An Introduction to Viagra Dosage
The dose of
Viagra® (
sildenafil citrate) your healthcare provider recommends will vary depending on a number of factors, including:
- Your age
- Other medical conditions you may have
- Other medications you may be currently taking.
As always, do not adjust your dosage of Viagra unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
Viagra Dosage for Erectile Dysfunction
The recommended starting dosage for treating
erectile dysfunction is Viagra 50 mg one hour prior to sexual activity. However, you may take Viagra anywhere from 4 hours to 30 minutes before sexual activity. Depending on how well it works or possible
Viagra side effects you may experience, your healthcare provider may increase or decrease your Viagra dosage. The maximum recommended dose is Viagra 100 mg.
General Viagra Dosage Information
Some considerations for people taking Viagra include:
- Your Viagra medication can be taken at any time during the day. However, it is not recommended that you take Viagra more than once in a day.
- Your Viagra dosage can be taken with or without food.
- Do not break, chew, or crush the Viagra tablets.
- For Viagra to work properly, you have to take it as prescribed. Viagra will not work if you take it in a way other than how your healthcare provider prescribes.
- If you are unsure about anything related to Viagra or your Viagra dosage, please talk to your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist. Do not stop taking Viagra without first discussing it with your healthcare provider.
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