Viagra Connect 50mg Tablets
Viagra Connect tablets are a new way of getting branded Viagra erectile dysfunction tablets over the counter. Recently the MHRA in the UK reclassified the medicine to safe for sale over the counter. It is a popular treatment for adult men who suffer from ED (impotence).
They contain the same active ingredient as normal Viagra tablets, sildenafil citrate and works in exactly the same way. Sildenafil relaxes blood vessels in the penis when a man is sexually aroused. This allows more blood to get in, causing a harder erection. Viagra Connect belongs to the phosphodiesterase-5-inhibitor (PDE5) medicines just like normal Viagra and Sildenafil.
Is it Safe?
Viagra Connect is licensed for over the counter sale in the UK. The active ingredient in Viagra Connect, sildenafil, has been on the market for over 20 years since 1996 in Viagra. It has a proven safety record. Viagra Connect is available online at a considerable cost saving compared to in the pharmacy
Viagra Connect vs Sildenafil?
Sildenafil is the active ingredient in both Viagra and VIAGRA Connect but is also available as a non-branded generic product. The unbranded version of the medicine is clinically equivalent to the branded medicines but available with a great cost saving (Over 50% at higher quantities) over the branded equivalents.
All generic medicines undergo the same stringent tests as the brands to prove that they are medically the same as the branded versions. Without this they do not get approved to market. They have the same active ingredient, strength, quality and safety as their branded versions.
How does it work?
Once swallowed the medicine can take between 30 minutes to an hour to kick in. For it to work properly you will need to be sexually stimulated. The tablet can be taken with or without food but it’s worth noting that it works quicker without food. The effects of the tablet can last for up to 4 HOURS. This isn’t constant, rather the body is ready to achieve an erection for up to 4 hours meaning it will work for multiple occasions within the 4 hour window.
Often patients ask whether VIAGRA Connect is safe to use with alcohol. Excessive consumption of alcohol affects the body’s ability to achieve an erection. VIAGRA Connect is safe to use with alcohol however to get the best effect from the treatment you should avoid drinking too much before using it.
VIAGRA Connect Alternatives
VIAGRA Connect is the only over the counter medicine available for the treatment of ED but it is not the only medication available. Other treatments are available on prescription and online for those that do not find Viagra Connect effective or require a treatment with a slightly different profile.
Some of the alternatives include Cialis (Tadalafil) which can work for up to 36 hours, Spedra (Avanafil) which can start working as quick as 15 minutes in some patients, and Levitra (Vardenafil) which has been known to show less side effects than VIAGRA Connect. They are also similar PDE5 inhibitors to Sildenafil and are also available online.
ED Causes
- Lifestyle – Quite often our lifestyle choices can impact our sexual health. Obesity, alcohol and smoking can affect the ability to achieve and sustain an erection.
- Narrowing Blood Vessels – Health conditions such as Diabetes, High Blood Pressure and Cholesterol can all lead to narrowed vessels, leading to an insufficient blood supply to the penis.
- Medicinal - There are some medications which may be prescribed to you by your doctor that can cause ED as a side effect. These include medications for depression, prostate illness, psychotic illness and some heart medication.
- Nerve Problems – Some conditions such as Parkinson’s disease and Multiple Sclerosis which affect the nervous system in the body can also lead to ED.
- Psychological Conditions – Not all causes are physical in nature, sometimes it can be associated with the mental health of the person. Anxiety and stress can affect libido, therefore affecting the ability to sustain an erection. (NHS)
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