The facts: While this may sound intriguing theoretically, this condition (known as priapism) can be harmful.
Fortunately, it doesn’t really happen if you’re only taking Viagra.
“To my knowledge, Viagra has never caused a prolonged erection by itself,” Dr. Montague says. “But, it can happen if you’re also getting penile injection therapy.”
Combining the treatments has a cumulative effect — penile injection therapy makes your erections hard, and adding Viagra makes them harder and even more long-lasting. So, stay on the safe side and don’t pair them, he says.
How do you use Viagra?
Always take Viagra exactly as prescribed to you by your doctor. Viagra is an oral medication taken in pill form as and when the patient wishes to use it. This is typically between 30 minutes to 1 hour before engaging in sexual activity, although it’s possible to take the drug up to four hours in advance.
It’s usual to start taking Viagra with one 50mg tablet. A doctor may prescribe a lower dose for men over 65.
If you find your prescribed dosage isn´t working for you speak to your doctor. Don´t just increase the amount you take on your own as this could cause side effects.
Also, if the tablet you have taken doesn´t seem to be working at all do not take another. This could be dangerous and cause a painful erection that lasts several hours and damages the penis tissue. Speak to your doctor before commencing with further doses.
Your diet and your overall health will affect how Viagra works for you, including how long its effects last. The average length of time it lasts is between 2 and 3 hours. You may achieve more than one erection after taking one Viagra tablet but you will not have a continuous erection. After ejaculation you may or may not get another erection, depending on your metabolism. And you will only achieve more erections with further sexual stimulation.
You can take Viagra with or without food. If you take it after food or a heavy meal it may take longer to work.
There are many common misconceptions about Viagra, or Viagra more generally. In order for the drug to be effective, you will have to engage in normal sexual stimulation, it will not work on its own or sporadically. If you feel relaxed and comfortable the medication is likely to be more effective and act sooner.
If you do not experience erectile dysfunction then it is not advisable to take Viagra. It will not have any effect, it does not increase libido, penis size, or act as an aphrodisiac. This is a common myth. Viagra also won’t cause an erection without stimulation or for prolonged periods of time. It should be used as an aid for treating erectile dysfunction only.