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A.k.a- blue or bluey, little blue pill, mr blue, V’s
Viagra tablets contain the active ingredient sildenafil, which is a medicine used in the treatment of erectile dysfunction (impotence). Sildenafil is called a phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor, and works by preventing the action of a chemical in the body called phosphodiesterase type 5. Taken in pill form, it works by promoting the flow of blood to the penis during arousal. It is not an aphrodisiac. It won't just give you wood; you need to be turned on for the drug to be effective.
Slang
V’s, Blue, bluey, Mr Blue, little blue pill
The effects
- Simple alternative to other impotence treatments (such as injections, vacuum flasks and penile implants - which can be off-putting for obvious reasons);
- Helps impotent males achieve harder erections for longer durations;
- Taken as a single pill, with effects kicking in 30 minutes later;
- Enables user to get hard any time for up to four hours (with sexual stimulation).
Chances of getting hooked
Although Viagra is not addictive in the physiological sense, Viagra abusers develop a psychological dependency on the drug, which makes it difficult for them to imagine life without it. Viagra-dependent men may take desperate measures to obtain Viagra, may become depressed when deprived of Viagra, and will continue to take Viagra despite negative consequences.
The law
- Viagra can only be obtained legally in the UK by prescription from your GP;
- The drug is widely available on the internet to import from other countries. As soon as it reaches the UK, however, it becomes illegal;
- UK law prohibits possession of unprescribed Viagra, or possession with intent to supply.
Appearance and use
Blue, diamond-shaped tablets, with "25," "50," or "100" embossed on one side, denoting tablet strength.
Cost
Between £1-£2 per pill, depending on quantity purchased.
Purity
Non-prescribed ‘copy-cat’ pills have reached the market and may not produce desired effects.
The risks
- Some users report temporary side effects, ranging from headaches to flushed skin, stomach upsets, blurred vision and muscle ache. See your GP if problems persist;
- Viagra relaxes the muscles in blood vessels, thus increasing blood flow potential. This means it isn't recommended for impotence sufferers with cardiovascular problems;
- Combining drugs is always dangerous. Using Viagra with other nitrate drugs such as poppers is especially risky as it can lower blood pressure to dangerous levels.
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