Viagra - Post OP

Hi,

As many of the threads indicate, Viagra is used for increasing blood flow to the penis as well as helping to facilitate an erection.

For people who had nerve-sparing surgery both facets are important, for those who did not the increase in blood flow would be the primary objective of its use.

The MD recommended dosages (if at all) vary as well as the timing.

The literature published by Phizer ( http://www.pfizer.com/files/products/uspi_viagra.pdf )explains in most detail than most may want to have but it does state "Sildenafil at recommended doses has no effect in the absence of sexual stimulation." (Page one of the document).

Does anyone know if this applies to both blood flow and erection? Many posters have cited taking Viagra at night to increase blood flow post surgery without intending an erection to occur?

Thanks

    

ED drugs do both, erections and blood flow. Use of them for ED recovery is to keep fresh blood infused into the abdomen, penis and the help the nerves and tissue heal or regrow. The warning is correct, as far as it goes- they will not produce erections without stimulation of some kind. They aren't gonna give you one whether you want it or not, ie: spanish fly effect. It only helps if you are willing to get involved...

Simple version: Erections are produced in the brain, by nerve impulses, with nitric oxide being released to trigger increased blood flow in the penis to create an erections. ED drugs facilitate this nitric oxide absorption, allowing greater amounts to do it's thing. One of the common blends of meds is the ED drugs taken with l Arginine- an over the counter that promotes nitric oxide release, hence enhancing the action of the pill. I have been taking 2000mg of it with my generic Viagra just for the effect it is supposed to give. Supposedly the routine use of ED drugs will help establish nocturnal erections, hence helping with recovery, infusion and regaining ability.

" The MD recommended dosages (if at all) vary as well as the timing."

Everyone is different. It is prudent to start with a small 25 size pill as some men have side issues like vision problems, especially if they take the large 100 size.

Larger pills like 100 size can be cut into smaller sizes: as well as being safer to try it can be more economical as well.

Hi Oregon,

Saw my GP last week. Asked him about Cialis, Viagra, Levitra. He said he found good post surgery results with Levitra. He gave me a sample pack of 2-20 mg pills. I did a quick read online and found this was the max dose. I cut one in half...my results: Got about a 50% chubby, plugged sinuses, a 24 hr headache and a bit of a chemical hangover the next day. On the bright side, I got a 100% improvement in erection meaning it is working. I'm a bit shy to try 20 mg, but I guess the side effects may subside with use?

Mike

A 48 hour headache....?

Greetings everyone.  I have taken both Levitra and Cialis and both of their generic equivalents from ADC.  When I first started I found I got the face flushing and stuffy nose with any of the versions.  As time has gone by, I no longer get the face flushing but I do get something of a stuffy nose although not nearly as much as I did when I first started.  I used to always take the pill as I was going to bed at night and I didn't even know about the symptoms.  I have taken a pill during the day from time to time here lately and discovered the improvement in the side effects.  I am about 15 months out from surgery and about 11 months out from beginning the pill therapy and usually take a pill twice a week.  David