Oh, so that's why you take Viagra!!!

[Lisa in Katy]

I saw this article in today's paper. I've shortened it considerably. The highlighted paragraph reminds me of the warnings in the commercials - If it lasts for more than 4 hours.....YIKES!

Tests: Viagra may help enlarged hearts
By RANDOLPH E. SCHMID
Associated Press

WASHINGTON -- Viagra may aid in the treatment of enlarged hearts that can result from high blood pressure, tests on animals indicate.

Plans are under way for a trial to determine if similar results occur in humans given the drug widely used to treat erectile dysfunction.

The drug, however, is effective only for a short time, he said. It would need to be longer acting to be useful in treating heart enlargement, White said.

 

[Gnusgal]

Hey, I've heard of women being given Viagra to help improve their uterine lining when trying to get pregnant in a surrogacy situation... These drugs have all sorts of uses!

 

[Nancy]

Viagra is now an approved treatment for pulmonary hypertension as well. Different dosages, however, than that used for ED.

Many people with PH are doing well with it.

 

[Harpoon]

"The drug, however, is effective only for a short time, he said. It would need to be longer acting to be useful in treating heart enlargement, White said."


Somehow, I don't think I could handle that one for any real length of time....


Although my wife might say otherwise...





Sorry, couldn't resist.

 

[Ross]

Send me some and I'll test it and get back to you on it.