Viagra

When the news about Viagra began to flood the media, it sounded like the greatest miracle pill of all time. It would make every man, regardless of age or physical condition, into a fantasy superstud. They were even telling us that it was good for women. What more could we ask?

Unfortunately, the truth is a little different. While Viagra is certainly a medical breakthrough and could even be called a "wonder drug" for a large number of men who have problems with their erections and for their partners there is also a downside:

1. Viagra should not be taken by every man.

2. Viagra may not work for every man.

Here are some of the specifics:

Men who are taking nitrates, including nitroglycerin for heart problems, should not take Viagra; to do so could cause death.

Men who have had prostate cancer and have undergone radical prostatectomies (in which the gland is removed) may not benefit from Viagra, especially if there is nerve damage.

Men who have severe diabetes may find that Viagra does not work for them because of damage to their blood vessels.

Men with severe heart problems must be very cautious about their use of Viagra because the effort of strenuous sexual activity could put a dangerous strain on their hearts; they should consult their cardiologists before trying it.

Men with certain conditions that cause abnormalities to the penis, including Peyronie's disease, cavernosal fibrosis, or angulation, may have problems if they use Viagra.

Men who are predisposed to priapism (prolonged erections), or have sickle cell anemia, multiple myeloma, or leukemia, may not be able to use Viagra.

Men who have the inherited condition retinitis pigmentosa should consult their ophthalmologists before taking Viagra.

Men taking certain antibiotics and antifungal medications may not be able to use Viagra.

Men who have disorders involving sexual desire may not be helped by Viagra.

Men who do not have erectile dysfunction will not benefit from Viagra.

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