Viagra is a medication which is used in erectile dysfunction of men. However, as like as other medicines you have to be very careful about the dosage of Viagra. It ranges from 25mg to 100mg. Available doses are 25mg, 50mg and 100mg. Someone might think increasing the 100mg dose to 200mg will give him more result, he is completely wrong. Several studies say that 100mg of Viagra is better performer than 200mg. The only thing it increases is side effects.
Dosing Information
Now it is important for you to choose the appropriate dose among those three available doses. However, your doctor will prescribe you the appropriate dose regarding your age, health condition and other medication, here are some tips for you. It is recommended to take the pill before one hour of sex but you make take it between 4 hours to 30 minutes before of sexual activity. Moreover, one more thing to say here, Viagra does not help you to stimulate, rather it works in erection after stimulation. Generally, doctors prefer to start with 50mg. However, if you are not getting enough erection hardness, he may prescribe the 100mg dose. Do not go for higher dose until your doctor prescribes it. It should be taken once in a day. However, there is no time constraint (i.e. day or night) but you should not take Viagra more than once in a day. It can be taken with or without food. If you want your Viagra to work properly, you have to follow the prescription of your doctor. Otherwise, you may not get the proper result. In addition, if you are unsure about any point of your prescription have a talk to your doctor immediately. Viagra has no upper age limit. It has been found safe even in the age of 85 years. However, as it is not tested in age group of 18 years and below, it should be avoided for them.
Keep In Mind
Usually doctors prefer 25mg dose for the men above 65 years. If you have serious liver or kidney problem then also you should take the 25mg dose and be sure from your physician about the frequency of the use of Viagra. You must consult your physician before the start of this medicine. In case of high blood pressure and prostate problems and in case of alpha-blocker medication your doctor may prefer a lower dose of 25mg to start. If you are in a treatment of HIV, you should not take Viagra dose more than 25mg and that is also once in 48hours. Moreover, if you take Viagra with nitrate there is a chance of sudden unsafe drop of blood pressure. Viagra should not be used with other treatments that cause erections.
