Wondering about Viagra

[OxQQme]

I seem to recall that way more than half of the Viagra is 'moved' through the DC/Baltimore/Virginia part of our country. Into the bodies of rich, well insurance endowed white men, ie; politicians and corporate high-ups.
My wonderment is: what are the side effects (short and long) of this 'wonder' drug? Does it make the user more aggressive? Does it make the user want it more and more. Does it affect policy making? Does it cause our spokesmen to not show up for important meetings because of the 'package' tenting out the front of their trousers? Is our country being led around by a 12 hour woody? Does the pharmco own this country?

[JadedinSC]

1. I heard of a study done recently that said...

...said that roughly 85% of people who get prescribed Viagra do *not* renew their prescriptions. And that's just the people who get their Viagra "legally."

I do know that Viagra can compound heart issues and more than a few men died from heartattacks during sex (what a way to go!). Maybe long-term effects might be high blood pressure which would require drugs to keep that under control and those drugs have side-effects which include erectile dysfunction... You know, I think I see a pattern here...

But I have a sore spot about the pharmaceutical companies right now. My grandmother was just diagnosed with terminal lung cancer and all I can think is "OK, some 80 year old rich man can get a stiffy, but you can't cure my grandmother?"

[sam sarrha]

What about the poor old women who were glad it finally quit working

:shrug:

[sam sarrha]

2. 10 will cost you $160 ..frequently takes 2 pills

[newyawker99]

4. Hi JadedinSC!!

Welcome to DU!! :toast:

[bluedog]

3. got a magazine at the hospital about this

Viagra;;;;;;;;;;;;
takes effect in 30 minutes

duration:....lasts 4 hours

peak levels: 1 hour

side effects: headache, indigestion, flushed skin stuffy nose or runny nose blurred vision

taken with food

Cannot be taken with alsohol...will impair ability to achieve erection......
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Levitra.....
as above....expect can be taken with alcohol



Cialis:
takes effect: 30 minutes to 36 hours

may last between 24 and 36 hours

peak levels: 2 hours

side effects: headache, indigestion muscle or back pain
food: yes
alcohol: yes in moderation

[Hubert Flottz]

5. They claim the effect is LONG!

But who can believe Bob Dole?