What Viagra Dosage Should I Start With?

Unlike some medications, Viagra is short-acting. Though its effects may linger for a day or so, its main impact comes in the first few hours after taking it. So, it's easy to experiment with dosages to find the one that's best for you.

Generally, I recommend starting with a relatively low dosage, seeing if that works, and increasing it if necessary. The higher the dose, the more side effects you're likely to experience. Too high of a dose might also decrease your sensitivity; it may work "too well," giving you an erection that either won't go down or doesn't feel natural.

If your purchase Viagra online or from your local pharmacy, it's usually most economical to buy 100mg pills. Then, use a pill splitter to break it into two pieces or four. Many men have success with a quarter piece (25mg); I recommend you start with that if your erectile dysfunction is mild. If you have a known medical condition that causes your problem, you might start with 50mg.

If the low dose works, great. You can stop there, or see how it feels with a higher dose. If the lower dose doesn't work, try a higher dose. But I recommend going in steps. If you don't have success at 25mg, try 50mg first, before jumping to 100mg.

Remember, you don't have to try Viagra with a partner. You may want to try it out by yourself first, see how it feels, see what kind of side effects you experience. Viagra affects everyone differently; you need to learn how it affects your body, and how you can make it suit your needs best.

Note: whatever dose you try, don't exceed 100mg in a 24 hour period. If 100mg doesn't work for you, try again on another day, in other circumstances. Don't try to overdose or mix it with other medications.

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