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Can Viagra Be Taken For Erectile Dysfunction?

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Posted on Fri, 7 Aug 2015
Question: Hello I have been experiencing ED symptoms and would like to try a ED medication. a friend has told me of similar problems and found help with Viagra. I have been unable to discuss this with my doctor as it is a little akward can you help?
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Answered by Dr. Shubham Mehta (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
viagra helps in ED.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to HCM.

I understand your concerns.

Yes, viagra (prescription drug) is helpful in case of ED.
Importantly, this drug has to be used cautiously in cardiac patients. It can cause sudden fall in blood pressure.

If you are in otherwise healthy condition, you can safely use this drug.
The drug has to be taken 1-2 hours prior to intercourse.
It can cause headache, dizziness, gastritis for initital few days. These side effects will diminish on their own.

Hope this information helps you.
Feel free to ask further.
Thanks.
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Can Viagra Be Taken For Erectile Dysfunction?

Brief Answer: viagra helps in ED. Detailed Answer: Hello Welcome to HCM. I understand your concerns. Yes, viagra (prescription drug) is helpful in case of ED. Importantly, this drug has to be used cautiously in cardiac patients. It can cause sudden fall in blood pressure. If you are in otherwise healthy condition, you can safely use this drug. The drug has to be taken 1-2 hours prior to intercourse. It can cause headache, dizziness, gastritis for initital few days. These side effects will diminish on their own. Hope this information helps you. Feel free to ask further. Thanks.