Viagra is the brand name for sildenafil citrate and is not just used to treat erectile dysfunction but pulmonary arterial hypertension as well.

A Zambian product has been recalled by local authorities after it was found that the energy drink was spiked with viagra. A man who had the product suffered from a persistent erection, abnormal heartbeat and sweating which are usually side effects associated with viagra. Medical experts have considered it a threat to the public, as per reports by Daily Mail. Often, energy drink makers endorse their products with claims of instant energy; however, this particular brand went a step ahead. The tests found Natural Power High Energy Drink SX contained the active ingredient in Viagra, sildenafil, after a man reported having a six-hour erection, sweating and abnormal heartbeat. The samples of those drinks were spiked with sildenafil, and all the cans of the said brand on the shelf were recalled. Sildenafil has been tied to hearing loss, vision problems and skin cancer as well. Viagra May Cause Irreversible Damage to Colour Vision.

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A complaint from the country’s medicine regulator, Zambia Medicine Regulatory Authority was made in December, suggesting the drink was contaminated with sildenafil citrate. While Viagra is sold in the UK, it cannot be sold over the counter without a prescription in Zambia. Best Sex Position for Men With Small Penis: ‘X Marks the Spot’ is Ideal to Satisfy Your Partner.

What Is Viagra? What Will Happen If You Take Viagra?

Viagra is a drug taken to enhance blood flow to the penis and to improve erectile functions. Scientists have found that viagra may benefit people with erectile dysfunction.

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One of the most controversial and widely discussed pharmaceutical drugs, Viagra is has been known to be commonly used to treat erectile dysfunction. When taken in moderation it helps men with their erection by relaxing the muscles and regulated blood flow around the pelvic area.

Viagra is the brand name for sildenafil citrate and is not just used to treat erectile dysfunction but pulmonary arterial hypertension as well. While it is said to be safe if consumed in milder quantity, it also has its own set of side-effects.

Viagra was developed by scientists in the United Kingdom and was brought onto the market by Pfizer Inc., and it has also been sold under brand name Revatio. A famous personality such as Hugh Hefner, Ben Affleck and Ashton Kutcher have previously admitted using Viagra, as per reports.