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Herbal
Viagra
What
You Should Know Before You Take It
Because
herbal supplements aren't subject to the same rigorous standards
as are prescription and over-the-counter medications, it isn't
possible to endorse any of these so-called "herbal Viagra" products
as safe.
Sildenafil (Viagra) is a prescription medication used to treat
erectile dysfunction. It works by increasing blood flow to the
penis when a man is sexually aroused. Many herbal products marketed
as sexual stimulants claim to be "natural versions" of Viagra
— but they aren't the same as the prescription drug. Some contain
substances (vasodilators) that improve blood flow by relaxing
the walls of blood vessels. But no herbal products are as specific
for blood vessels to the penis as Viagra and other similar prescription
drugs are.
As
a result, these herbal remedies may cause generalized low blood
pressure and restrict blood flow to vital organs. One popular
herbal medicine called yohimbe — which is marketed as a sexual
stimulant — can be dangerous if used in excessive amounts. If
you have erectile dysfunction, see your doctor to discuss proven
treatment options.
A
new study has found that many brands of herbal Viagra are actually
carrying significant levels of prescription phosphodiesterase
inhibitors -- sildenafil, sold by Pfizer under the brand name
Viagra and tadalafil, Eli Lilly and Co's Cialis. These erectile
dysfunction drugs affect blood flow and can be deadly when taken
with certain heart drugs containing nitrates.
Current law
allows non-prescription supplements to be advertised so long as
they do not make specific health claims, such as lowering cholesterol.
Other herbs used may have side effects such as skin reactions
and cardiovascular disorders. Thus, when you use these "natural
Viagra supplements" you may be risking your health!
For
rock hard erections, genuine Viagra is the obvious choice. Viagra
is not just for 60-year-old diabetics. Even 20-year-old men can
benefit from Viagra. Because this may be a sensitive issue for
men, just as penis enlargement, we recommend our clients use a
U.S. based, online pharmacy.
Make
sure you do not use unknown retailers who may be selling phony
Viagra after attracting orders with retail prices lower than Pfizer's
wholesale prices.
Buying
Viagra on The Internet?
You
May Be Getting Fake Viagra!
As much as
50% of "Viagra" sold on Net is fake. Dr. Nic Wilson of the University
of London used near infrared (NIR) microscopy to analyze the active
ingredients in Viagra bought over the Net and found that about
half of it isn't manufactured by Pfizer and contains different
components or less of the active ingredient sildenafil than the
real thing. But the pills are blue, just like you want them to
be, and the packaging is identical to real
Viagra. The problem with counterfeit Viagra is that if
the counterfeiters get the dose wrong and include too much sildenafil,
which could lead to heart attacks. The fake Viagra is being manufactured
in Thailand, India, Malta and other countries.
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