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Viagra & Younger Men |
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Younger men using Viagra
The drug marketed to help erectile dysfunction in older men is finding its way into the hands of a younger generation. Viagra is now being increasingly used as a recreational drug by younger men. The drug is growing in popularity amongst men who are using it recreationally to enhance sexual performance instead of helping cure erectile dysfunction. Moreover, mixing Viagra with another drug can have harmful consequences for your health.
Viagra is a safe drug, particularly for young, healthy men. In a healthy population, side effects are usually minor and temporary, such as headache, facial flushing, stuffy nose, and blurred vision. But the flip side of this use by younger men is that when young men combine Viagra with club drugs such as Ecstasy or even worse, amyl nitrate or poppers, it can cause serious drops in blood pressure. This can lead to unconsciousness or even death.
Is Pfizer responsible?
It is indeed a matter of concern that from 1998 to 2002, the use of Viagra in men under forty-five has tripled. This indicates that Viagra is being used as a recreational drug, not as a drug to treat a medical condition. Thus, it belongs more in the category of pot, crack, heroin, or meth rather than being a medicinal pharmaceutical.
The very fact that young males actually think they need this drug is all by itself alarming. But it's even more alarming to realize that Pfizer appears to be doing very little to restrict the sales of Viagra for recreational use.
The health information contained herein is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace discussions with a healthcare provider. Decisions regarding patient care must be made with a healthcare provider, considering the unique characteristics of the patient.
