Viagra 25 Pack – 50 MG

What is Viagra?

Viagra (nicknamed “the little blue pill”) is a drug that is used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED). Erect Direct offers it at a dosage of 50mg per pill.  The 50 mg dose is the most commonly used dose, although some people may benefit from higher or lower doses. Viagra is part of a “family” of medicines used to treat ED called phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors (PDE5i). Other drugs in this family include Cialis (tadalafil), Levitra (vardenafil), and Stendra (avanafil). All of these drugs have the same mechanism of action, but there are subtle differences that may lead the doctor to recommend one drug over the other based on your treatment goals.

What is Generic Viagra?

Viagra was originally patented by Pfizer and brought to the US market in 1998. It is FDA-approved to treat erectile dysfunction (ED). After the patent expired, the FDA gave permission to other drug companies to market a generic version of Viagra. The FDA requires generic drugs to be bioequivalent to the brand name version. This means that they act the same way in the body and are expected to produce the same effects as the original brand name drug. Generic drugs are generally much cheaper than the original brand name drug, and most drugs prescribed in the US and Canada are generic.

What is Sildenafil Citrate?

Sildenafil citrate is the chemical name of the active ingredient in Viagra. When sildenafil is sold in 25, 50, or 100 mg dosages, it’s called Viagra or it is the generic for Viagra. When it is sold in a 20 mg dosage, it is called Revatio or it is the generic for Revatio. Revatio is FDA approved for treating pulmonary hypertension. Both Viagra and Revatio contain the exact same ingredient (i.e., sildenafil citrate), they simply differ in the strength in which they are produced.

How Should I Take Viagra?

Viagra should be taken without food 30-60 minutes before sex and its effects last up to 6-8 hours.