Dosage
Viagra is used to treat different health conditions, so it is best to talk to your trusted medical personnel to know the proper dosage. The dosage for this drug depends on age, the condition being treated, the reaction to the first dose, and how severe the illness is. These are some instructions for using sildenafil:
For erectile dysfunction
- Follow the instructions given by the doctor.
- It comes as either as a tablet or in liquid form.
- It should be taken through the mouth.
- Take this medication at least 1 hour before any sexual activity.
- It can be taken with or without food. However, when taken with a meal high in fat, it will take longer before the effects are seen.
- Talk to your doctor before increasing or decreasing the dosage
- When using the liquid form, shake well for 10 seconds before using.
- Use the oral syringe given for proper measurement of the drug.
For pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)
- Talk to your doctor before starting the medication for proper directions.
- It is an oral medication, and it should be taken through the mouth.
- Most of the time, it is used three times daily when treating PAH.
- It can be used with or without food.
- It should be taken at the same time every day.
- The time interval between each drug should be at least 4-6 hours.
Do not mix this drug with any other medication or add anything to give flavor.