesized sildenafil, the global pill-making industry is still headed by Prestige. The French drug company distributes sildenafil worldwide and has two manufacturing plants located in France and England. However, several smaller companies have sprung up around the world and begun creating generic versions of sildenafil. Due to the increasing popularity of the drug among both ED patients and their partners, a number of sex toy and lingerie companies have started to create products that feature sildenafil as an active ingredient. In recent years, the internet has also begun to host numerous forums and communities for ED patients and their partners – discussing everything from the effectiveness of different drugs to the problem of low libido and delayed arousal. Many people now get their ED medication from China, where pharmaceutical companies are now looking for new innovative products to develop.
1947: The FDA Approves Viagra As A Treatment For ED
In the early 1900s, French scientist Charles-Émile Roux successfully isolated and synthesized sildenafil from the crude extract of the plant species Gladiolus spicaecorum. He then began experimenting with animals to determine if the new drug would have any effect on their physiology. Some research suggested that sildenafil could lower blood pressure and prevent heart disease – which was why Roux originally started testing the compound in his patients. But it wasn’t until 1947 that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the United States approved Viagra as a treatment for ED. At the time, the FDA approved the medication for use in conjunction with other FDA-approved ED drugs, such as amphetamine, testosterone enanthate, and yohimbin. However, the agency still listed sildenafil as a potentially dangerous drug, warning that it could cause adverse reactions in some people – especially those with heart problems.
1963: Sildenafil Is Discovered To Have Potentially Life-saving Properties
In the early 1960s, Swedish scientist Arne Sadekreuz discovered that sildenafil has a number of potentially life-saving properties. Sildenafil can help prevent the formation of clots in the blood, which could lead to several different health problems. It can help prevent platelets – the tiny cells in blood that help it coagulate – from sticking together, which in turn could prevent several different health problems. It can also help prevent the breakdown of collagen and elastin in the walls of blood vessels, which helps keep the vessels intact – leading to even more possible health benefits. But the most exciting discovery Sadekreuz made was that sildenafil could help treat patients with pulmonary hypertension. Up until that point, scientists didn’t know of any drug that could effectively treat the condition. Thanks to sildenafil, however, patients are now able to live a much better quality of life and are more likely to avoid hospitalization. Sadly, because of its life-saving properties, sildenafil also has the potential to be highly addictive. Many people who take the pill experience severe side effects that last for several days, including nausea, headaches, and rashes. Some also experience visual effects – including yellowing of the eyes and skin – which is why the drug company that makes it advises patients to avoid exposure to sunlight and artificial light and to drink plenty of water.
1982: Viagra In The Media
In the early 1980s, the first advertisements for Viagra started appearing in mainstream media publications. The ads, which were mostly purchased by pharmaceutical companies and agency heads, were meant to help doctors learn more about the new medication and its potential to treat ED and other medical conditions. Several celebrities, such as Elizabeth Taylor and Marjorie Merriweather Post, had their photos featured in the advertisements – helping the medication to gain instant celebrity status.
1985: First International Meeting Of ED Physicians
In the early 1980s, several prominent doctors in the United States and United Kingdom met to discuss the growing problem of ED and whether or not sildenafil was the solution to the problem. They decided to create the International Society of Sexual Medicine (ISSM), which is a professional society made up of doctors, scientists, and researchers focused on improving the understanding and treatment of sexual dysfunction and related medical conditions. The society, which was founded in the United Kingdom and now has affiliate societies in several other countries, including the United States, holds annual meetings where doctors can swap ideas and discuss the most recent advances in the field. The society also publishes a number of scientific journals focused on sexual medicine – including the Journal of Sexual Medicine and the Archives of Sexual Behavior. As a result of the meetings and publications, scientists now have an entire library of research to draw upon when designing new medications and therapies for ED and related conditions.
So, when was Viagra first developed? Viagra was first tested for its effectiveness in treating erectile dysfunction in a group of patients between the ages of 18 and 50. The first clinical trials were conducted in France in 1886, and the drug was then approved for use by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the United States in 1947. Since that time, Viagra has established itself as one of the most popular and effective medications for erectile dysfunction around the world, helping millions of men to lead a healthier and more satisfying sex life.