How to take

The usual first starting dose of Viagra is one 100mg tablet, for men who have not used it before, although men over the age of 65 years would normally start on the lowest dose tablet (25mg).

Viagra works 30 to 60 minutes after it is taken and usually remains active for 4 hours.

If 100mg strength of tablet is highly effective subsequent doses may be reduced down to one 25mg tablet. If a 50mg tablet is ineffective, or the duration of activity is less than 4 hours, the dose can be increased to one 100mg tablet. Do not take Viagra more than once per day, or more than 100mg dose.

Arousal is required for the treatment to work. Viagra is most likely to be suitable if taken in situations where sexual arousal is expected within an hour or two of taking the tablet. Without sexual arousal there will be no benefit and the effect of the tablet will simply wear off after about 4 hours.

Avoid large meals, meals high in fat, excessive alcohol, and grapefruit as these can affect efficacy (effectiveness).