What is sexual problem and how Sildenafil citrate works against it?
Sexual problem is defined as complexity all through the sexual activity that stops the couple from enjoying sex. Sexual activity includes desire, arousal, orgasm, and resolution. Sexual problems can begin in any stage of a person's life. Normally this problem occurs in early stage of life and it develops gradually over time. But sometimes this problem may occur suddenly while participating in sexual activities. Sexual problem can be psychological or physical or both. Sometimes some emotional factors affect sexual activities. Interpersonal problems like relationship or marital problem and even lack of trust can affect sexual activities also. Psychological problems responsible for sexual problem also include sexual fears or depression.
Some of the physical factors responsible for sexual problems include –
- Back injuries
- Diabetic neuropathy
- Multiple sclerosis
- Tumors
- Tertiary syphilis (very rare)
- Alcohol
- Nicotine
- Low blood pressure
- Antihistamines
- Drugs treated for depression
- Gland problems
- Thyroid problems
- Heart failure
- Hormonal deficiencies
- Nerve damage
- Blood supply problem
- Birth defects
- Hormonal deficiencies
Decrease in the normal production of estrogen or testosterone can cause sexual desire disorders. Aging, fatigue, pregnancy, and medications etc can be some other causes of decreasing sexual desire disorders. Some SSRI anti-depressants drugs like - fluoxetine (Prozac), sertraline (Zoloft), and paroxetine (Paxil) etc are responsible for decreasing desire in both men and women. Some psychological problems like depression and anxiety can decrease libido.
Frigidity in women and impotence in men is very common now a day. Impotence problem is also known as erectile dysfunction. For women, frigidity problem is now explained with some specific problems like desire, arousal, or anxiety.
The recommended dose for most of the patients is 50 mg. patients are advised to take the medicine 1-2 hours before the sexual activity. Although sildenafil or Viagra can be taken a 4 hours to 5 hours before sex, it works well if it is taken 1 hour before the sexual activities.
For impotence problem dosage can be changed. Dosages can be increased. But do not take high dosages without consulting your physicians. Never think that high dosage tablets will give you any thing extra. Dosage should be adjusted with patient's condition. Your doctor can advise you higher dose if it is required. Sildenafil citrate dosages are 100 mg to 25 mg.
SIDE EFFECTS: Approximately 10% to 15% people taking Sildenafil citrate suffer from side effects. Headaches (1 in 6), stomach pain, nasal congestion, nausea, diarrhea etc are some common side effects of Sildenafil citrate. Some very rare side effect is sudden loss of hearing. Recently it has been reported with Sildenafil citrate that it creates ringing in the ears and dizziness. Although this is a very rare case, it is recommended not to Sildenafil citrate in such cases.
