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If you don’t have erection problems and take Viagra, you will probably have a stronger, more intense, and longer lasting erection. What’s not to like, right? Well, you also put yourself at risk by taking Viagra recreationally. Men who take it recreationally tend not to obtain Viagra from a doctor, but from a buddy, a cab driver, or “that guy in the club.” Assuming what they hand you actually is Viagra, the possibility exists that it will interact with any other necessary or recreational drugs you may take. But there are many other risks as well.

There has been a recall of AMPT coffee due to derivatives of Viagra and Cialis being found in it. As of August 2017, the online shop for the coffee is now defunct. AMPT was touted as a “natural testosterone booster,” claimed to be made with a mixture of Tongkat Ali, guarana, and maca root. This coffee was supposed to do more than just be a quick pick-me-up, it was formulated to boost sex drive, muscle mass, and mental clarity.

FDA Investigation

The coffee was recalled by the FDA after the federal agency not only sildenafil in it, but also tadalafil. These are the active ingredients found in Cialis and Viagra, medication to treat erectile dysfunction and urinary problems.

Why AMPT Coffee May Be Dangerous

Viagra and Cialis are controlled, which will require prescriptions from a physician or doctor. Using the ingredient in coffee without notifying consumers can potentially expose drinkers of AMPT coffee to serious side effects. Unknowing consumption can lead to memory problems, back pain, loss of hearing, headaches, and even the inability to differentiate between blue and green hues. The recommended dosage of Viagra, for example, is between 25 and 100 mg – when it’s used in a coffee ground, there is no viable way of measuring how much of the ingredients is instilled in it.

None of these warnings were stated in the packaging – users were consuming a concoction of powerful PDE5 inhibitors without even knowing it. This was further complicated by the packaging not mentioning that it was formulated with milk, which can be dangerous for those with milk allergies. Not noting a known allergen in its packaging is enough to cause a recall.

AMPT Coffee was sold in small red packets, packaged within a red box via a Shopify site. The company has warned prior buyers to discard their remaining coffee – there hasn’t been any notification of the company issuing any refunds. Further inquiries can be made at [email protected]

Most of us are familiar with the use of stents to keep arteries from narrowing more than they already are. Sometimes, however, the use of bare metal stents can exacerbate the narrowing when tissue grows around the stent; they can also cause blood clots that increase a patient’s chance for future heart attacks. Fortunately, scientists have discovered that a drug popularly used for erectile dysfunction has the ability to reduce the potential side problems associated with stents.

Drug-Eluting Stents

Some stents, known as drug-eluting stents, are covered in a chemical layer of drugs in order to prevent the blood vessels from closing; however, not all drugs have proven equal in offering protection. Sildenafil, also known as Viagra, has been shown to provide stent-users with protection from blood clots and other serious problems associated with the use of stents. Sildenafil is typically used to help men who have erectile dysfunction but is also prescribed under the name of Revatio to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension. The drug increases blood flow and simulataneously relaxes the arteries, allowing blood to flow freely throughout the cardio-pulmonary system.

The Study

The lead scientist of the study, Dr. Han-Mo Yang of Seoul National University Hospital in South Korea, presented his results at the Basic Cardiovascular Sciences 2017 Scientific Sessions in Portland, Oregon. The research results indicated that Sildenafil works to increase activity of the enzyme PKG (protein kinase G), which keeps the walls of arteries from thickening after injury or surgery. It was shown to reduce platelets from clumping by 30%. Used as a coating on the stent, sildenafil will keep the walls of the arteries from re-narrowing and reduce the tendency of clotting close to the stent.

While Yang’s study only involved animals, clinical trials are not far away and could result in immediate clinical use if approved since sildenafil is already being used in other settings.

Most of the time, doctors begin with the 50-mg dosage. This dosage isn’t right for every Viagra user, but it’s in the middle of your options, and makes it easy to move up or down in dosage to learn which is most appropriate. If 50 mg isn’t effective, and if it hasn’t caused unpleasant side effects, your doctor may choose to bump it up to 100 mg and ask you to report back.

Keep in mind that whichever dosage your doctor chooses, it’s going to be a maximum of one dose every 24 hours. In other words, if your doctor prescribes 50 mg, that doesn’t mean you should take 25 mg twice a day in hopes of stretching out the benefits. Also bear in mind that any other medications (including over-the-counter medications and supplements) can affect your experience with Viagra, so it’s absolutely essential to tell your doctor the names and dosages of any drugs or supplements you take.

Advertisement for Viagra has been in a slump – and they may skip this NFL season altogether. The blue pill was first introduced almost 20 years ago, quickly becoming something akin to a cultural icon. Its popularity was further galvanized by a continuous stream of advertisements and marketing.

Viagra, however, is losing its patent exclusivity. It means that the blue pill will no longer be monopolized. Viagra also hasn’t aired a national TV ad since May 15, 2017, with executives noting that the brand is experiencing a slump.

Viagra: The Blue Pill

Viagra is used to treat impotence, erectile dysfunction, and sexual function problems. Typically coming in its iconic blue pill form-factor, Viagra has about 30 million American men using it as an aid. It’s been a profitable pill, with the parent company reeling in north of $1 billion a year.

Cialis and Viagra totaled more than $50 million on NFL advertising last year, with its absence being felt by marketers and networks. Some speculate that it may be because the NFL isn’t pulling the same ratings as it used to, but it’s due to the parent company losing exclusive rights to the patent. It’s interesting to note that Cialis is still rotating on TV adverts, but hasn’t bought any NFL air time either. Instead, it will air adverts on the U.S open golf tournaments, Major League Baseball networks, and NASCAR. Ad experts note that the iconic ads were once noted as being one of NFL’s top 40 highest spending advertisements.

The Generic Form Comes To Light

By losing its patent, there will be a launch of a generic form of Viagra that will be more accessible and affordable. Teva Pharmaceuticals is a multinational company that will release a cheaper variant of Viagra in December 2017. Once the generic form of Viagra is available, the parent brand will most likely lose its clout in direct consumer advertising. At that point, any advertising will only boost sales of the generic form of Viagra.

Advertisement for Viagra has been in a slump – and they may skip this NFL season altogether. The blue pill was first introduced almost 20 years ago, quickly becoming something akin to a cultural icon. Its popularity was further galvanized by a continuous stream of advertisements and marketing.

Viagra, however, is losing its patent exclusivity. It means that the blue pill will no longer be monopolized. Viagra also hasn’t aired a national TV ad since May 15, 2017, with executives noting that the brand is experiencing a slump.

Viagra: The Blue Pill

Viagra is used to treat impotence, erectile dysfunction, and sexual function problems. Typically coming in its iconic blue pill form-factor, Viagra has about 30 million American men using it as an aid. It’s been a profitable pill, with the parent company reeling in north of $1 billion a year.

Cialis and Viagra totaled more than $50 million on NFL advertising last year, with its absence being felt by marketers and networks. Some speculate that it may be because the NFL isn’t pulling the same ratings as it used to, but it’s due to the parent company losing exclusive rights to the patent. It’s interesting to note that Cialis is still rotating on TV adverts, but hasn’t bought any NFL air time either. Instead, it will air adverts on the U.S open golf tournaments, Major League Baseball networks, and NASCAR. Ad experts note that the iconic ads were once noted as being one of NFL’s top 40 highest spending advertisements.

The Generic Form Comes To Light

By losing its patent, there will be a launch of a generic form of Viagra that will be more accessible and affordable. Teva Pharmaceuticals is a multinational company that will release a cheaper variant of Viagra in December 2017. Once the generic form of Viagra is available, the parent brand will most likely lose its clout in direct consumer advertising. At that point, any advertising will only boost sales of the generic form of Viagra.

Based in Texas, Bestherbs Coffee LLC is under a microscope after their New Kopi Jantan Tradisional Natural Herbs Coffee was found to contain an ingredient, desmethyl carbodenafil, similar to one of the main components of Viagra. An erectile dysfunction drug, Viagra’s main ingredient, sildenafil, is structurally similar to desmethyl carbodenafil.

Undeclared Ingredients

Sold between July 2014 and June 2016, New of Kopi Jantan Tradisional Natural Herbs Coffee’s label did not declare that it contained both milk and desmethyl carbodenafil. Desmethyl carbodenafil may interact with nitrates. Often taken for diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol, nitrates are found in several prescription drugs. Combining desmethyl carbodenafil with nitrates can lower blood pressure to alarmingly low levels.

Additionally, milk was not declared on the ingredients list for New Kopi Jantan Tradisional Natural Herbs Coffee. This is particularly dangerous to lactose intolerant consumers. Individuals who experience milk allergies or sensitivities could suffer severe health issues by consuming this coffee.

Another Recall

The latest recall by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in a series of recalls, both Caverlo Natural Herbal Coffee and Stiff Bull Herbal Coffee were forced to issue recalls after it was found their coffee products were laced with desmethyl carbodenafil. Claiming the addition of desmethyl carbodenafil helped cut costs, the producers of Stiff Bull Herbal Coffee advertised the inclusion of Tongkat Ali in their coffee.

Known to boost libido and testosterone, Tongkat Ali is harvested from the root of certain trees in Malaysian rain forests. A difficult extraction process, harvesting Tongkat Ali for mass production is expensive. To save money, coffee producers are deceivingly substituting desmethyl carbodenafil for Tongkat Ali.

Though no illnesses related to these recalled coffees have been found, anyone who experiences issues should contact a physician or healthcare provider immediately. Contacting customers by phone, Bestherbs Coffee LLC is asking customers to send the coffee product directly back to them. As recalls for desmethyl carbodenafil laced coffee products continue to pop up, the FDA is closely monitoring over-the-counter herbal products that advertise a boost to low testosterone and sperm count.

The problem with taking SSRIs to treat premature ejaculation is that, after all, they’re specifically designed to alter your brain chemistry, and some men believe that is too great a risk. By inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin in the brain, these drugs cause levels of serotonin in the brain to increase, and this is an effective treatment for clinical depression for many people.

Other side effects (besides delayed ejaculation) of SSRIs include sleepiness, dry mouth, nausea, insomnia, agitation, dizziness, and headaches. Often, when people are prescribed SSRIs for depression, there is a period of trial and effort before finding the right drug and the right dosage that offers the most favorable trade-off between effectiveness and side effects. You might have to go through something similar to figure out the right SSRI and dosage to help with premature ejaculation without causing other problems.

Finally, another issue with SSRIs is that taking them over long periods and then stopping “cold turkey” can cause unpleasant symptoms like sensory disturbances, nausea, insomnia, and irritability.

The main way to ensure the best experience with Viagra is to follow your doctor’s instructions. Particularly if you see a urologist or a practitioner with significant experience prescribing Viagra, you’ll want to listen to what he or she has to say, in terms of problems people report, and tips for maximum effectiveness.

Maybe you’d like to have “better” erections but conclude that taking Viagra when you don’t have erectile dysfunction is a bad idea. Is there anything you can do otherwise to improve erection quality? Absolutely. None is as simple as taking a pill, but all improve your life overall, and not just your sex life.

Lifestyle changes can have a surprisingly good effect on erection quality.First, kick the smoking habit. Cigarettes cause blood vessels throughout the body (including those in your reproductive organs) to constrict, so circulation is compromised. When you quit smoking, even if you’ve smoked for a long time, this starts to reverse. Over time your general circulation should improve, not to mention that you’ll save money and have better health overall.

Second, get regular physical activity. Men who are prescribed Viagra and similar drugs for erectile dysfunction are often advised to exercise regularly as well. By improving circulation throughout the body, regular exercise helps the prescription drugs that treat erection problems work better. For men who aren’t prescribed these drugs, regular exercise alone can improve erection quality.

Third, be more careful about what you eat and drink. Sure, everyone loves a big, juicy cheeseburger once in a while, but your everyday diet should be high in whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and lean sources of protein. Sweets should be for special occasions. Consuming too much alcohol can, as many of you already know, cause erection problems, so curbing alcohol consumption (and avoiding binge drinking altogether) can help you have better erections.

Taking Viagra or other erectile dysfunction drugs recreationally involves too many unknowns to be safe, particularly if you take other medications regularly. Perhaps the biggest risk involved in taking Viagra when you don’t have erectile dysfunction is obtaining it from questionable sources. Here’s a hint: any website that doesn’t require a prescription, is located overseas, or offers Viagra for a ridiculously low price is a questionable source.

If you have concerns that your erections aren’t what they used to be, the best course of action is to discuss it with a physician. This is true even if the problem is not severe, because early stage erection problems can be “canary in a coal mine” signs of other physical problems like diabetes, and addressing it early pays off for more than just your sexual health.

The risks of taking drugs like Viagra just for fun range from the annoyance of buying a product that is fake and does absolutely nothing to the serious risk of a dangerous drug interaction of aggravation of a health condition you didn’t know you had.

Psychological dependence is another risk, and could lead to relationship issues that might not happen otherwise. In short, obtaining erectile dysfunction drugs through a physician, and taking them as directed is the safest, sanest approach. Anything else is too risky to be worthwhile.