Viagra Dosage - Unable to Maintain a Strong Erection Posted: 12-13-07 04:03am
Hi, Im a fit 39 year old but for over two
years now have not been able to maintain a
strong erection. My and my girlfriend have
tried penis rings and a
relaxed/non-pressured approach but my
penis always lets me down (so to speak). I
might penetrate her but within a minute it
goes semi soft and renders full sex
useless!
Today I talked my female doctor into
prescribing my some Viagra.
She didnt give me any tips of when to take
it or how much. Maybe it was because she
was embarrassed, I dont know.
I later collected my prescription from the
chemist and she's only allowed me 4 x 25mg
tablets! I thought that one had to take at
least 50mg for them to work effectively.
What is the normal required dose, can I
get away with 25mg? Im a little nervous
about trying it with my girlfriend...what
if these dont work?
Please give my some tips and hints as I am
worried and also feel I am a little young
to be on viagra. What of the future?
Thanks
Tango<br>
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Sexual Health - Men Answer A3477 Posted: 12-17-07 08:25am
As with all prescription drugs, the proper
dosage is recommended at the discretion of
a licensed medical doctor. The recommended
dose of Viagra (sildenafil) is 25 mg to
100 mg taken once per day between 30
minutes and 4 hours prior to sexual
intercourse. It is usually recommended to
start with a dosage of 50 mg and then
lower or raise the dosage as appropriate.
Viagra increases the flow of blood to the
penis and causes a harder erection. It is
efficient for men (usually older) who are
experiencing atherosclerotic changes in
their blood vessels. 39 years of age is
not considering very old by medical
standards but it is not young, either. You
can consult a urologist about your
condition if Viagra doesn’t help.
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