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Viagra

People mainly take Viagra for libido, performance. Based on 9 first-hand reports and 18 meta-analyses & systematic reviews in the medical literature. Ranked #699 of 1,974 overall.

23
User score
Mostly positive
33% positive0% mixed11% negative56% unclear

Of reports that state an outcome, 75% are positive.

Clinical research
AStrong research base
18
meta-analyses
82
RCTs
1,247
papers

What Viagra does, according to users

Of the people who reported each effect, the share who said it got better.

1 more with fewer than 3 reports
betterno changeworse

What the research says

Systematic reviews and meta-analyses from PubMed, with their published conclusions.

AStrong research base

3+ meta-analyses or systematic reviews and 10+ randomized controlled trials in humans. The grade measures how much human research exists — read the conclusions below for what it found.

Neurol Sci · 2024 · Meta-analysis / systematic review
Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors use and the risk of alzheimer's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Conclusion: Our findings suggest that the use of PDE5Is is associated with a reduced risk of AD, highlighting its potential as a protective agent against neurodegenerative diseases. Given the very low quality of evidence and the heterogeneity among the included studies, further high-quality research is warranted to confirm these findings and elucidate the underlying mechanisms. Register number PROSPERO 2024: CRD42024522197.

PubMed 38795271 ↗
Urology · 2009 · Meta-analysis / systematic review
Oral sildenafil citrate (viagra) for erectile dysfunction: a systematic review and meta-analysis of harms

Conclusion: There was a lack of RCTs reporting long-term (>6 months) harms data. In short-term trials, men with ED randomized to sildenafil had an increased risk of all-cause any AEs, headache, flushing, dyspepsia, and visual disturbances. The exploration of different modes of dose optimization of sildenafil may be warranted.

PubMed 19592078 ↗

Dosage people report

As stated by users — not a recommendation. Follow the label or your doctor.

dailyas reported
light dosesas reported

Reported side effects

How often each side effect came up across all reports.

No side effects reported so far.

What users say

Verbatim quotes, shortened only — each links to the original discussion.

“the first 2 were baby aspirin and viagra”
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“To boost your libido, cialis and viagra, nothing comes close.”
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“I would recommend buying a few viagra pills. You can use them for a few times to get your confidence back up”
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“It would probably be cheaper and more effective to get generic viagra.”
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“Viagra just gives you an erection. But won’t treat PE”
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Top discussions (5)

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