Anyone been using Viagra for 15+ years?

[Britman]

Hi folks

I’m interested to hear if anyone has been on viagra continuously for 15-20 years (it was launched in 1998)?

Does it have the same efficacy for you? Ie does it work as well now as when you started using the drug years ago?

Have you used it continuously on and off?

As study (see below) states that nearly 100% of men achieved an erection good enough for penetration after using the drug for 4 weeks.

I’m interested to know why you would need to take it that long for it to work. Surely if it didn’t work after trying it a few times it won’t work for that individual. I’ve never taken the drugs more than a few days in a row.

Interested to hear experiences of those taking it continuously - does it work better or just the same?


“Prior to taking Viagra, 58.7 per cent of these men reported an erection hardness score of only one or two, considered insufficient for penetration.

However, after four weeks of treatment, 96.3 per cent found they were able to obtain erections of hardness grade three or four – with 63.6 per cent achieving grade four erections, the highest possible firmness.

Without Viagra, a majority of these men would have had great difficulty having sex.

But if Viagra doesn’t sound like it is the right option for you, there are plenty of other impotency solutions on the market.

Similar medications like Cialis, Levitra, and Spedra have debuted as erectile dysfunction drugs to help men with impotency.

But some studies still found Viagra has a greater impact.”

 

[Ryno1980]

I can't speak for Viagra as it has to many intolerant sides for me... but I was diagnosed with severe ptsd in 2006 and I started having some issues prior to this... not really a physical inability, more mental... I've been taking 20mg cialis eod for 10+ years with amazing success and have never had the need to increase the dosage. Still works every bit as good as the first time.... there are other things to look at tho... increased risk of skin cancer from long term USE of these drugs.. I've had several spots burned off in the last year or so .. pretty scary

 

[Britman]

Ryno

Thanks for your input - can I ask what is ptsd?

Also what’s your testosterone level? I’m guessing when you say no physical inability it is little wonder that Cialis works so well for you.

ED after all is simply not enough blood flow to the penis. Hence how these drugs work. It’s still unclear what role testosterone plays in erections but cardio vascular health is obviously important to get blood flowing to the extremities. Some docs even tell people to take up running and improve diet before trying any pills.

I can't speak for Viagra as it has to many intolerant sides for me... but I was diagnosed with severe ptsd in 2006 and I started having some issues prior to this... not really a physical inability, more mental... I've been taking 20mg cialis eod for 10+ years with amazing success and have never had the need to increase the dosage. Still works every bit as good as the first time.... there are other things to look at tho... increased risk of skin cancer from long term USE of these drugs.. I've had several spots burned off in the last year or so .. pretty scary

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[Skull]

Ryno

Thanks for your input - can I ask what is ptsd?

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder that can occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event such as a natural disaster, a serious accident, a terrorist act, war/combat, rape or other violent personal assault.

PTSD has been known by many names in the past, such as “shell shock” during the years of World War I and “combat fatigue” after World War II. But PTSD does not just happen to combat veterans. PTSD can occur in all people, in people of any ethnicity, nationality or culture, and any age. PTSD affects approximately 3.5 percent of U.S. adults, and an estimated one in 11 people will experience PTSD in their lifetime.

People with PTSD continue to have intense, disturbing thoughts and feelings related to their experience that last long after the traumatic event has ended. They may relive the event through flashbacks or nightmares; they may feel sadness, fear or anger; and they may feel detached or estranged from other people. People with PTSD may avoid situations or people that remind them of the traumatic event, and they may have strong negative reactions to something as ordinary as a loud noise or an accidental touch.

A diagnosis of PTSD requires exposure to an upsetting traumatic event. However, exposure could be indirect rather than first hand. For example, PTSD could occur in an individual who learns that a close family member or friend has died accidentally or violently.

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder that can occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event such as a natural disaster, a serious accident, a terrorist act, war/combat, rape or other violent personal assault.

PTSD has been known by many names in the past, such as “shell shock” during the years of World War I and “combat fatigue” after World War II. But PTSD does not just happen to combat veterans. PTSD can occur in all people, in people of any ethnicity, nationality or culture, and any age. PTSD affects approximately 3.5 percent of U.S. adults, and an estimated one in 11 people will experience PTSD in their lifetime.

People with PTSD continue to have intense, disturbing thoughts and feelings related to their experience that last long after the traumatic event has ended. They may relive the event through flashbacks or nightmares; they may feel sadness, fear or anger; and they may feel detached or estranged from other people. People with PTSD may avoid situations or people that remind them of the traumatic event, and they may have strong negative reactions to something as ordinary as a loud noise or an accidental touch.

A diagnosis of PTSD requires exposure to an upsetting traumatic event. However, exposure could be indirect rather than first hand. For example, PTSD could occur in an individual who learns that a close family member or friend has died accidentally or violently.

 

[Ryno1980]

That about sums it up... thanks @Skull
Currently my testosterone level is floating right around 1800 ngl as I'm cruising on low dose test. I've only been cycling for 3 years now... prior to this my normal t level was 265 so pretty low..

 

[Britman]

I’m well unreal on what PTSD is now thanks

Ryno

You mentioned a low T before (3 years back?)
Did you take Cialis at this point? And if so did it work well given you had low T at the time. A lot of literature says men don’t need that much total T just to get an erection - problem is the blood flow which is obviously helped by the PDE5 inhibitors.

It’s clear testosterone affects strength, energy levels and mood. Difficult to get good erections when tired tho and I’ve read that testosterone does act as a vasodilator so maybe it has more of a role than just making you horny. A lot of docs make out T makes you horny and good circulation gives u good hard ons but I think that is a bit simplistic.

Also btw are you happier now cycling?why not seek on TRT from a doc instead and have it properly monitored?

That about sums it up... thanks @Skull
Currently my testosterone level is floating right around 1800 ngl as I'm cruising on low dose test. I've only been cycling for 3 years now... prior to this my normal t level was 265 so pretty low..

 

[Ryno1980]

Yea I was taking cialis with low t and had 0 issues getting an erection... I'm much happier cycling than not.. and I've attempted trt but it's a pain in the ass.. I can run low dose test on cruise and get blood work done to make sure I'm where I need to be

 

[Britman]

Ryno1980

Assume without the Cialis and low T you were screwed for good erections then?
The blue pills really are a life saver for many (and Cialis etc of course).

Understand what u mean about TRT although I think it seems safer than cycling and should be easier to get ‘dialled in’ if under supervision of a doc. Although depends where you live of course. The NHS in the UK docs are keen to follow the rules exactly and that ain’t always helpful eg no arimidex or hcg normally and they prefer long acting T esters to keep their costs down (blood work etc). I think paying less tax and going private would be preferred for anyone working.

Yea I was taking cialis with low t and had 0 issues getting an erection... I'm much happier cycling than not.. and I've attempted trt but it's a pain in the ass.. I can run low dose test on cruise and get blood work done to make sure I'm where I need to be