- Since its launch as a prescription in 1998, 40 million men around the globe have used Viagra at least once.
- Before Viagra, most cases of erectile dysfunction were chalked up to being a “lifestyle condition.” Pfizer managed to medicalize erectile dysfunction with the creation of Viagra and its availability only by prescription.
- Bob Dole, who was treated for prostate cancer, is one of several celebrities who have appeared in ads about erectile dysfunction. In 1998, he agreed to do a commercial for Viagra to bring erectile dysfunction out of the dark.
- The term “Viaggravation” has been used to describe erections lasting for many more hours than wanted.
- Research data released at a national congress of the Italian Urology Society event indicates that Viagra is very beloved in Italy, with Italian men buying the pills at a rate of about 12 per minute.
- Viagra is counterfeited more than any other drug in the world. In fact, Pfizer has its own security team that works with law enforcement to try to stop the manufacturing and distribution of fake erectile dysfunction drugs.
- Pfizer has a list of things that have been found in fake Viagra pills (as well as other counterfeit medications). These include:
- Blue printer ink
- Amphetamines (often referred to as “speed”)
- The antibiotic Metronidazole (which can cause an allergic reaction, vomiting and diarrhea)
- Drywall (and other binding agents that keep the pill from digesting)
- Too much sildenafil (which can be very dangerous and even lethal)
If you suffer from erectile dysfunction, don’t run to your nearest convenience store to buy up supplements that promise to help you get hard. There’s a reason Viagra is available by prescription: it can be regulated to ensure it’s safe and effective.
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