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Posted 6/6/2009 6:55 PM (GMT -8)
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

    

Posted 6/7/2009 3:19 AM (GMT -8)
I was told to take it right before bedtime. The goal was to help stimulate/simulate errections that we get/used to get in our sleep.
Posted 6/7/2009 5:26 AM (GMT -8)
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... tongue

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.
Posted 6/7/2009 7:38 AM (GMT -8)

Thanks!

James C wrote "...allowing greater amounts to do it's thing..." - James, I presume you are referring to the supply of blood to that area.  In other words taking Viagra increases the blood supply to the area but taking Viagra with sexual stimulation increases it even greater allowing for the potential of an erection.

 

Posted 6/7/2009 4:28 PM (GMT -8)
" 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.

Posted 6/7/2009 5:04 PM (GMT -8)
Oregon, I was referring to the drugs allowing greater amounts of nitric oxide being relesed into the blood stream. The way it was explained to me, if the nerves are intact and working, then the ED drug will act as a 'booster' for the nitric oxide that is released into the blood stream, as a part of the erection response and growth. More nitric oxide=more blood flow into the penis, hence supposedly more response to the erection.
Here's a clearer definition:

How does Viagra work?
An erection is the result of an increase in blood flow into certain internal areas of the penis. Viagra works by enhancing the effects of one of the chemicals (nitric oxide) the body normally releases into the penis during sexual arousal. This allows an increase of blood flow into the penis.
Posted 6/8/2009 1:11 PM (GMT -8)

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

Posted 6/8/2009 2:25 PM (GMT -8)
If you got 100% improvement with 1/2, imagine what you get with a full one... turn
Posted 6/8/2009 3:11 PM (GMT -8)
A 48 hour headache....? tongue
Posted 6/9/2009 6:27 AM (GMT -8)
My sinuses run for awhile every time I take Levitra, but I also had the same thing happen with Viagra. I never get the headaches, although since my by-pass surgery I never get headaches at all.

You might try taking a Bendryl an hour after taking the Levitra. That would clear up your nasal congestion.
Posted 6/9/2009 8:02 AM (GMT -8)
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 

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