Does Viagra Work For All Patients? Possible Causes of Inefficacy

In case of deterioration in potency, men often seek Viagra. Indeed, it is a very popular and effective medicine for improving erectile function. Unfortunately, about one in five patients with this problem may get no effect. This means that the potency enhancer does not work at all or functions poorly.

Let's try to figure out what could be the reason for Viagra's ineffectiveness.

Situations are different. Do not panic after unsuccessful use of the pill. It is necessary to analyze whether you’ve done everything right.

If you’ve taken Viagra (sildenafil) for the first time and haven’t got any result or the effect was insufficient, there may be several explanations for this. In particular, have you managed to follow the instructions for use, which are indicated in the leaflet?

What Should You Know About Using Viagra?

1. The medicine begins to work when a patient is sexually stimulated (with the help of a partner or masturbation).
2. The effect of the drug may be delayed or deteriorated less if you have consumed fatty foods and/or alcohol (even in small amounts).
3. The action of Viagra can be dangerously stacked with the action of certain medications, especially nitrates (lowered blood pressure in this case). Excess nitrates can also be found in fresh vegetables and fruits. Try to eliminate suspicious foods from your diet.
4. Perhaps at the moment your erectile weakness is associated with a stressful situation the day before or another illness and you just need to rest and regain strength.
5. The dose you have taken may not be enough for you. Since it is recommended to start taking with the initial dose (usually 50 mg of sildenafil, if you have no health restrictions and have never taken this treatment before).

It is advisable to repeat the second attempt at taking sildenafil after 3 days, despite the fact that the drug can be taken once a day. Try to adhere to all recommendations for admission as much as possible. If this time everything worked out, then the reason was a violation of some rule of intake. If all the conditions for using Viagra have been met, and the result has not come, try doubling the dose. It is advisable to move to the next dose gradually, after 2-3 times of the same dose. The maximum daily dose should not exceed 100 mg. Using a dose that exceeds the maximum dose will not improve the result.

A related article: How Does Viagra Work in the Body?

If Viagra Stops Working...

If you have used sildenafil successfully several times before, but this time something did not work out, maybe you made a mistake somewhere and did something wrong. In any case, do not experiment for a long time and do not try to solve everything on your own. Better visit a doctor.

If You Have Received No Effect At All

We considered options where the pill had little or no effect after successful attempts.

How then to explain those cases when the effect after repeated use of Viagra never came, even if you are sure that you did everything right. The answer may be linked to testosterone, namely, to its insufficient level in the male body. If you have tried Viagra or other drugs of a similar effect (like Cialis or Levitra), and they have never helped you, then stop doing it. After 35-40 years of age, the level of testosterone in the male body begins to gradually decrease. In some men, this becomes the cause of erectile dysfunction. A decrease in sexual potency for this reason may not be corrected with Viagra. This requires a completely different treatment, which is prescribed and monitored by a doctor. If you possess this information, it may help you to understand your condition a little and consult a doctor for medical help in time.

Dr. Philip Schein MD

MD Philip Schein is an oncologist and Hematology Specialist primary located in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. He is over 55 years of experience in the medical field and more than 20 years of practice. He is skilled at the treatment & diagnosis of a large array of ailments & diseases in adults. Board certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine Certification in Internal Medicine / American Board of Hematology Certification in Hematology / American Board of Medical Oncology Certification in Medical Oncology

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