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Malikye Tasman III
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Viagra is used to treat ED in men. It is the brand name given to a drug called Sildenafil Citrate. It belongs to a group of drugs known as PDE5. They function by relaxing the blood vessels which allows for an increased blood flow to the penis and helps in achieving and maintaining erections.

How does Viagra work?
Well, it works by allowing smooth muscle in the penis to relax, increasing blood flow. This causes an erection, firm enough for sexual activity. For Viagra to work, you need to be sexually aroused. It can not make you sexually aroused. You need to be sexually active in order to allow Viagra to work in your body.

What is the efficacy of Viagra ?
Viagra works in every 4 men out of 5 i.e, around 80% of men get successful results from viagra.
It needs to be taken with some amount of food. But, the food must be in light quantity.
People who use Viagra have reported being aroused for 2-3 hours.

Viagra Side Effects :
Like all medication, Viagra may cause side effects. These can include:

→ Nausea
→ Headache (Very common)
→ Dizziness
→ Vomiting, etc

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