Abusive Use of ED Drugs

It has been seen that the prescribed drugs which are most frequently used for recreational and abusive purposes are known as the phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors. You might think that these inhibitors are very rare, but, these phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors are most commonly known as Viagra and Cialis. These drugs are most commonly used to treat erectile dysfunctions in men and one of their crucial ingredients is sildenafil and tadalafil, respectively. These drugs can be easily bought from a pharmaceutical store and this is one of the many crucial reasons due to which there have been numerous cases of abusive use of Viagra.

It is to be carefully noted that the drugs which belong to the phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitor family must only be used if the patient has erectile dysfunction, and in no situation whatsoever should these medications used for recreational purposes, as the results could be fatal and devastating. A recently conducted research shows that although men used to suffer from the problem of erectile dysfunction before the introduction of Viagra, yet, after the discovery of Viagra, the numbers have skyrocketed and increased by approximately 300 percent. These statistics show the kind of recreational abuse one has with these drugs.

Some of the most common risk factors for the erectile dysfunctions and other impotencies are obesity, high blood pressure, depression and hypertension, cardio vascular ailments as well as older age. However, it is very usual that the patients who are suffering from erectile impotencies due to these risk factors use Viagra, but the main problem is with the men who are buying and using these drugs, without having any of the risk factors for erectile impotencies.

Recreational and Abusive Use of Sildenafil

It has been found out that men who are buying these drugs more often that they actually need are actually misusing these drugs. They are not using these medications for treating their erectile impotencies, rather they are using it for recreational purposes and to maintain a more longer erection on the bed. This, according to various researchers, is not justified and should be avoided.

Side Effects of Misusing Sildenafil

According to leading doctors and physicians, there are numerous risks associated with these drugs and it is very important that patients have a pre-requisite knowledge regarding them. These drugs can be very easily misused and abused, if not consumed under prescribed dosages, and the side effects associated with the misuse of these drugs are very dangerous and can lead to fatal situations.

One of the most common side effects of overusing Viagra is the cardio vascular diseases, which, even if you possess erectile dysfunction can show up in your body because of the abusive use of Viagra. These cardio vascular risks can get elevated if:

• You consume medications for treating chest pains, since these medications contain large amounts of nitrates, which does not fit with Sildenafil
• You are suffering from various active coronary diseases
• You have faced a recent heart attack
• Your blood pressure levels are very low
• You are consuming medications for increasing your blood pressure levels
• You have certain intolerances for rigorous physical activities