Viagra inhibits PDE5 and acts as a vasodilator (something that dilates blood vessels and increases blood flow). A single tablet of sildenafil can do that — typically, one dose is all that’s required ...

Dr. Mandeep Mehra answers the question: 'Viagra Safe For Patients With Angina?' — -- Question: Is sildenafil (Viagra) safe for patients with angina? Answer: Drugs like sildenafil or Viagra are in ...

Several observations from preclinical and short-term clinical studies support a role for sildenafil in the treatment of heart failure patients. The following discussion briefly considers each of these ...

This article was reviewed by Kelly Brown MD, MBA. Whether you’re a senior in high school or a senior-living resident, you’ve likely heard of Viagra (sildenafil) — the original medication for ED. Most ...

This story was reviewed by Mike Bohl, MD. In the ‘80s, researchers set out to test a medication called sildenafil citrate for ...

Can certain medications help you live longer? Here are some findings from new research. (Getty Images) Most people want to live a long, healthy life, and there’s plenty of research dedicated to ...

The use of sildenafil does not appear to reduce the risk for fetal hypoxia in women, according to results from a phase 3 randomized clinical trial published in JAMA. Researchers have studied using ...

Viagra, famously known for its use in treating erectile dysfunction medication, may have some unexpected health benefits. Recent scientific discoveries reveal the little blue pill may offer protection ...

Sildenafil taken daily seems to improve urinary symptoms as much as alpha blockers and 5α-reductase inhibitors, a new trial indicates. The multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled study enrolled ...

Research on how the drug affects female arousal is sparse. But doctors have been prescribing creams and pills anyway. By Alisha Haridasani Gupta Could the drug used to treat erectile dysfunction help ...

Daré Bioscience, in collaboration with Strategic Science & Technologies, announced plans for a Phase 3 clinical study of Sildenafil Cream, 3.6%, aimed at treating female sexual arousal disorder (FSAD) ...