sildenafil, the full name is sildenafil citrate tablets, commonly known as Jinge small powder tablets. Its appearance has saved face and relieved psychological pressure for many men. Many men expressed their affirmation of its effect, but there are also many male friends who are worried that long-term use of sildenafil will lead to "addiction".
01 Will taking sildenafil for a long time be "addiction"?
Drug addictiveness means that after using drugs, it will develop dependence. After stopping the drug, there will be withdrawal reaction . Addictive drugs all act on central nervous system , while sildenafil is not addictive.
Sildenafil is a 5-phosphodiesterase inhibitor that can increase the release of NO and cGMP in the blood vessels, thereby relaxing the smooth muscle of the blood vessels and diastolic blood vessels. However, it only acts on the peripheral nerves and will not affect the effects of the nerves. Therefore, it is not addictive, so there will naturally be no saying "addiction". However, taking sildenafil is not recommended for a long time, and it is recommended to take it when needed.
02 What should I pay attention to when taking sildenafil?
1) Pay attention to the time of medication
sildenafil needs 30 minutes to 1 hour to take effect, so it is recommended to take it 1 hour beforehand. When using this medicine, male friends must pay attention to the time of medication.
2) Do not drink alcohol after taking the medicine
After taking sildenafil, alcohol will affect the absorption and metabolism of the drug, causing vasodilation, and sildenafil is also a drug that will cause vasodilation. If you drink alcohol during the medication period, it may cause headaches, flushing on the face, and even worse, blood pressure will decrease, or affect the efficacy of the medication.
3) It is not recommended to have a high-fat diet when taking the medicine
Sildenafil This drug will be affected by a high-fat diet. Therefore, in order to ensure that the drug takes effect, a high-fat diet is not recommended, and it is best not to eat too much.
4) It is not recommended to take
sildenafil for people without indications. Therefore, if there is no indication, it is not recommended to take medicine.
5) It is not recommended to take
sildenafil mainly through liver metabolism in people with severe liver function damage. Therefore, if there are severe liver function damage, it is not recommended to take sildenafil.
6) Do not increase the dosage without authorization
Any drug should be used strictly in accordance with the instructions. Sildenafil has the effect of dilating blood vessels. If taken overdose, it may increase cardiovascular and cerebrovascular damage. Therefore, when taking sildenafil, you must follow the doctor's advice and do not increase the dosage without authorization. In addition, within 24 hours, sildenafil can only be taken once.