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 ↗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.
Of reports that state an outcome, 75% are positive.
What Viagra does, according to users
Of the people who reported each effect, the share who said it got better.
What the research says
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses from PubMed, with their published conclusions.
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.
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 ↗Conclusion: Symptoms of autonomic dysreflexia were not reported in any study. Existing evidence suggests that oral sildenafil is a highly effective and well-tolerated treatment for ED associated with SCI.
PubMed 12414333 ↗Conclusion: The relative value of sildenafil vs. surgically implanted prosthetic devices and other PDE5 inhibitors, is underscored by patients' WTP, and cost-effectiveness in ED patients with comorbidities.
PubMed 23347555 ↗Dosage people report
As stated by users — not a recommendation. Follow the label or your doctor.
Reported side effects
How often each side effect came up across all reports.
What users say
Verbatim quotes, shortened only — each links to the original discussion.
“the first 2 were baby aspirin and viagra”
“To boost your libido, cialis and viagra, nothing comes close.”
“I would recommend buying a few viagra pills. You can use them for a few times to get your confidence back up”
“It would probably be cheaper and more effective to get generic viagra.”
“Viagra just gives you an erection. But won’t treat PE”
Other options for libido
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