What is Viagra Oral Strips?
Viagra oral strips are a new formulation of ED treatment that allows for absorption of the active ingredient in Viagra (sildenafil), to be done through sildenafil orodispersible films, which is a medical way of saying dissolvable Viagra strips that you take orally.
It’s used the same way that Viagra tablets are used, in that it’s a form of treatment for erectile dysfunction (ED), so that patients with a penis can get and maintain an erection long enough to take part in sexual activities.
If you’d like to learn more about Viagra oral strips, you can do so here.
How does Viagra Oral Strips work?
Viagra (sildenafil) oral strips work by helping to relax the blood vessels within the penis, when it’s sexually stimulated.
In turn, this lets blood flow into your penis, which encourages improved erectile function.
What is Viagra Oral Strips used to treat?
Viagra oral strips (sildenafil orodispersible films) are used as an ongoing treatment for erectile dysfunction (ED), in patients that are having difficulty with getting an erection and/or maintaining that erection long enough to enjoy sexual activities.
It’s good to note here that Viagra oral strips are used for the same function as other forms of Viagra (i.e., tablets, etc.).
How do you take Viagra Oral Strips?
There are a few easy-to-follow steps that you can use to safely take sildenafil oral strips:
- Always take your prescription in the way that’s instructed by your healthcare practitioner.
- Take your medication 30-60 minutes before sexual activities for the best effect. If you need to, you can take your Viagra medication up to 4 hours before sexual activities.
- Take your medication with or without food, but remember that Viagra may take longer to start working with meals that include higher fat contents.
There are also some simple instructions you can follow to use 50 mg sildenafil oral strips:
- Place the film on your tongue with a dry finger. Wet fingers may cause the strip to start to dissolve on your finger.
- Allow the strip to fully dissolve on your tongue before swallowing it. You can take it with or without water.
- In some cases, if your dosage is 100 mg, you may need to take a second film per dose. Wait until the first film is fully dissolved, before taking the second one.
REMEMBER: Never take a higher dosage than you’re prescribed, or take your Viagra oral strips more than once per day. This can result in additional or more severe, even dangerous side effects.
How long does Viagra Oral Strips last after you take it?
What are the common side effects of Viagra Oral Strips?
It’s important to note that not everyone will experience side effects from using sildenafil strips. The most common side effects of using dissolvable viagra strips include:
- Headaches
- Flushing in the face
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Indigestion
- Diarrhea
- Stomach/abdominal pain
- Dizziness
- Dry, stuffy, swollen nose
- Throat tightness
- Dry mouth or decreased mouth sensitivity
- Arm or leg pain
- Myalgia (muscle pain)
- Back pain
- Sleepiness or drowsiness
- Cold or flu symptoms
- Increased erections
There are some less common side effects like ear or eye-related issues, skin reactions, or even allergic reactions, but if you start to experience any of these side effects, you should stop taking your dissolvable viagra strips immediately and contact your healthcare practitioner for further guidance.
Who shouldn't take Viagra Oral Strips?
There are a number of things that could prevent Viagra oral strips from being safe for you to use. You shouldn’t use any Viagra products if you:
- Are taking any drugs containing nitrates
- Have vision loss in either or both eyes due to a condition called non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy (NAION)
- Have ever had an allergic reaction to sildenafil or any of the other ingredients in sildenafil orodispersible films
- Aren’t supposed to be engaging in sexual activities, because of another condition
- Are taking medication for pulmonary hypertension
In addition to these concerns, there are a number of people that shouldn’t use Viagra oral strips for other reasons, such as:
- People with heart problems (i.e., irregular heart beats, heart failure, angina, etc.)
- People over the age of 65
- People who have had a stroke
- People with low or uncontrolled high blood pressure
- People with liver or kidney problems
- People with sickle cell anemia
- People that have a deformed penis or other penis-related issues
- People who have ever had an erection lasting more than 4 hours
- People with stomach ulcers or other bleeding issues
- People with the eye disease called retinitis pigmentosa
Do Viagra Oral Strips last as long as Viagra pills?
Yes, regardless of the form of Viagra that you’re using (i.e., pills, PrViagra ODF, etc.), the effects will be essentially the same.
They should both be taken 30-60 minutes before beginning sexual activity, although they can be taken as long as 4 hours beforehand. Neither form of dosage should be taken more than once in a 24-hour period.
It is important to remember that Viagra may affect people differently, so communication with your practitioner after starting us is the best way to find a consistent dosage and dosing schedule that works best for you.
What are the benefits of a dissolvable ED medication?
Some patients have a hard time swallowing pills, and this happens for a wide variety of reasons.
Regardless of why, PrViagra ODF oral strips give patients the freedom to discretely take their treatment, without having to worry about taking pills and still enjoying the medication’s effects.
Can I use Viagra (sildenafil) Oral Strips with other erectile dysfunction medication?
Other Viagra medications could interact with PrViagra ODF oral strips, so it’s important not to take any other erectile dysfunction treatments at the same time as PrViagra ODF without first consulting your practitioner.
They’ll be able to determine whether there are other products that you may be able to use safely in tandem with PrViagra ODF, or adjust your Viagra Oral Strip dosage to improve its effect and provide you with the desired results.
How soon after taking Viagra strips can you feel the effects?
You should be able to begin noticing the effects of your PrViagra ODF oral strips between 30-60 minutes after you take your recommended dose.
You can take your PrViagra ODF up to 4 hours ahead of time, but don’t forget, Viagra medications only work with stimulation. This means, you won’t notice any potential impacts of taking your PrViagra ODF until you begin sexual activity.
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