If we are talking about the original drug, then the maximum permissible dose, which is dispensed by prescription, is 100mg. How to calculate the dose according to the time frame? The dose per dose is also calculated for 24 hours. Moreover, this dose is considered not a single but a daily one as well. If you listen to the recommendations, Sildenafil is generally considered a safe drug. Remember that the pleasure of taking the drug may be replaced by unpleasant side effects. Follow your doctor’s recommendations.
Standard Guidelines
Whatever dose of Sildenafil you take, it is recommended to follow some instructions:
- It is best not to mix Sildenafil tablets with food but also not to take them on an empty stomach. The optimal time to take it is two hours after a meal. To achieve maximum effect, it is recommended to eat food before taking Viagra tablets that contain a small amount of fat, such as fruits or vegetables. If the percentage of fat in food exceeds 30%, this may reduce the effectiveness of Sildenafil.
- When choosing the time of administration, it should be taken into account that sexual intercourse occurs within 60 minutes after taking the dose. During this time, the drug has time to act.
- Sildenafil must be stored in its original blisters, in a cool, dry place according to the instructions.
- It is better to wash down the tablets with non-carbonated purified water.
The doctor’s recommendations regarding the use of Sildenafil include a dosage of 25mg, 50mg, or 100mg. For initial use, the optimal dose is 50mg of Sildenafil. According to Colorado Health this dosage is sufficient to achieve a standard erection in most men.
Daily use of Sildenafil should not exceed 100mg. In addition, you should remember the time restrictions: this dosage should not be taken more than once within 24 hours.
Who Can Take the Maximum Dose of Sildenafil?
However, some people may take more than the advised daily dose of 100mg of Sildenafil. Surely, only a licensed doctor can approve the single intake of such doses for an adult man. Just like with any other dosage, you ought to be careful and cautious.
Note that a 200mg dose of Sildenafil is primarily for a young or middle-aged individual without significant health conditions, excluding ED. If you think about consuming more than one 200mg tablet within 24 hours, there are bound to be adverse effects.
By the way, did you know that it is also important the time of the day or night when you are taking ED pills like Sildenafil? Yes, some men react to the intake only in the morning hours. It may seem inconvenient because most intimate dates happen at night, but their bodies have different clocks for erection. Bear this in mind and consider taking different allowed doses of Sildenafil at different daytime or nighttime hours.
Elderly people and sick men with a history of heart attacks can’t use high doses of Sildenafil (150mg and 200mg) under any circumstances.
Positive Aspects
When properly taken, Sildenafil in strengths of 150mg and 200mg provides a safe and positive effect in males:
- Relaxation of the muscles of the penis.
- Strengthening blood microcirculation in the body.
- Ensuring stable and long-lasting erection.
- Suppressing the activity of PDE5 enzymes responsible for ejaculation, which allows you to enjoy sexual intercourse for a long time.
All in all, increased testosterone levels, normalized hormonal levels, enhanced sperm production, and reduced risk of prostate problems and other serious diseases are all positive aspects of a regular intake of Sildenafil.
Precautions
Also, it is worth remembering what clinical tests proved – an increased single dose of Sildenafil to 200mg or 400mg per day does not enhance the effect of Viagra but causes prolonged side effects. In this case, it’s possible serious poisoning and intoxication of a body. Sildenafil are not compatible with ethanol.
Remember that Sildenafil in any dose are completely incompatible with ethanol. If you combine Viagra with alcoholic drinks, the effect may be unpredictable. Alcohol may alter the functionality of the drug, and change how it affects the body. It may negatively affect the absorption of the substance. Then, it will only lead to interference with the functioning of the liver, which is responsible for processing drugs, including Sildenafil. More serious consequences include an increase in the concentration of Sildenafil in plasma. Please note that this can be a dangerous complication of chronic liver pathologies.
How to Determine Overdose?
If you accidentally or mistakenly significantly increased the dosage of Sildenafil, then pay attention to the symptoms. If you notice severe symptoms, seek medical help immediately.
In case of overdose, Sildenafil causes the following side effects:
- headache;
- dizziness;
- redness of the face and neck;
- blurred vision;
- pain in the eyes;
- increased photosensitivity;
- nausea;
- nasal congestion;
In rare cases, Sildenafil may cause tachycardia. In 97-98% of cases, adverse reactions are mild and disappear without the use of any medical help within 2-3 hours.
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