Instruction pamphlet for Viagra urges you not to drink alcohol while taking this erectile dysfunction drug.
This may not affect every one adversely but a certain percentage could be seriously affected by combining Viagra and alcohol use; after all, it is in your best interest only.
It is assumed that when you consume alcohol while on Viagra, it could very well increase some of the side effects that were otherwise not present.
The warnings and interactions section of your instruction pamphlet clearly states that one of the drugs that you are not recommended to take while on Viagra is blood thinners.
Alcohol also acts as a blood thinner and it therefore makes sense not to mix the two.
Some men actually indulge in drinking, thinking that a few drinks will actually help them achieve longevity and overall better sexual performance; but, alas over-indulgence only leads to a racy heartbeat and a pounding headache.
Alcohol affects your body negatively and combining alcohol with Viagra can only impair your ability to get an erection, defeating your very purpose for which Viagra was used in the first place.
Viagra is an oral prescription medication and is designed to treat erectile dysfunction; this is the original purpose of this drug.
The fact that you need to use Viagra means that you cannot get an erection unaided, or that you cannot get an erection that is suitable for penetration, or that your erection does not last long enough to have satisfying sex; so it can safely be assumed that you would want your Viagra dosage to work as expected.
However, combining it with alcohol reduces its effectiveness and therefore the resultant effect will not be as desired.
Most excessive drinkers know that alcohol results in certain unwanted side effects.
Similarly, Viagra also results in side effects like headache, dizziness, flushing, indigestion and diarrhea among others.
These are some of the unpleasant side effects of taking Viagra, but alcohol could also cause some similar side effects; combining the two will only double your odds for some unpleasant side effects.
As a result, it is best to stay away from alcohol when taking Viagra.
So, to take Viagra in a safe manner, you need to read the precautions and drug interactions section before you take this or any other medication and follow them as required.
Many a times some adverse effects may crop up; therefore, it is best to follow the advice of your prescribing physician if you have any further questions.
You and your doctor together can make a shared decision about your intake of alcohol while on this medication.