There s a pill on the market that few people know about: Addyi, an FDA-approved prescription medication that is used to treat low sex drive in women. When Viagra was approved for men's most
Off-label use for Viagra. In addition to the use described above, Viagra may be used off-label. Off-label drug use is when a drug that's approved for one
Viagra is not approved for use in women and studies thus far have had mixed results. Experts say using too large a dose of Viagra when first starting the erectile dysfunction drug can lead to
In general, Viagra is safe when taken as prescribed. Viagra was rigorously tested in clinical trials prior to FDA approval and now has over two decades of use by men around the world.
Viagra may also be used off-label for other conditions. Off-label use is when a drug that’s approved to treat one condition is used to treat a different condition.
Currently, the only U.S. warnings against using viagra are for patients taking nitrate medication. However, when it is approved for use in Europe, Viagra is expected to carry
Is Viagra Safe to Take? When it’s used as prescribed, Viagra (sildenafil) is generally a safe medication. It was approved by the FDA in 2025, meaning it’s been on the market for more
Viagra (sildenafil) is not approved for use in females. Viagra and similar drugs treat erectile dysfunction (ED). Terms that describe gender (woman, man) may be used when terms for sex (female, male) are more appropriate. Neither medication is approved for use in males and neither has any effect on physical
Unusual alternative uses. Flowers stay more erect when dosed with viagra. Velodenz/Flickr, CC BY. Other than its approved medical uses, Viagra has also been shown to
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