Generic Medicines: Safe if Approved by the FDA

The pharmaceutical industry has been chomping at the bit to get a piece of the sales pie once Viagra becomes legal in its generic form in the US-in March 2012 when the patent on brand name Viagra expires.

Once it become legal to produce and sell generic Viagra in the US, the same way thousands of illegal online vendors have been doing for years, the whole ED pill industry will be making some major changes. Many physicians in the US affirm that foreign made generic versions of Viagra are not safe.  But in spring of 2012, or soon thereafter, there will be safe and legal generic sildenafil citrate-the main ingredient in Viagra-that you can get on line and in the drugstore. This generic ED pill will be approved by the FDA (Federal Drug Administration).

When Viagra goes generic it will mean good things for you, as an everyday hard working guy. Since generics are always less expensive, the brands will have to drop their prices to compete with generic Viagra. Levitra, Cialis and Viagra will probably all come down in price, giving a huge savings to millions of men.

If you’ve been aced out of the group of men who enjoy the benefits of ED pills, simply because you can’t afford the $20 or more per pill, you’ll appreciate having an affordable way to manage erectile dysfunction. You will finally be able to buy Viagra online or at a drugstore, without spending 3 month’s salary.

Here’s some more exciting news: Viagra’s producer, Pfizer, could request the FDA allow them to offer Viagra without a prescription. Men could walk right into the store and buy it, just like aspirin.  Well almost.  Actually if this is to work safely, the pharmacist will have to consult with each customer before selling it.  Viagra has the potential to cause serious health problems if taken by men who use drugs made from nitrates. If the pharmacist could assure that no one taking these drugs was allowed to buy Viagra, this potential health danger  could be mitigated, making it quite possible for Viagra to be sold OTC.

Since so many Rx medicines have become OTC, and are now used without causing any serious health problems, Pfizer may decide that further profits lie in exploring this marketing approach.

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Topiglan came out in 1996 but is not commonly known. It is a gel that you apply to the penis; it takes effect in about 5 to 20 minutes, increasing blood flow and enlarging blood vessels in the penis. It is easily absorbed by the skin beyond the surface layer, allowing maximum effectiveness.  Its benefits are similar to ED pills, but it lasts about an hour.

It is made by MacroChem Corporation; they report that studies showed it was not harmful to females coming in contact with the substance, and that it enabled erections in 75% of men using it who were previously not getting erections with other ED treatments.

The use of a topical medicine is a better choice for men who cannot take ED pills-men with diabetes, atherosclerosis, vascular and heart disease.

Topiglan works much the same as pills, but it only dilates blood vessels in the penis. ED pills can dilate blood vessels or arteries of the brain and heart.  This dilation is dangerous for men with vascular disease and other conditions.  ED Pills can also interact dangerously with nitrates; Topiglan may be a good alternative for men who take nitrate drugs for heart disease or other conditions, because Topiglan does not interact with nitrate drugs in the body system wide.

Consider all the options when deciding on ED treatments.  Don’t limit yourself just to what everyone else uses.  A topical drug may be your best solution. Go over your medical conditions with your doctor and then decide what is best for you.

Should erectile dysfunction pills be covered by insurance?

This blog addresses whether or not ED medication should be covered by insurance.  We are setting aside the question of WHO should receive insurance coverage for these meds.  It’s a difficult call to make, to say one person needs them and another does not.  That seems like deciding who deserves to have a good sex life and who does not.

So, here we will discuss whether the drug should be covered, period. And this is based on my opinion as an educated adult. Further, I am assuming that we care about the greater good-not just what is good for you and me as individuals.

The issue is, does a good sex life affect one’s overall health.  The answer should be obvious.  The medical profession as a whole has considered it just as important as exercise ever since I can remember-and I’m no spring chicken.

I doubt that any doctor would say sex should be only for procreation. Even the most prudish sorts of people acknowledge that a good sex life is vital for a healthy, happy marriage, don’t they?

If we have unhappy couples, they tend to have unhappy children.  These children will have less of a chance for happy, productive lives.  Ergo, the mental health of the entire population is affected by the problem of ED.

So, is ED a health problem for some and just a problem with a recreational activity for others?  I believe it is a health matter regardless if the user is married, or is quite promiscuous.   We have all heard of sex crimes committed by men who are intimidated by women, who have a hatred of women.

I am not saying that if sex criminals had free Viagra they would not commit crimes, but you could make a case that if they had a good sex life they may have no need to commit acts of sexual violence.

In summery, I believe it is best for the common good-and the good of each of us individually-if insurance plans all cover erectile dysfunction pills.

Taking ED medication will be simple and easy the first time you use it, if you know what to expect.  Here’s what you need to know:

1.     You will not get aroused unless you are in a setting where sex is likely to occur, so you won’t suddenly become hard, for example, while grocery shopping.

2.     Most men have success the first use but if you don’t, no worries.  It usually will work the second time. If not, see your doc for options.

3.     It takes about 15 minutes to an hour to begin working, but “working” does not mean you have an erection the entire time the pill is working

4.     The pill is effective from 4 to 36 hours depending on the type you use. During the effective time span, you will be able to get and maintain an erection once you and your partner are in the right place and both in the mood.

5.     The erection will be gone after sexual activity.

6.     You can have more than one sexual experience within the time the pill is effective, provided there is a strong desire between you and your partner.  This is especially true of the longer acting pill that lasts over 24 hours.

7.     The drug will usually take affect more quickly if taken on an empty stomach

8.     Side effects are mild.  These may include indigestion, headache, a stuffy nose, and hot flushes

In essence, you are just as you would be if you didn’t have a problem with erections.  If you typically had the desire for sex every other day before you began having erection problems, you will be the same when you take the medication.  If you typically had sex once a week, it will be the same when you use ED pills. The idea is not to make you into a sex machine but to restore you sex life to what it was before ED began.

A baby from Kolkata, India was born with a rare congenital heart defect. Her heart was on the wrong side of her body. Additionally, her heart had a hole in it. The baby underwent surgery to correct the defect, but during the four-hour operation, her blood pressure spiked, and blood began flowing in the wrong direction to the heart. The Indian surgeon gave the baby Viagra to reduce her blood pressure, which is being credited with saving her life.

Treating high blood pressure and symptoms of heart disease was the original intent for Viagra, but scientists discovered its erectile dysfunction-treating powers during early drug trials.

Pfizer, Viagra’s manufacturer released Revatio in 2005 to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension. Revatio contains the same active ingredient as Viagra – sildenafil. Similarly, as noted last week in this blog, Cialis manufacturer Lilly will be releasing Adcirca, a new product containing the same active ingredient as Cialis – tadalafil. This product has been approved by the FDA to improve exercise ability in people with pulmonary arterial hypertension.

For years, Viagra has been used by doctors to help babies who have lung problems such as pulmonary arterial hypertension.

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