Viagra Connect (Sildenafil) 50mg

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Viagra Connect is a pharmacy medicine used in the treatment of erectile dysfunction. You can buy Viagra Connect here, from our online pharmacy after completing a medical questionnaire for our pharmacist. This is a treatment used in men with erection problems, also known as impotence. 

After completing the short assessment, our pharmacist can review your order and determine whether this medication is suitable for you. If approved, our UK registered and regulated pharmacy will dispense and dispatch your medication to your door. The medication is dispatched in discreet packaging, and next day delivery options are available.

What is Viagra Connect?

Viagra Connect (sildenafil citrate) is an over the counter treatment for erectile dysfunction (ED). It is the first ED treatment to be licensed to treat erectile dysfunction without a prescription in the UK. The medicine was reclassified after a successful application to the MHRA by Pfizer.  It contains 50mg of the active ingredient Sildenafil citrate, which belongs to a class of drugs known as PDE-5 (Phosphodiesterase type 5) inhibitors.

PDE-5 inhibitors work by enhancing the erectile response when a man is sexually stimulated. They increase blood flow to the penis, and in turn, make it easier for a longer-lasting and harder erection to be maintained. 

Effectiveness

In around 85% of men, Viagra has been shown to help men in maintaining an erection long enough to be able to have sexual intercourse. The effectiveness of the drug can vary depending on when and how you take it. It should be noted that an erection will only be achieved in the presence of a sexual stimulus.

Other factors affecting the effectiveness of Viagra Connect include whether you take it with food or an empty stomach. It's advisable to take it on an empty stomach, as this should allow the drug to be absorbed more quickly into your system. Taking Viagra Connect when drinking alcohol, particularly if consuming more than 2 units, may also cause the drug to be less effective. You can read more about the effects of drinking alcohol on your sex life.

What is the difference between Viagra Connect and Sildenafil?

Medically there is no difference between Sildenafil and Viagra connect. While one is a prescription-only medicine, they both contain the same active ingredient and work in the same way. Pfizer is the manufacturer of Viagra Connect,  while multiple companies are able to manufacture the generic version of the drug, Sildenafil.

Generic medicines must still meet the same safety and efficacy standards as any branded medication in order to be approved. For this reason, many patients prefer to use a generic, as they are cheaper.

How do I order Viagra Connect?

As Viagra Connect is a pharmacy only medication, we need to make sure it's safe for you to use. You will be required to complete an online assessment form when placing your order. This will allow our pharmacist to review your order and make sure this medication is suitable for you.

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Price

Our price of Viagra Connect is amongst the lowest online. We regularly check prices against our competitors to make sure we have the cheapest prices. If you find a cheaper price, we will match it. Prices start from £17.95 for a pack of 4.

Warnings for Viagra Connect

If you have not been supplied Viagra Connect due to your cardiovascular health, interacting medicines or another concern, you should see your GP as soon as possible within 6 months.

Viagra Connect is only intended for men aged 18 years and older who have erectile dysfunction (ED). Men who do not have ED will not benefit from using this product. 

Do not take with grapefruit or grapefruit juice, as it may modestly increase plasma levels of sildenafil. 

The maximum recommended dosing frequency is one 50 mg tablet per day. You may need to take Viagra Connect a number of times on different occasions (a maximum of one 50 mg tablet per day), before you can achieve an erection satisfactory for sexual activity. 

If, after several attempts (up to a maximum of 8 times) on different dosing occasions, you are still not able to achieve an erection sufficient for sex, consult your doctor.

You should inform your doctor you have started taking Viagra Connect, especially if you are started on any new medications. 

Viagra Connect should not be used if you are using any medications or drugs containing nitrates. This includes nitrates for angina (glyceryl trinitrate, isosorbide mononitrate, isosorbide dinitrate), nitric oxide donors (sodium nitroprusside, nicorandil) or the recreational drug “poppers” (amyl nitrate). Combining these medications may result in a dangerous drop in blood pressure.

Viagra Connect Side Effects

As with all medications, Viagra Connect can cause side effects in some patients.

The most common of these include: 

• headache 
• flushing 
• dyspepsia 
• nasal congestion 
• dizziness 
• nausea 
• visual disturbance
• cyanopsia (blue-tinted vision) 
• blurred vision 

If any of these become a concern, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. 

Stop taking Viagra Connect and seek immediate medical attention if you experience any of the following serious side effects; 

• Chest pains. Get into a semi-sitting position and try to relax while calling for assistance. Do not use nitrates to treat chest pains. 
• Erection lasting longer than 4 hours, or are persistent or painful 
• Sudden decrease or loss of vision 
• Allergic reaction. Symptoms can include sudden wheeziness, difficulty breathing or dizziness, swelling of the eyelids, face, lips or throat 
• Serious skin reactions, including severe peeling and swelling of the skin, blistering of the mouth, genitals and around the eyes, fever 
• Seizures or fits

For more information about possible side effects, please read the Patient Information Leaflet.

Alternative Treatment Options

Whether you've tried Viagra Connect without success, or you don't want to use medication, there are a number of other options you can explore to treat your ED.

ED can be a result of psychological barriers and issues, so counselling or visualisation techniques can be effective in overcoming your problem.

If you have or suspect you may have an underlying health condition such as diabetes or high blood pressure, and you have not previously talked to your GP about these, make an appointment. Your ED may resolve if your underlying health issues are addressed, saving you from requiring additional ED treatment.

Finally, if the above doesn't apply, and you are seeking alternative medical ED treatments, there are a number of these available. See the full range on offer on our erectile dysfunction treatments page.

Always read the patient information leaflet before commencing treatment.

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Dosage

When taking Viagra Connect or any medication, be sure to read the information leaflet so you are aware of side effects or cautions.

The following dosages, timings and advice apply to taking Viagra Connect

DO

• Take ONE tablet, approximately an hour before sexual activity
  • This gives the medication time to be absorbed in to your system
• Swallow whole and with a glass of water
  • Taking after a meal can delay the onset of action of the drug (Sildenafil). It's best to take your dose on an empty stomach.

DON'T

• Take with food if you can help it. This may reduce the effectiveness.
• Take with alcohol, particularly more than 2 units. This is also likely to reduce effectiveness.
• Take more than the stated dose (ONE tablet). Taking more than this can result in serious side effects.

It should be noted that Viagra Connect still requires sexual stimulation to be effective. You should not expect to achieve an erection in the absence of sexual stimulation.