Viagra is a blue diamond-shaped pill with company name engraving on one side and dosage information on the other side. Taking Viagra right is the best way to benefit from your treatment, as there are many aspects you need to keep in mind. You will have to be sure you discuss your Viagra dosage with a qualified professional before taking the very first dose. Viagra comes at three different dosages of 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg of the active ingredient sildenafil, although your doctor may also recommend 75 mg if you did not benefit from the 50 mg dose or the 100 mg was too high for you.
The Viagra dosage you are going to start with depends on a range of factors that are individual for every patient. You may need to take the 25 dose if you are older than 60, as patients from this age group are more likely to respond to this lowest dose. However, the most common starting dose is 50 mg, and it's the one most men will benefit from when they take it before having sexual intercourse. It's important to keep in mind that every dose is prescribed based on the doctor's recommendations, and it's a good idea to see a qualified specialist at least once, especially if you are planning to take Viagra for the very first time. Some medical conditions you have may affect your treatment and require a different dose. There may also be some drug interactions you will need to discuss with your health care provider, mentioning any drugs likely to interact with Viagra.
You will also have to keep taking the dose you have been prescribed every time before having sex. Even though Viagra is a very efficient treatment for erectile dysfunction, it's not a cure for it. No matter how high or low your Viagra dosage is, you will have to take it no more often than every 24 hours. It's supposed to be used about an hour before having sex, although some men may notice they respond to the dose they are taking sooner than that. Often, 30 minutes are required for the patient to be able to get an erection. Since the period of efficiency for Viagra is 4-5 hours for most men, you can take it even 3-4 hours in advance, but it's most efficient when used about an hour prior to sexual intercourse. You will have to be stimulated sexually to get an erection, because Viagra does not cause an erection instantly.