Can your body build a tolerance to Viagra?

Can you build a tolerance to Viagra? Will Viagra become less effective over time if you take it regularly? Below we discuss several studies which evaluate the effectiveness of Viagra over time, and whether you can build tolerance to it. In short, Viagra continues to work as intended for men who use it over long periods of time.

Not all men respond well to Viagra, in fact only 70% do. Some conditions of ED are not helped by taking Viagra. When a man experiences erectile dysfunction, typically it begins gradually and gets worse over time. Therefore, if Viagra loses efficiency over time, it can be difficult to tell if the Viagra is no longer doing the job, or if the ED condition has become worse so that the same dose of Viagra that used to work, no longer works.

Long Term Efficacy and Safety of Viagra

Viagra cannot cure ED, it only treats the condition. Therefore, most men who find that Viagra treats their ED will want to use it over an extended period of time. This presents two questions:

• Is Viagra safe to use over an extended period of time?

• Does a man build tolerance, making Viagra less effective of a treatment?

Is Viagra Safe for Long Term Use?

Viagra has now been with us for a quarter of a century. It has been found safe for use and is well tolerated both short term and long term.

oral sildenafil is effective and well-tolerated both at the initiation of therapy and during long-term treatment

Do Men Build Tolerance to Viagra?

Tolerance can be defined as medicine which becomes less effective over time because the body becomes more resistant to the benefits the medicine offers. An example of this is most prescription-strength sleeping medication, which are only recommended for two to four weeks. After using sleeping meds this long, the body no longer responds as well and users may find the pills actually begin to prevent sleep.

Does this happen with Viagra? One study was taken of a group of men. Originally, 74% of the group noticed improvements in their erectile dysfunction while taking Viagra.

After three years of use, investigators followed up with 82 of the menu. 43 were still using Viagra. Sixteen of the 43 men said they needed to increase the dose by 50mg to continue achieving an adequate erection.

While this may indicate tolerance from using Viagra for an extended period of time, it is also possible that the ED condition worsened in these men. In any event, the men were still able to enjoy using Viagra with an increased dose.

Where to Buy Viagra Online in the UK?

Do you want to order Viagra online? You can do so here (regular Viagra or Sildenafil), or here (Viagra Connect that does not require a prescription in the UK). UK Meds has overnight shipping of medication most nights of the week. You can see the exact date of your delivery during checkout.

Can You Overdose on Viagra?

Yes, you can overdose on Viagra. You should only take an amount that a doctor has prescribed, or 50mg per day if you are using over-the-counter Viagra Connect. Using more than this can cause low blood pressure or fainting. You may also experience what is called priapism (an erection which lasts for over four hours). These are considered dangerous and could result in long term damage to the penis.

Is there an alternative to Viagra (sildenafil)?

If you do not think that Viagra would be the right option for you there are a number of different medications that you can try. Cialis (tadalafil) and Levitra (vardenafil) are both similar medications to Viagra (sildenafil) in that they come in tablet form.

If you want to try an alternative form, Vitaros (alprostadil) is a cream that can help to effectively treat erectile dysfunction.