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Does Viagra Work

Lipitor may help Viagra work better

October 02, 2008
A small pilot study has found that taking Lipitor daily improved the effects of Viagra in men for whom Viagra alone did not work. A larger trial is needed to confirm specific prescribing changes, since the data does not support taking Lipitor if high cholesterol is not an issue. The 12-person study was funded by Pfizer, manufacturer of both drugs. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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What Are My Options?
By Jay Motola , Health Expert

...erection occurs only with onset of ejaculation. Viagra and vacuum devices didn’t help. I'm... Read more »

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Are You Wondering How Doctors Assess ED?
By healthgal , Health Expert

...digital exam   Based on his findings he may offer you viagra or another similar medication to... Read more »

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Is There a Connection Between Herpes and Erectile Dysfunction?
By Jay Motola , Health Expert

...recommended. The use of any of the oral agents such as Viagra, Levitra or Cialis would help with... Read more »

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Is Nanomedicine the Next Treatment for ED?
By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert

...eye to clinical trials. Unlike medicines such a Viagra, the likelihood is that few if any side... Read more »

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The Benefits and Worries of Prosthetic Surgery for ED
By Jay Motola , Health Expert

Patients often question me, “Why should I undergo surgery to remain sexually active?” Patients... Read more »

Health Guide

Just Can't Get It Up?
...with his doctor -- it's still a taboo (especially for young men, who don't necessarily identify with Viagra pitchman, Bob Dole) and a source of shame. Had Jake mentioned his condition to his... Read more »
Erectile Dysfunction Medications: Impotence Medications
...MedicationsThere are three oral medications approved for the treatment of erectile dysfunction: Sildenafil (Viagra), vardenafil (Levitra), and tadalafil (Cialis). All three belong to a class of... Read more »
Erectile Dysfunction: The Basics of Impotence
...accepted. Perhaps the most publicized advance was the introduction of the oral drug sildenafil citrate (Viagra) in March 1998. NAMCS data on new drugs show an estimated 2.6 million mentions of... Read more »
Radiation Treatments for Prostate Cancer
...few studies on brachytherapy have lasted more than 2 years, so more research is needed.Sildenafil (Viagra) may help many men experiencing impotence following radiation therapy for local prostate... Read more »
Erectile Dysfunction (Impotence): Injections or Topical Treatments
...use of the patch in men with low-normal testosterone levels improved their response to sildenafil (Viagra).There is some concern that replacement therapy may increase the risk for the following... Read more »

Medications

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...In combination with sexual stimulation, sildenafil works by helping the blood flow into the... Read more »

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