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How Does Viagra Connect Work?

Viagra Connect helps adult men with erectile dysfunction (ED) achieve and maintain an erection when sexually stimulated. You might be curious about exactly how it works in your body, so below we’ll take you through the science of Viagra Connect and how it can help men counter ED symptoms.


How Viagra Connect Works in Your Body

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Viagra Connect contains an ingredient called sildenafil. Upon taking Viagra Connect, the sildenafil is absorbed into the bloodstream and targets and inhibits PDE-5 enzymes. By doing so, it is then able to relax blood vessels in the penis, allowing them to expand and improve blood flow, and this increased blood flow helps you to achieve and maintain an erection when sexually aroused.

It's important to remember that Viagra Connect doesn’t work without sexual stimulation, so while it does increase blood flow to the penis for men with erectile dysfunction, it doesn’t give you an instant erection.

How Long Does Viagra Connect Take To Work

It is quickly absorbed into the body and may start to work in as little as 30 minutes. Most men will see effects within 30-60 minutes, however heavy meals, especially ones high in fat can slow the absorption and delay the intended effects.

For most men, Viagra Connect will work the first or second time they try it. If, however, it has been some time since you were able to get and keep an erection, it may take a couple of attempts before you achieve the desired effect. Talk to your doctor for advice if you have tried Viagra Connect a number of times without being able to get and keep an erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual performance.


How to Take Viagra Connect

Viagra Connect is available in a 50 mg tablet. The recommended approach to take this is:

  • One tablet with water about an hour before sexual activity.
  • Do not take more than one tablet in 24 hours.

While Viagra Connect is suitable to take if you have had approval from a consultation with your pharmacist, it is important to still be aware of its potential side effects such as headaches, nasal congestion and indigestion. Always read the patient information leaflet .


What Viagra Connect Does and Doesn’t Do

There are many misconceptions around ED and the effects of Viagra Connect. Below we highlight what Viagra Connect can and cannot do.

Viagra Connect can help you:

  • Get an erection firm enough for sex
  • Maintain an erection during sexual activities

Viagra Connect will not:

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  • Give you an instant erection without sexual stimulation
  • Increase your sexual desire

Dispelling Common Myths About Viagra Connect

Myth: People believe Viagra Connect is an aphrodisiac that can improve loss of sex drive and premature ejaculation.

  • Viagra Connect increases blood flow to the penis and does not increase sexual desire, improve loss of sex drive or treat conditions such as premature ejaculation. Speak to your pharmacist or doctor about any health concerns you may have.

Myth: It is believed that Viagra Connect will improve the sexual performance for all men that use it.

  • Viagra Connect is not intended for men without erectile dysfunction.

Myth: Viagra Connect causes immediate, long lasting erections.

  • Viagra Connect can take from 30-60 minutes to take effect and will only help maintain erections for men who are sexually stimulated. Although a long lasting erection can be a rare side effect of Viagra Connect, the erection will usually subside at the end of sexual intercourse.

Is Viagra Connect Right for You?

Before buying Viagra Connect, you will need to do a short consultation with a pharmacist to ensure it’s suitable for you to take.

As erectile dysfunction can sometimes indicate underlying health issues, it’s important to consult with your doctor if you’re experiencing persistent symptoms of ED.

You should schedule a health check-up with your doctor within the first 6 months of starting to use Viagra Connect for a clinical review of potential underlying conditions and risk factors associated with ED.

For more detailed information about suitability or if you have any concerns about using Viagra Connect, please read the Viagra Connect Patient Information Leaflet or speak with your pharmacist or doctor.

IE-VIAC-2024-00048. DOP: November 2024