Viagra Connect
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About Viagra Connect
Viagra Connect is a drug used to treat erectile dysfunction in men . It works by increasing blood flow to the penis when sexually stimulated, resulting in a firmer and longer-lasting erection.
Viagra Connect is the over the counter version of the popular erectile dysfunction medicine, Viagra. It acts in the same way as Viagra, but is only available in one strength, 50mg.
Viagra Connect is not available in a 100mg dosage. However, Viagra tablets are available in 25mg, 50mg, and 100mg dosages. Viagra Connect contains the active ingredient sildenafil, which is also available in a generic form.
Viagra Connect is a branded version of Sildenafil. Viagra Connect is a PDE5 inhibitor and is taken daily when required, 1 hour before sexual intercourse, at a dose of 50mg.
How does Viagra Connect work?
Viagra Connect is taken when required, 60 minutes before sexual activity and it works by increasing blood flow to the penis, which helps to achieve and maintain a firmer and longer-lasting erection.
It is important to know that in order for Viagra Connect to work, sexual arousal and stimulation is still required, without this you will not achieve an erection even if you have taken Viagra Connect.
Viagra Connect Dosage and effectiveness
Viagra Connect comes in one dosage, 50mg. It is the recommended dose for people that have not used Viagra before, as it is a sufficient strength for most people suffering from erectile dysfunction.
Viagra Connect may not be effective the first time you take it, your body may need time to adjust to the treatment, so it should be tried at least 8 times to allow for Viagra Connect to reach its full effect before trying a different erectile dysfunction treatment. Viagra Connect remains effective for 4 to 6 hours after taking it.
Viagra Connect Alternatives
If you would prefer an alternative erectile dysfunction treatment to Viagra Connect, there are many other options available here at Ashcroft Pharmacy. This includes:
● Tadalafil (Generic Cialis 10mg or 20mg)
● Tadalafil Daily (generic Cialis daily 2.5mg or 5mg)
● Sildenafil (generic Viagra 25mg, 50mg or 100mg)
No more than one erectile dysfunction treatment should be taken at once and there should be a 24 hour break period between each tablet, or 36 hours for Tadalafil and Cialis.
Other alternative treatments include:
● Diet changes, such as reducing alcohol and fat intake
● Reducing stress levels
● Quit smoking (help for this can be found on our website)
● Counselling or couples therapy
● Vacuum devices (penis pumps)
Author Bio
| Name | Mr Suhail Jamil |
| Role | Superintendent Pharmacist |
| GPhc Number | 2069518 |
References:
https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.8725.pdf
https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/8725/smpc/print
https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/Sildenafil-viagra/
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/erection-problems-erectile-dysfunction/
Frequently asked questions
Viagra Connect is a new brand of Viagra available over the counter from Pharmacies without prescription.
Both medicines contain the same active ingredient, which is Sildenafil, so technically no Viagra Connect is not better than Sildenafil. They are equally effective. However, personal preference is also a factor, therefore some people may prefer Viagra Connect to Sildenafil and vice versa.
Viagra is available in 3 strengths, 25mg, 50mg and 100mg, whereas Viagra Connect is only available in 50mg. Viagra Connect can also be bought over the counter, whereas Viagra requires a prescription. Viagra 50mg and Viagra Connect are the same thing, except the Connect version can be bought over the counter.
Both drugs are similarly effective in treatment of erectile dysfunction. The better drug must be decided by personal preference.
No, taking them together is not advised as they can interact with each other and cause unwanted side effects.
Viagra Connect becomes effective approximately 60 minutes after taking it, however some men experience effects 20 minutes after taking it. Viagra Connect can be effective for 4 to 6 hours after taking it.
You can take one Viagra Connect tablet per 24 hours, however we recommend that you do not take one more than 4 times a week.
No. You should only take Viagra Connect if you suffer from erectile dysfunction. Viagra Connect will not work for the purpose of sexual enhancement.
This depends on which other medications you are taking. Before you can buy Viagra Connect, you will have to complete our online consultation where we will check that your other medications do not interact with Viagra Connect, before we prescribe you it.
Grapefruit interacts with Viagra Connect, which may increase your chances of getting side effects, therefore grapefruit should be avoided whilst taking Viagra Connect.
If Viagra Connect is not working for you, you should speak to your doctor about alternative treatments. The doctor may change your erectile dysfunction treatment.
This is not advised. The maximum Viagra dose is 100mg, instead of taking two 50mg Viagra Connect tablets, it is recommended to switch to the 100mg Viagra tablet and only take one. Taking higher doses than the maximum dose will not help you achieve a better erection, it will increase your chances of experiencing dangerous side effects.
Yes but only in small quantities. Too much alcohol whilst taking Viagra Connect may increase your chance of experiencing side effects and also make the erectile dysfunction worse.