Why a majority of young
men use Viagra as a recreational drug?
Viagra is the most effective and commonly
used drug for maintaining an erection. It’s given
30 to 60 minutes prior to sexual activity, and permits
the vascular caverns of the penis to relax. The vessels
widen and dilate with blood leading to an erection.
This hardening compresses the veins at the base of the
penis and thereby prevents flow of blood from the penis
which causes erection. Successful erection with Viagra
requires sexual stimulation as well.
The effect of the medication varies from one man to
the next but typically lasts for up to 4 hours. The
effects of the medication may slow down if taken with
a large meal or alcohol. Side effects may occur but
they are not serious. The evaluation by your physician
prior to use of a medicine such as Viagra is important.
It will make sure that your heart is able to handle
the extra stress imposed by sexual relations.
Recreational use of Viagra by youngsters
Keeping in mind the stimulating effects of Viagra,
young people are now-a-days turning to it for recreational
purposes. Health and law enforcement officials report
that young men who do not have Erectile Dysfunction
or impotence problems are using Viagra as a party drug.
Viagra was found in possession of college students who
don't have any erection problems nor do they have any
prescription for buying it. Either they steal it from
parents, order it online or buy it from friends.
During a research, more than half of the men who were
seen using ED drugs reported doing so to treat their
erectile problems. Another 29 percent reported using
the drugs to enhance sexual performance. Many people
call Viagra a “thrill drug” taken just to
experience some state of exaltation.
Most of the people who were using Viagra to enhance
their sexual performance reported combination of Viagra
with other drugs such as alcohol, marijuana, the sedative
GHB, methamphetamine, and cocaine which are taken to
boost sex drive and reduce inhibitions.
However, it’s been found that men who take Viagra
in spite of facing no Erectile Dysfunction and were
perfectly normal face a risk of developing some penile
problems or could suffer from sexually transmitted diseases.
Apart from that, other physiological and psychological
problems can also result if Viagra is consumed without
any need or prescription.
Effects of recreational Viagra by young people
Some side effects may also result from excessive use
of Viagra when it’s not needed, such as:
- Head ache
- Upset stomach such as diarrhea
- Blurred vision
- Stuffy nose
- Increased light sensitivity
- Drop in blood pressure
- Dizziness
Also drug interactions can result when Viagra is taken
with alcohol and other drugs for more sexual satisfaction.
These side effects may prove to be severe in some cases
preventing the other medicines from doing their job.
Too much use of Viagra may cause a rare but serious
condition of prolonged erection called priapism. It
may lead to an erection which lasts longer than 4 hours.
People who use Viagra excessively should be aware of
this complication. This problem may also lead to penile
diseases and permanent damage to penis.
Viagra is only recommended for people who are having
Erectile Dysfunction problem. If you are using it without
first seeing a doctor just for thrill, it may not be
as beneficial to you. If you use nitrate drugs like
nitroglycerin, you should never take Viagra. The combination
of Viagra and nitrates can make your blood pressure
suddenly drop to an unsafe level. You could get dizzy,
faint, or even have a heart attack or stroke. Nitrates
are found in many prescription medicines that are used
to treat angina and chest pain due to heart disease.
People who are using Viagra for just sexual pleasures
and to enhance their powers are facing acute danger
of other complications. They should consult their doctors
and try to use only those medicines which have a positive
effect on their bodies. Excessive use of Viagra use
without a doctor’s recommendation may prove harmful.
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