Is Viagra Bad For You?
Also Known As: Sildenafil, Phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor
Short answer
If you do not have erectile dysfunction, yes it is bad for you! If you do have ED be sure to take under the consent of your doctor.
More harmful than beneficial. Side effects are common, especially when consumed/done excessively. Moderation is very important.
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Category 'A'
Very healthy and numerous health benefits. Side effects are rare. Things rated an 'A+' are typically necessary for survival (for example, water).
Very healthy and numerous health benefits. A few harmful qualities may be associated, but only under certain circumstances such as an allergic reaction.
Very healthy and numerous health benefits. Harmful qualities may be associated, but aren't usually serious.
It is important to note that even the best things in life can become bad in immoderate amounts. So, although something may be rated an 'A+', overconsumption/overdoing can bring unwanted effects.
Category 'B'
Very beneficial to your health. Things rated a 'B+' may have a few harmful qualities to pay attention to.
Overall beneficial to your health. Things rated a 'B' may have some harmful qualities to pay attention to.
More beneficial to your health than not. However, harmful qualities are most likely associated and shouldn't be overlooked.
The main difference between category 'A' and category 'B' is the harmful qualities typically present in 'B' items. Serious side effects are usually uncommon, but are still possible and should be taken note of.
Category 'C'
Both beneficial and harmful qualities associated. Things rated a 'C+' are typically a bit more on the beneficial side. Still, moderation is important.
A fairly even ratio of beneficial and harmful qualities. Moderation is important. Very general topics that can lean towards both sides of the spectrum will be placed here as well. Rice, for example, can be good or bad depending on the type.
More harmful than beneficial. Side effects are common, especially when consumed/done excessively. Moderation is very important.
Category 'C' usually denotes to both good and bad qualities. When it comes to this category, it is important to keep this word in mind: moderation.
Category 'D'
Harmful to your health. Although benefits may be associated, the bad most likely outweighs the good. Moderation is very important.
Harmful to your health. A few benefits may be associated, but the bad outweighs the good. Moderation is extremely important.
Harmful to your health. Very few, if any, benefits are present. Things in this category should be avoided as much as possible.
Category 'D' is typically for things that are more harmful than beneficial. While consuming/doing something unhealthy once in a blue moon shouldn't hurt, we definitely recommend eliminating 'D' items as a regular part of your routine/diet.
Category 'F'
Category 'F' is for things that fail to bring anything beneficial to the table, and are very harmful to your health. We recommend completely avoiding anything in this category. Long-term side effects of 'F' items are usually very serious.
Category 'N'
'N' stands for neutral. Things placed into this category are generally (a) neither good nor bad for you, or (b) lack the necessary evidence to reach any conclusions.
Long answer
Viagra is used mostly by men ages 50-60 specifically for erectile dysfunction, or in other words where the heart cannot pump enough blood to become erect. However, recreational use of viagra by younger men has become increasingly popular in the last few years. If you do not have ED (erectile dysfunction) you SHOULD NOT use viagra. It is not a libido booster, and will most likely lead to unwanted side effects if you are not using it properly.
To start off, using viagra recreationally will most likely result in becoming dependent on it, resulting in actually developing erectile dysfunction. This means it will become "hard to get hard", and you will find yourself needing viagra to have sex (possibly even more powerful remedies in the future - such as injections or implants). Taking viagra on a normal basis can lead to side effects such as nosebleeds, muscle pain, diarrhea, headaches, sleeping trouble, bladder / urination pain, and dizziness. You may also find yourself with an erection lasting longer than 4 hours (most common side effect), which can be extremely painful. If this happens to you, you should consult a physician immediately.
If you are using viagra for its true purpose and are taking it under the approval / watch of your doctor, you most likely won't experience any problems. However, it's good to note that viagra shouldn't be mixed with other medicines that contain nitrates. Many symptoms can arise from this such as blurred vision, liver problems, and heart attacks (although rare).
Possible short-term side effects
- 4 hour + erection
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dizziness / blurred vision
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headaches
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muscle pains
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diarrhea
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nose bleeds
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insomnia
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bladder or urination pain
Possible long-term side effects
- decrease of hearing
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intestinal problems
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psychological dependency
Ingredients to be aware of
- sildenafil citrate
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fd & c blue #2 aluminum lake
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lactose
Benefits
- beat erectile disfunction
Healthier alternatives
- watermelon
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l-arginine
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horny goat weed
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korean red ginseng
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maca
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Written by Kathan Natrajan
Published on: 12-27-2015
Last updated: 12-10-2016
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