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Nearly a decade ago, Pfizer introduced Viagra (sildenafil) as the first successful medical treatment for impotence, which is now more commonly known as Erectile Dysfunction (ED). Often times many men who suffer from ED leave it untreated mostly out of embarrassment. As Viagra gained popularity, it brought awareness to the condition, and gave hope to millions who were unable to enjoy a healthy and fulfilling sexual lifestyle.
Viagra is meant to be taken orally 30-60 minutes prior to sexual activity. Also, Viagra is best when taken on an empty stomach, as food or drink may cause the product to enter the blood stream less effectively. The recommended starting dosage is 50mg, and it is advised that you allow yourself at least 24-hours before the next time you take the product. Viagra is NOT intended to be taken daily. To date, there has been no record of overdose while using Viagra, but if taken excessively, some serious side effects may occur. Seek local medical attention immediately if any problems occur.
All FDA-approved ED medications to date have been fairly similar in regards to how they work. They are all considered PDE5 Inhibitors, which allow you to have better developed and maintained erections. However, each product has its own individual differences in terms of results. Viagra is known to be the strongest or most "potent" of these medications, Levitra is known for being the quickest acting of the three and Cialis is known as the "weekend pill," because it can stay in your system for up to 36-hours. Viagra is manufactured by Pfizer, whereas Levitra and Cialis are made by Bayer and Lilly ICOS, respectively. When you buy Viagra online, make sure to purchase the 100mg pills and cut them in half to receive Viagra as low as $12.50 a dose.
Pfizer just recently went to court to defend its Billion Dollar money maker, Viagra. The beloved little blue pill is scheduled to lose its patent next year, which would result in generic versions of the drug becoming available to the public. If generics become available to the consumer, there will certainly be a reduction in cost due to competition, which is good news for the consumer. However, if Pfizer is able to win in court, the patent will remain in effect until 2019.
This erectile dysfunction drug was originally being used in the 1990s to treat blood pressure. However, Pfizer scientists found that this medication was also causing men to have spontaneous erections. As a result, they renamed the drug Viagra and applied for a new patent. Pfizer is now fighting in court to prove that the second patent is valid. The ruling will be based on whether they can prove that it was a separate invention aside from its use as a blood pressure medication. It must be an invention/use that was not obvious to medical professionals, and actually a patent- worthy, novel invention.