Wonder drug Viagra completed 10 years of wonderful life. Viagra is a brand name for Sildenafil which is used for sexual dysfunction problems. England researchers accidentally identified its efficiency in treating erectile dysfunction in males while they are testing it for heart diseases. FDA took 10 years to grant its approval. Afterwards, Viagra changed the lives of many impotent males worldwide. Viagra (blue pill) dilates blood vessels by releasing nitric oxide and increases blood flow to organs like penis thereby keeping erection. Viagra got another nickname “Vitamin V”. It is the first oral drug approved by FDA for erectile dysfunction (ED) after more than 120 clinical trials on 16,000 men over 10 years. Before the discovery of Viagra, doctors treated impotence through painful surgical procedures. Viagra should be taken on empty stomach for better efficiency and it takes 30 minutes to start action. Viagra can be taken by men of all ages but its efficiency in females is unknown. Viagra statistics: 1. Viagra released into American market on March 27, 1998. 2. More than 25 million men used this wonder drug till date in 120 countries. 3. It is difficult to tell its effects on the personal lives of many couples. Men who lonely suffered for their impotence were now resurrected their sexual lives. 4. Viagra was originally tested for heart diseases like angina. 5. 50% of men over 40 years have some sort of sexual dysfunction problems. Viagra (Sildenafil) uses: 1. Most commonly prescribed drug for erectile dysfunction (60% market share). 2. It relieves jet lag. 3. It is used in high altitudes to increase cardiovascular performance. 4. It is also used in pulmonary hypertension in some cases. Contraindications: Viagra should be used on doctor’s prescription only. It will show dangerous side effects when used along with nitrates or alpha blockers in heart patients. You should tell physician about your drug history and drugs you are currently using. Patients who have liver or kidney problems should take drug dose as … [Read more...]
Natural herbal sex enhancers are harmful to heart
Herbal alternatives for prescription sex medications like Viagra are harmful to your heart. They could even cause serious heart problems like stroke. Most of these natural sex enhancers are not really herbal drugs but unregulated poor compositions of prescription medicines. According to researchers, 90% of herbal medicines (natural sex enhancers), contain irregular quantities of prescriptive drugs for erectile dysfunction. According to Pfizer research, 70% of these herbal sex enhancers contain significant quantities of Sildenafil Citrate. Even heavily researched prescriptive sex medications like Viagra, Cialis or Levitra are causing heart problems. No one should use any sex enhancer without physician’s advice. FDA received reports of serious adverse side effects like irreversible erection, severe headache, vision problems and spontaneous nose bleeding. Most of these drugs slow blood flow to genital organs along with heart leading to stroke. When these drugs coupled with nitrates (blood pressure drugs), it will lead to catastrophic results. More than 5 million Americans are taking nitrates either for blood pressure or sexual dysfunction. According to Nutrition Business Journal, market for natural sex enhancers has grown from $ 100 million to $ 400 million just within 5 years. Internet is providing ideal opportunity to market these herbal sex enhancers to its target group by advertising in porn sites. It is almost impossible to monitor these sites and ads. Cheap rates of these herbal sex stimulants are another advantage. Unlike prescription medications, these herbal medications are released into markets without proper research. But sexual dysfunction drugs like Sildenafil underwent several clinical trials before allowing for prescription. FDA was recently authorised to recall any dangerous medication whether it is prescriptive one or herbal drug. Government should give more powers to FDA to eradicate this growing menace. Media should educate people on the adverse effects of drug usage without physician’s advice. Health advice: Never use drugs without doctor’s advice. … [Read more...]
