Effects of Viagra

Viagra is easily one of the most well-known names among all the drugs in the market. It is primarily used for treating erectile dysfunction. However, Viagra has been known to affect the heart as well. The effects are diverse in nature.

What is Viagra?

Viagra is the brand name of a drug whose generic term is sildenafil. This drug is capable of dilating and relaxing the muscles that form the walls of your blood vessels. As the muscles are relaxed, blood is able to flow through the vessels more easily which results in improved blood flow to various parts of the body.

This also means that the penis can receive more blood and thereby get an erection. That is why Viagra has been used for treating erectile dysfunction. However, sildenafil can also be used for treating pulmonary arterial hypertension for the same reason. When it is meant to be used for such a purpose, sildenafil is marketed under the brand name Revatio.

A Short History of Sildenafil

Sildenafil citrate was first used by researchers to determine its viability in treating angina and high blood pressure problems. The studies did not provide any conclusive evidence that sildenafil could be used for treating these problems. However, researchers noticed that sildenafil had a unique side effect. It caused the participants of the study to experience more erections. Moreover, the erections lasted longer than average.

As a result of these findings, the researchers decided to focus on the impact of sildenafil on erections and sexual function. According to the results of those studies, researchers concluded that sildenafil could be used for treating erectile dysfunction. Sildenafil began to be marketed as Viagra to be used for treating this medical condition. It is also possible to get the generic drug sildenafil from My Canadian Pharmacy.

Viagra and Its Use for the Heart

Although sildenafil improves erections, it mainly affects the cardiovascular system in order to achieve such a result. For that reason, it can have an effect on the heart. Researchers have found out that sildenafil can be used for treating certain conditions of the heart directly.

• Pulmonary arterial hypertension is one of the diseases that can be treated with sildenafil. In this disease, the arteries in the lungs tend to suffer from high blood pressure. By dilating these blood vessels, sildenafil is able to improve the flow of blood and thereby bring relief.
• An increase in the levels of certain hormones in the body can place a lot of stress on the heart. These hormones stimulate the heart and cause it to beat faster. As a result, the heart weakens faster leading to a number of serious medical conditions. Sildenafil is capable of preventing these hormones from exerting their influence on the heart. In other words, the heart can resume beating at a normal pace.

The Negative Effects

Although sildenafil has been noticed to bring relief in ED and certain cardiovascular conditions, it can have certain negative effects as well. There can be a number of side effects to using Viagra. Here are some of those side effects.

• Symptoms of a heart attack such as pressure or pain in the chest accompanied by sweating and nausea. You must stop taking the medication and get medical help immediately if you begin to display this symptom.
• Allergic reactions like difficulty in breathing, swelling and hives. Contact medical professionals immediately in such cases.
• You also need to get medical help if your erection lasts for more than 4 hours.
• Irregular heartbeat is also a sign of concern.
• Convulsions or seizures also call for the same thing.

Other Drugs and Viagra

It is possible for you to experience some negative effects if you consume Viagra with certain other medications. You may be taking some of these medicines from My Canadian Pharmacy. Therefore, you must inform your doctor of all medicines that you are taking before taking Viagra for treating erectile dysfunction. Here are some of the medications which should not be mixed with Viagra.

• Antibiotics like erythromycin, clarithromycin and telithromycin;
• Drugs for high blood pressure;
• Medications for HIV/AIDS;
• Antifungal medicines.

With medicines such as Viagra, it is important that you take the proper precautions to ensure that your health does not suffer.