Mr. Wu is 39 years old and has a lovely daughter with his wife, but the family has been urging him to have a second child.
Mr. Wu was also very anxious in his heart, but every time he had sex, he couldn't do it, and it was even difficult to get an erection. His wife was also disappointed by this and asked Mr. Wu to find a time to go to the hospital for a check-up.
For the sake of a man's dignity, Mr. Wu was naturally reluctant to go to the hospital, he secretly went to the pharmacy to buy a box of Viagra to take, and after taking the medicine, the same room became much smoother, and he had to take one almost every time.
The problem of intercourse was solved, but Mr. Wu was still very anxious, could he only rely on taking medicine in the future? Will this medicine be dependent? So he sent a private message to ask Xiao Jiu, and then he started the following with Mr. Wu's doubts.
1. Long-term use of "Viagra" is addictive?
When the word 'sex' is mentioned, most people avoid it, thinking that it is a very private matter that cannot be shown to others, which also causes many people suffering from sexual dysfunction to be ashamed to seek medical attention.
In fact, the proportion of people suffering from sexual dysfunction in their lives is not low, according to the survey, the prevalence of erectile dysfunction among men aged > 40 years old in mainland China is about 40.2%.
When there is a lack of sexual power, many people's first reaction is to take Viagra. Viagra, whose scientific name is sildenafil, was first invented for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, and by chance, researchers discovered that it can dilate male genital blood vessels, and later became a drug for the treatment of male erectile dysfunction.
However, Viagra is not an "aphrodisiac", it does not play a role in increasing libido, but is only used to treat erectile dysfunction. Therefore, for men who have no disorders, taking drugs is naturally not the right symptom and it is difficult to have an effect.
So, will long-term use of "Viagra" become addictive?
Drug addiction refers to a strong dependence and craving for a certain drug, and a dual withdrawal reaction of mind and body. Whereas, Viagra is a prescription drug that increases blood flow to the male genital area after taking the drug, and the effect is temporary, does not change the body's need for the drug, and does not create dependence. Many large-scale clinical studies have shown that the use of Viagra does not cause drug dependence.
In fact, many people feel that the so-called "addiction" is actually a sense of psychological dependence on the patient. Such patients often have genital dysfunction and have a good experience after taking the medication. After stopping the drug, it is difficult to accept the gap, and I will always choose to take the drug, so there is a saying of addiction.
2. Will it be much worse than before after stopping? Does Viagra have side effects?
Many men are afraid that after stopping the drug, the function will return to the same as before, or even not as before. But in fact, this phenomenon does not occur, because Viagra is a drug that acts on the nervous system, not directly on the corpora cavernosa. After stopping the drug, most patients can still maintain good sexual function for a long time, which does not make the situation worse.
As for whether the body will develop drug resistance, at present, a number of studies at home and abroad have shown that drug resistance has not been found in patients taking drugs, and long-term drug use still has a good effect.
However, any drug will inevitably have some adverse effects, so let's be clear that Viagra is not a drug that is completely free of side effects.
Possible side effects of taking Viagra include headache, dizziness, blurred vision, nausea, and facial flushing, and some patients will experience symptoms such as photophobia, edema, and increased heart rate. These symptoms usually appear for a short period of time and recover on their own, so there is nothing to worry about. If the erection time is > 4 hours or the abnormal erection is more than 6 hours, it is necessary to seek medical attention in time for examination and treatment to avoid tissue damage.
It should be reminded that it is not recommended to take Viagra for the elderly who are over 65 years old, those who have had a myocardial infarction/shock within 6 months, patients with high/low blood pressure, patients with heart failure, and patients with retinitis pigmentosa.
3. Who is more powerful among the three types of "that's non"? Find out the four points before choosing
In addition to sildenafil, there are also vardenafil and tadalafil in clinical practice, these three drugs belong to the same class of drugs, but many people don't know how to choose, in fact, they can be judged from these four aspects.
1. Look at the speed of action
Sildenafil and tadalafil can only take effect 30~60 minutes after taking the drug, and they need to be taken 30 minutes before intercourse, while vardenafil can take effect in 10 minutes at the earliest.
2. Look at the duration of maintenance
Tadalafil has a half-life of up to 17.5 hours and can last up to 36 hours, making it one of the longest potencies. Sildenafil and vardenafil will have a shorter duration of effect, which is suitable for patients with high frequency of activity in couples.
3. Look at the impact of food
Taking sildenafil and vardenafil after eating a high-fat diet such as big fish and meat will affect the absorption of the drug and delay the effect of the drug, while tadalafil will not be affected by the diet.
4. Look at adverse reactions
Side effects such as headaches, dizziness, and indigestion may occur after taking all three drugs, but the chance of tadalafil appearing is relatively small.
Viagra is a commonly used drug in clinical practice, but it is not recommended that you take it rashly in your daily life, and if you have any physical abnormalities, you should seek medical attention in time, and it is advisable to take the drug under the guidance of a doctor.
Resources:
[1] "Is it addictive for men to take "Viagra"? Cainiu 2022-09-28
[2] "Menopausal Men, How to Protect "Sexual" Happiness, Use of "Viagra" Drugs Need to Be Paid Attention to". Human Health 2022-04-18
[3] "Sildenafil, vardenafil, tadalafil, it is the one with fast onset and few side effects!". Pharmacy People 2022-08-19
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