To take Viagra, swallow one tablet whole with water or juice around an hour before you want to have sex. You should only take one tablet every 24 hours.
For the best results, you should take Viagra on an empty stomach. This doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t eat for the entire day, but you should leave two hours between your last meal and taking Viagra.
You should avoid heavy or greasy meals before taking Viagra, as it makes it take longer to start working. You should also avoid drinking alcohol, as it can make Viagra less effective by making it harder for you to get an erection.
You should also avoid grapefruit juice, which changes how your body breaks down medicines such as Viagra, which makes it take longer to start working.
If you’re nervous about taking Viagra for the first time, you could try taking it on your own to see how it works. This can help you get comfortable with how it feels, and build confidence that it will work for you when you need it.
When to take Viagra
You should take Viagra at least an hour before you plan to have sex. This gives the medication time to start working, so you’re ready to have sex when you want to. Viagra lasts for up to four hours after taking it, so you’ll still be able to get and keep an erection even if you take it earlier than an hour before.
How often can you take Viagra?
You can take one Viagra tablet every 24 hours. Taking any more than this is unsafe, which could cause side effects or serious health complications, including permanent damage to your penis. You should also not change your dosage of Viagra, so you should not take two 25mg tablets to have a 50mg dose unless advised to do so by a doctor, as this may be unsafe if your doctor has prescribed you a lower dosage.
If you take Viagra and do not feel that it is working, you should not take another tablet. It may just be taking a little longer to start working, and even if the medication is not effective it is still inside your body, so taking more could cause complications.
Is it safe to take Viagra for a long time?
Yes, it is safe to take Viagra for as long as you need it. Studies of long-term Viagra use have shown that it doesn’t cause health problems, and that it stays effective in helping men to get and keep an erection.
Can You Take Viagra With Alcohol?
Drinking alcohol may reduce your ability to get an erection, making Viagra less effective, and can also make the side effects of Viagra worse. While alcohol is often used by some people to overcome nerves and sexual anxiety, drinking can actually make it harder to get an erection - and can make Viagra less effective. Alcohol can also worsen the side effects of Viagra, even when drinking in moderation. Read what our doctors have to say about the risks of taking Viagra with alcohol.
Does Viagra expire?
Viagra, like most medications, has a shelf life and can become less effective if it’s left unused for too long. You should check the expiry date on your own packet, and should be stored below 30°C and out of direct sunlight.
You should aim to use your medication by the expiration date printed on the box of your medication. If your Viagra is past the expiration date, you should take it to a pharmacy for them to dispose of, and get a new box of Viagra as it may not be safe to take it.
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