VIAGRA. Questions and answers for partners
Why should I be concerned about my partner’s Erectile Dysfunction?
ED may be the first sign of a related medical illness, such as heart disease or diabetes. Or it may be the side effect of a medicine your partner may be taking to lower high blood pressure or high cholesterol or to treat some other condition. Have your partner talk to his doctor about the medicines he is taking. He should never stop taking any medicine before talking to his doctor.
Also, while he may not say this to you directly, Erectile Dysfunction can affect a man’s sense of masculinity – sometimes dramatically. It may also make him distant, moody, or angry, which may put a strain on your relationship.
For more information about what you can do for your partner.
If my partner takes VIAGRA® (sildenafil citrate), how do I know he’ll be responding to me and not the drug?
When a man takes VIAGRA, he still must be sexually stimulated to get an erection. VIAGRA increases blood flow to the penis so that if he does become sexually stimulated, he is able to have an erection. For more information about how VIAGRA works.
Will my partner still have an erection after sex?
VIAGRA helps a man’s body achieve what it would do on its own if he didn’t have ED. If a man takes VIAGRA and has sex, the erection should go away after intercourse just like it would normally. Learn more about how VIAGRA works.
When my partner takes VIAGRA, does that mean we have to have sex right away, as soon as it becomes active?
VIAGRA works in as quickly as 30 minutes. After it becomes active, it lasts for about 4 hours. This means that a couple has time to take things at their own pace and to be intimate before having sex.
I’m concerned that VIAGRA® (sildenafil citrate) may not be appropriate for my partner. What do I need to know to be sure?
Only your partner’s doctor can decide if VIAGRA is right for him. Long-term studies have shown that VIAGRA is an effective and well-tolerated treatment for most men. However, men taking nitrates, including nitroglycerin, should not take VIAGRA. Also, because sexual activity can be demanding on the heart, doctors sometimes determine that for men with certain heart conditions, sex is not recommended, with or without medication for Erectile Dysfunction. A doctor knows if VIAGRA is the right treatment for your loved one. Get your partner help with talking to his doctor.