Viagra, or its generic form Sildenafil, doesn’t come in a “one-size-fits-all” strength.
A strength that works great for someone else, may not work as well for you, or, even your own dosage needs may change over time.
And, while you should never change your dose of medication without talking to your doctor first, there may be a few ways to tell if your dose isn’t a good fit and to start thinking about talking with your doctor about dosing options.
Read on to learn how to tell if your dose is a good fit for your needs, what the most common dosage is, and why some people may be better off with the lowest dose.
Viagra comes in 3 dosages: 25mg, 50mg, and 100mg.
Sildenafil, its generic form, comes in 4 dosages: 20mg, 25mg, 50mg, and 100mg.
The brand name tablets are all blue and are diamond-shaped tablets, while the generic Sildenafil tablets may be various colors and shapes depending on the manufacturer.
A good way to know that your viagra dosage is working well for you is that you will be able to achieve an erection starting 30-60 minutes after taking your dose, and you will be able to maintain an erection adequate to complete intercourse.
Then, your erection should go away after you are finished, or at least within 2-3 hours.
There are a few ways to tell if your current dose of viagra is not right for you, and that you may need to have a conversation with your doctor about dosing changes.
If your erection is painful, your dose may be too strong for you.
Or, if you have an erection that is lasting longer than 4 hours, this is a condition called priapism which can cause long-term damage to the penile tissues, and is a sign that the dose was too strong.
On the other hand, you may notice signs that your dose is too low for you.
If you are unable to achieve an erection after taking your dose, or are unable to maintain that erection for the entire length of intercourse, you may be on a dose that is too low and should talk to your doctor about options.
The most common starting dosage of viagra or sildenafil is the 50mg dose.
This is the middle of the range dosing, and it is half of the strength of the strongest 100mg dose, but double the strength of the 25mg dose.
According to the clinical trials, this 50mg dose was able to improve erections in 74% of men.
ll dosages of viagra or sildenafil are only meant to be taken once daily, and you need to always follow the instructions from your doctor.
Some men may be started out at the lowest dose of viagra, the 25mg tablet.
There are a few reasons why your doctor may choose to start you on this dose for your safety.
If you are taking medications for HIV, certain medications for high blood pressure, or other medications that may increase your risk of side effects from viagra, your doctor may decide to start you on the lower dose to make sure it doesn’t build up in your system and cause side effects.
In addition, if you have kidney, liver, or certain heart problems, your doctor may want to start you on the lower dose to make sure you do not get unwanted side effects from treatment.
In certain older age groups, usually 65 or older, your doctor may also start you on the lower 25mg dose.
In general, you want to stay on the lowest dose that helps your erectile dysfunction as higher doses tend to come with increased risks of side effects.
Here at Strut Health we are here to help you with your sexual health needs - virtually.
You can have a free 10-15 minute online doctor visit to see if erectile dysfunction medications are a good option for you.
If you are a good candidate for treatment with generic Viagra (Sildenafil) or generic Cialis (Tadalafil), your doctor will select an appropriate starting dosage for you and we can ship your prescription medication discreetly to your front door with our free shipping.
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