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S<\/span>ildenafil citrate, the active ingredient in Viagra, isn’t just for erectile dysfunction anymore. Research scientists have found that the drug successfully treats a number of other ailments as well.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Viagra was introduced to the public in 1998 by pharmaceutical giant Pfizer, but the history of Viagra actually started more than a decade before that.<\/p>\n

In 1985, Pfizer was trying to create a drug for the treatment of heart failure and high blood pressure. But when it developed a drug to affect enzymes in blood vessel walls to control nitric oxide signaling, patients in clinical trials kept mentioning the side effect of “better” erections. Once it was introduced as a treatment for erectile dysfunction (ED), Viagra quickly became a blockbuster drug, earning Pfizer in excess of a billion dollars a year.<\/p>\n

But some researchers persisted with the study of Viagra for its original purpose, and other researchers tested it for yet other medical conditions. It turned out that nitric oxide signaling could be put to use to treat a surprising variety of other diseases and disorders. Here are five other medical conditions that have responded well to treatment with sildenafil citrate, the active ingredient in Viagra:<\/p>\n

1. Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension<\/h3>\n

One of the most promising uses for Viagra is in the treatment of high blood pressure in the blood vessels serving the lungs. This condition, known as pulmonary hypertension, can be deadly. Premature babies born with this condition have been treated with Viagra, and the drug has saved lives in this fragile population.<\/p>\n

In premature babies, breathing difficulties are not uncommon. While oxygen can be blown into the lungs, there isn’t sufficient blood supply to the various parts of the lungs to allow oxygenated blood to get to the rest of the body. Viagra opens up blood vessels so that existing vessels can more easily take oxygenated blood throughout the body.<\/p>\n

Pulmonary hypertension is found in adults too, and it makes the right side of the heart work harder than it should. Eventually, the right side of the heart enlarges, and heart failure ensues. Viagra works in adults similarly to how it works in premature babies, allowing the blood vessels supplying the lungs to open more and provide more oxygenated blood to the rest of the body.<\/p>\n

2. Female Infertility<\/h3>\n
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Sildenafil has helped some previously infertile women to successfully undergo IVF.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Some women are unable to carry a pregnancy to term because their uterine lining is too thin for an embryo to attach. Many of these women are not good candidates for in vitro fertilization (IVF).<\/p>\n

A study of Viagra in a group of women with this condition found that their chances of successful pregnancy increased after administration of Viagra. The theory was that it increased blood flow to the uterus, thickening the uterine lining.<\/p>\n

Studies have found that Viagra indeed helps dilate blood vessels and promotes the growth of the uterine lining with minimal side effects. Administration of Viagra to women with thin uterine lining has been used for more than a decade, and some women who were not candidates for IVF before were able to successfully undergo IVF after treatment with Viagra.<\/p>\n

This treatment works best when Viagra is administered vaginally rather than taken orally. This way, a higher concentration of the drug enters the circulatory system of the uterus, improving blood flow and delivery of estrogen to the uterine lining. With this method of delivery, unpleasant side effects are rare.<\/p>\n

3. Congestive Heart Failure in Men<\/h3>\n

Congestive heart failure, sometimes simply called “heart failure,” is a condition in which the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the needs of the body. Heart failure is serious and can dramatically shorten lives, but Viagra can be used to treat it. Viagra is considered safe for men who have congestive heart failure because it lowers heart rate and blood pressure during exertion from exercise (or sexual activity). It can actually improve heart conditions.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, many men with heart failure have ED as a side effect of the medications they take, and some stop taking their other heart drugs due to ED. However, many patients can safely take Viagra, and this can encourage men with heart failure to continue with their regular heart medications.<\/p>\n

4. Gastroparesis in Diabetics<\/h3>\n

Gastroparesis is a medical condition in which the stomach does not empty as quickly as it should, causing food to remain in the stomach for longer than normal. In a healthy person, the stomach contracts to push food down into the small intestine where it is digested. This action is controlled by the vagus nerve. Damage to the vagus nerve can cause the muscles of the stomach and intestines to work improperly, with the result being food that moves through the stomach too slowly.<\/p>\n

Gastroparesis occurs frequently in people with diabetes (both types 1 and 2). In fact, diabetes is the most common cause of gastroparesis. High blood sugar levels can damage nerves over time, including the vagus nerve. Scientists at Johns Hopkins University found that Viagra can benefit people with gastroparesis. It relaxes stomach muscles, and human trials have been promising. Furthermore, it may actually help keep blood sugar levels steady, which is extremely important in the treatment of diabetes.<\/p>\n

5. Prevention of High-Altitude Sickness<\/h3>\n
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Some research indicates that sildenafil might help treat altitude sickness.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

High-altitude pulmonary edema is found in people who climb mountains, and it can be very dangerous. With high-altitude pulmonary edema, fluid accumulates in the lungs, making breathing difficult. People with this condition can have a rapid heart rate, shallow breathing, and they can actually turn blue from lack of oxygen.<\/p>\n

Viagra, which increases nitric oxide levels in the blood vessels supplying the lungs, can help these vital blood vessels relax, which can reduce the accumulation of fluid in the lungs and help you to breathe more effectively. It is important to note that people should never try to treat this — or any other condition listed here — without consulting a physician first to rule out other causes of the symptoms.<\/p>\n

Viagra may be a miracle drug\u00a0for many more people than just men who have ED. Because of how it acts on blood vessels throughout the body, the drug may be useful for treating many other illnesses. Continuing research around the globe is underway to find yet other medical applications for Viagra’s sildenafil citrate and the active ingredients in other ED medications.<\/p>\n

While Viagra should never be tried without a doctor’s supervision for nonerectile problems, men who suffer from ED can obtain Viagra and other ED drugs safely through U.S.-based online facilitators like eDrugstore.com. You can often save money and time by ordering your ED drugs from eDrugstore, which is based in Tempe, Arizona, and supplies only FDA-approved medications sourced exclusively from licensed U.S. pharmacies. To learn more, visit eDrugstore’s Erection Problems page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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