An Introduction to the Effects of Viagra
Viagra® (
sildenafil citrate) is a prescription medication used to treat
erectile dysfunction, which is also known as
impotence or
ED. This medication has been studied extensively in thousands of men who have erectile dysfunction due to various reasons. In all studies, Viagra has been shown to help men with this condition engage in sexual activity.
To gain knowledge about the effects of Viagra, researchers asked men a series of questions about the ability to achieve erections and the ability to maintain an erection after penetration. They were also asked questions about orgasms, desire, satisfaction with intercourse, and overall sexual satisfaction. Improvements in erections were somewhat based on the
Viagra dosage, with 63 percent of men on 25 mg, 74 percent of men on 50 mg, and 82 percent of men on 100 mg reporting an improvement. One-third to one-half also reported successful intercourse during a four-week period. In other long-term studies, up to 88 percent of men reported that Viagra improved erections.
Is Viagra Effective for Men With Diabetes?
Research has been conducted to determine the effects of Viagra on men with
diabetes as well as erectile dysfunction. These studies also looked at the ability to achieve erections and the ability to maintain an erection after penetration. Men took either 50 mg or 100 mg of Viagra. Similar to the results of other studies, in men with diabetes, 57 percent reported improved erections, and 48 percent of intercourse attempts were successful.
