Viagra is more than you might think

Viagra was originally conceived as a drug therapy to treat hypertension, or high blood pressure. Hypertension is related to heart attacks, strokes and heart failure, so an effective treatment would save lives and improve quality of life. Pfizer originally shelved the drug for this use but discovered the side effect of erections in test subjects just couldn’t be overlooked.

That much is history, and today Viagra is the drug therapy for ED or erectile dysfunction. But what happened to the original work for hypertension? The drug is essentially a PDE5 inhibitor, a compound that affects blood flow. More tests and trials found that the drug could be useful for treating blood pressure problems and so it was released in a new form as Revatio.

There are other conditions it may help such as altitude sickness, Raynaud’s syndrome, and heart disease, but it is not recommended that you buy Viagra yourself in an attempt to self-medicate. As with any prescription drug, it is essential to get a professional diagnosis and prescription.

This is because there may be side effects caused by the drug. The most common side effect is facial flushing and headaches, reported in 10-15% of users. There are also other mild issues reported by users. These are blocked noses/nasal congestion and indigestion. Another effect can be back pain. The most important point to be mentioned is that if a person is taking nitrates they should never use any ED medications. Nitroglycerin is used to prevent angina, and when taken in conjunction with erectile dysfunction drugs can cause dangerously low blood pressure.

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