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When taking VIAGRA, remember these 4 things. That way, you can focus on what really matters—having a more satisfying sexual experience.

1. Get into the mood

VIAGRA will not give you an instant erection. It only works when you need it to—when you are sexually aroused. And after sex, your erection will go away.

2. Take your time

VIAGRA works for 4 hours. So relax. There's plenty of time to be intimate with your partner. You should begin by taking VIAGRA 30 minutes to 1 hour before having sex. You might find that VIAGRA works faster for you. For some men, it works in as little as 14 minutes.*

3. Easy on the burgers

VIAGRA is just as effective with or without food and alcohol. But to get the quickest results, avoid high-fat meals 2 hours before taking VIAGRA. A fatty meal—like a cheeseburger and fries—can slow your body's ability to absorb the drug. When this happens, VIAGRA may not work as quickly.

4. If at first you don't succeed…

For most men, VIAGRA works the first or second time. But some men need to ease back into sex. So if VIAGRA doesn't work, don't give up. Try taking it again. And remember, VIAGRA can be taken as often as once a day, every day.

If you still don't get results, talk to your doctor. Often a dose adjustment can make all the difference.

*Study included 228 men with ED who previously had success with VIAGRA, each taking 100 mg at least 2 hours after eating.

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VIAGRA is prescribed to treat erectile dysfunction (ED).

Important safety information

Do not take VIAGRA if you take nitrates, often prescribed for chest pain, as this may cause a sudden, unsafe drop in blood pressure.

Discuss your general health status with your doctor to ensure that you are healthy enough to engage in sexual activity. If you experience chest pain, nausea, or any other discomforts during sex, seek immediate medical help.

In the rare event of an erection lasting more than 4 hours, seek immediate medical help to avoid long-term injury.

If you are older than age 65, or have serious liver or kidney problems, your doctor may start you at the lowest dose (25 mg) of VIAGRA. If you are taking protease inhibitors, such as for the treatment of HIV, your doctor may recommend a 25-mg dose and may limit you to a maximum single dose of 25 mg of VIAGRA in a 48-hour period.

In rare instances, men taking PDE5 inhibitors (oral erectile dysfunction medicines, including VIAGRA) reported a sudden decrease or loss of vision. It is not possible to determine whether these events are related directly to these medicines or to other factors. If you experience sudden decrease or loss of vision, stop taking PDE5 inhibitors, including VIAGRA, and call a doctor right away.

Sudden decrease or loss of hearing has been rarely reported in people taking PDE5 inhibitors, including VIAGRA. It is not possible to determine whether these events are related directly to the PDE5 inhibitors or to other factors. If you experience sudden decrease or loss of hearing, stop taking VIAGRA and contact a doctor right away.

If you have prostate problems or high blood pressure for which you take medicines called alpha blockers, your doctor may start you on a lower dose of VIAGRA.

VIAGRA should not be used with other treatments that cause erections. VIAGRA should not be used with REVATIO as REVATIO contains sildenafil, the same medicine found in VIAGRA.

VIAGRA does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV.

The most common side effects of VIAGRA are headache, facial flushing, and upset stomach. Less commonly, bluish vision, blurred vision, or sensitivity to light may briefly occur.

Please see full prescribing information for VIAGRA (25-mg, 50-mg, 100-mg) tablets.

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