Can Generic Viagra Be Used at Any Age?
The fact is that Viagra can be taken by a man of any age, on condition that he has reached legal age of adulthood and does not have hypersensitivity to the medication’s active ingredient – sildenafil citrate. But there are some nuances concerning age.
Using generic Viagra (sildenafil) at older age
A lot of men who take Viagra and its analogues are in the age of maturity, and it can be said that older men are more likely to have erectile dysfunction, though it is not directly connected to the age.
ED can occur at any age, but at least 30% of men after 40 experience erection problems to some extent. There’re several reasons for weaker erections in older years. Older men often have a lower testosterone level, that’s why they need more stimulation to reach an erection. But it is still normal for them to have erection and enjoy sex. Also they often have high level of cholesterol, high blood pressure and, as a consequence, diseases of blood circulatory system, such as atherosclerosis.
Taking into account erection problems of many older men, it is not surprising they often wonder if they can use generic Viagra and other oral drugs with similar action at mature age. The answer is yes, they can, if they have erectile dysfunction. This diagnosis has to be made by a doctor/physician. For this purpose the patient will have to pass examination and analyses; as a result, appropriate treatment will be appointed and suitable medications prescribed – these can include Viagra or not – it depends on the actual cause of impotence. Older men should also be careful, since they often have weaker overall health and take various medications that can interact with Viagra’s active substance – sildenafil citrate. They should consult the doctor and find out whether generic Viagra can be taken simultaneously with other drugs consumed.
It also should be mentioned that the older the man, the higher plasma levels of sildenafil and the slower clearance of medications from the body he has. That’s why patients over 60 usually are prescribed lower doses of ED drugs. They start with 25 mg, and then increase the dosage to 50 mg, if it is appropriate. Intake of higher dosage can lead to increased sildenafil concentrations in the blood and, as a consequence, a greater chance for side effects, as well as for negative interaction with other medicines consumed, including severe drops in blood pressure.
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Viagra intake by senior men: to be or not to be
Sometimes very young men also start taking erection stimulants. They often do it because of curiosity, while their erectile system is in the complete order, and expect that they will become sexual giants with fantastic erection. But it is necessary to understand that if your erection is OK, consumption of Viagra and its analogues is not recommended, because one should not interfere into the properly functioning and healthy organism.
And in the twenties erectile dysfunction is rare and can be confounded with some other innocuous states. For example, a young man can fail to reach hard erection because of shyness, anxiety or lack of sexual experience; psychological help would be the best solution in such case. It is also recommended to quit smoking (if you do), misusing alcohol and fast food, and to be more physically active – regularly do physical exercises. It is not that generic Viagra is prohibited for intake by young men, it is just not necessary, and leading a healthier way of life can be more useful and reasonable.
It should be also mentioned that sometimes young (and not only) men mistakenly think that they have erectile dysfunction, just because their erection is not as hard as they want it to be. But men who really have ED are not able to reach and maintain erection, and if you can do it, impotence is not your case and there is nothing to worry about. But in some cases Viagra can be taken as a temporary measure, if there is a problem with blood flow to the penis.
