Generic
Viagra
® (sildenafil citrate)
Frequently Asked Questions
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therapy works"
Are generic drugs safe?
Can you substitute generic for brand name drugs?
How is generic Viagra different to Pfizer's Viagra?
How can generic sildenafil citrate be so much less
expensive?
What is generic sildenafil citrate?
How does generic sildenafil citrate work?
What do I tell a online doctor before I take generic
sildenafil citrate or Pfizer Viagra®?
How much time does generic sildenafil citrate
take to work?
Will Viagra® work for me?
When should I take Generic Viagra ®?
How long does Generic Viagra ® last?
Will Generic Viagra ® stop working when I ejaculate?
Are there any restrictions to ordering Generic Viagra
®?
How long will it take to receive my order?
Will I need to take receipt of my delivery?
Where will my order be shipped from?
What Generic Sildenafil Citrate does not do?
How Do I Store generic Viagra Prescription Drug?
Q. Are generic drugs safe?
Generic drugs made in properly approved (FDA or equivalent) Laboratories
work as well as the brand-name equivalent, and often cost considerably
less. Generic drugs are cheaper because research, sales and advertising
costs are much lower than brand name counterparts. Many insurance
plans encourage you to accept the generic version of a drug whenever
it's medically safe. Most states let pharmacists substitute a generic
when appropriate and when your doctor approves it in line with local
laws. Please refer to "How can generic
sildenafil citrate be so much less expensive?"
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Q. Can you substitute generic for brand name
drugs?
Sildenafil citrate (generic Viagra) does not fall into a "narrow
therapeutic index" and high quality brands made in FDA approved
laboratories are readily compared to Pfizer Viagra. You should however,
always seek your doctors opinion regarding appropriate prescription
and dosage.
Very few drugs have a "narrow therapeutic index," meaning
that a small variation in dose can cause problems, such as too little
effectiveness or too many side effects. Drugs that do fall into
this narrow therapeutic index include: phenytoin (brand name Dilantin),
carbamazepine (Tegretol), valproic acid (Depakene), divalproex sodium
(Depakote), digoxin (Lanoxin), warfarin (Coumadin), lithium (Lithobid,
Eskalith), levothyroxine (Synthroid, Levoxyl), and theophylline
(Theo-Dur). Do not switch these drugs from brand to generic—or
vice versa—without your doctor's approval and close supervision.
Always talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or both before asking for
a substitute.
Q. How is generic Viagra different
than Pfizer's Viagra?
Viagra is the brand name of Pfizer pharmaceutical
company and Caverta/Veega/Silagra/Omnigen/Meltabs are also a brand
names for the drug sildenafil citrate. The generic Viagra ®
active ingredients are the same, therefore it works the same way.
Sildenafil citrate is the generic name for the drug the FDA approved
in 1998 for erectile dysfunction/impotence in men. Generic Viagra
is sold under many brand names. The brands of generic
Viagra recommended on Drug Store Best Buys have the exact active
sildenafil citrate ingredient and are the chemical equivalent of
Viagra ®.
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Q. How can generic sildenafil citrate be so much
less expensive?
Just like any generic pharmaceutical, generic Viagra is less expensive
(below $4.00 per dose) compared to prices for a brand name equivalent.
The reason that you can buy generic Viagra for less is that we don't
pay for branding, marketing, advertising or a costly sales force
or overhead. We pass those cost savings directly on to you. Please
refer to "Are generic drugs safe?"
Click here to compare Generic Viagra
online Best Buys Prices.
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Q. What is generic sildenafil citrate?
Generic sildenafil citrate is the active ingredient used to treat
erectile dysfunction (impotence) in men. It can help men who have
erectile dysfunction get and sustain an erection when they are sexually
excited. One does not get an erection just by taking this medicine.
Generic sildenafil citrate helps a man with erectile dysfunction
get an erection only when he is sexually excited.
Q. How does generic sildenafil citrate work?
Generic sildenafil citrate enables many men with erectile dysfunction
(ED) to respond to sexual stimulation. When a man is sexually aroused,
the arteries in the penis relax and widen, allowing more blood to
flow into the penis. As the arteries in the penis expand and harden,
the veins that normally carry blood away from the penis become compressed,
restricting the blood flow out of the penis. With more blood flowing
in and less flowing out, the penis enlarges, resulting in an erection.
Please understand that generic sildenafil citrate is not a hormone
or aphrodisiac, it works only when a man is sexually stimulated.
See Diagram for more detail.
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Q. What do I tell a online doctor before I begin
generic sildenafil citrate or Pfizer Viagra?
Only a medical doctor can decide if generic sildenafil citrate
or Pfizer Viagra prescription drug is right for you. Most of the
better suppliers of generic sildenafil citrate offer a Free online
MD consultation form to diagnose your erectile dysfunction. To find
out if you can take it alone or with your other prescription drug
medicines be sure to tell the online doctor if you:
- have ever had any heart problems (angina, chest pain)
- have ever had any kidney problems
- have ever had any liver problems
- have ever had any blood problems, including sickle cell anemia
or leukemia
- are allergic to sildenafil citrate
- have a deformed penis, Peyronie's disease, or ever had an erection
that lasted more than 6 hours
- have stomach ulcers or any types of bleeding problems
- have a rare inherited eye disease called retinitis pigmentosa
- are taking any other medicines
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Q. How much time does generic sildenafil citrate
take to work?
Same time as for Pfizer Viagra. Take your generic sildenafil citrate
30 minutes to one hour before you plan to have sex. Beginning in
about 30 minutes and lasts for up to 4 hours, generic sildenafil
citrate can help you get an erection if you are sexually excited.
If you take generic sildenafil citrate after a high-fat meal (such
as fish & chips, cheeseburger or French fries), the medicine
may take a little longer to start working. generic sildenafil citrate
can help you get an erection when you are sexually excited. You
will not get an erection just by taking the pill.
For Generic SoftTabs - fast
acting sublingual tabs like the popular Meltabs
10 to 15 minutes is sufficient.
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Q. Will Viagra ® work for me?
A. Viagra ® works for about 80% of men that try it. Consuming
large quantities of alcohol and eating a meal that is high in fat
will cause Viagra® to be less effective. Please refer to Improving
Effectiveness of Viagra ®. This is a valuable page to visit
to obtain the most from your Viagra ® prescription
Q. When should I
take Viagra ®?
A. Viagra® should be taken 30 minutes to 1 hour before intercourse,
giving you ample time to become more acquainted with your partner.
Q. How long does Viagra
® last?
A. Viagra®, taken as prescribed, will remain
in your system for 4 to 8 hours, providing more than enough time
for those "not so timely" events.
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Q. Will Viagra ® stop working
when I ejaculate?
A. As long as you are sexually stimulated within the 4 to 8 hour time
frame, Viagra® will still be working for you.
Q. Are there any restrictions
to ordering Viagra ®?
A. Currently you must be over the age of 21 to order.
Q. How long will it take
to receive my order?
A. Most first time orders arrive within 4 to 6 business
days from doctor approval (which can take up to 3 business days).
Refills take less time, depending on the chosen shipping method.
You will receive your order in a standard unmarked courier envelope.
Most generic Viagra suppliers batch process orders. This hugely
improves efficiency and reduces costs. However, it may mean your
order takes an additional day. Also, pharmacies processing orders
from global locations may take an additional 2 to 4 days for delivery.
Please check our generic  for
specific delivery detail for each pharmacy.
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Q. Will I need to take receipt
of my delivery?
A. No, however please make sure that someone is available
to sign for your prescription.
An adult signature is required for prescription medication.
Q. Where will my order
be shipped from?
A. If you are ordering from our USA and Global page
your order will be prescribed from a qualified US doctor and be
shipped from an FDA approved US pharmacy. If you order from our
UK and EEU page your order will be prescribed from a qualified UK
doctor and be shipped from an approved UK pharmacy.
Q. What Generic Sildenafil Citrate does not do?
Generic sildenfil citrate does not cure erectile dysfunction.
It is a treatment for erectile dysfunction. Generic sildenafil citrate
(Caverta, Veega or any of the other brands) does not protect you
or your partner from getting sexually transmitted diseases, including
HIV-the virus that causes AIDS. Generic sildenafil citrate is not
a hormone or an aphrodisiac.
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Q. How Do I Store generic Viagra Prescription
Drug?
- Keep generic Viagra prescription drug out of the reach of children.
- Keep generic Viagra in its original container.
- Store at room temperature (59°-86°F or 15°-30°C).
In case of accidental viagra drug overdose, call your
doctor right away.
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