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Viagra Connect Pills
Viagra Connect is an erectile dysfunction treatment avaiable over the counter. It takes effect within 60 minutes and lasts for up to 4 hours. It contains the active ingredient sildenafil and is identical to Viagra 50mg.
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Viagra Connect Prices
| Medicine | x2 Tablets | x4 Tablets | x8 Tablets | x12 Tablets | x16 Tablets |
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| Viagra Connect 50mg Tablets | £9.99 | £19.99 | £34.99 | £52.99 | £69.99 |
About Viagra Connect
Key points
- Takes 60 minutes to work
- Lasts for up to 4 hours
- Available over the counter without the need for a prescription
Buy Viagra Connect online
You can buy Viagra Connect online from our UK pharmacy. You will need to complete a questionnaire which is assessed by a pharmacist. This is to ensure that Viagra Connect is safe for you to take. Your medication will be shipped using plain and discreet packaging, using a next day delivery service.
What is Viagra Connect?
Viagra Connect is an over-the-counter medication used as an erectile dysfunction treatment. It is one of the more popular ED treatments available, as you do not require a prescription to buy it. Viagra Connect contains the active ingredient sildenafil and is no different to the more commonly known Viagra. The Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency reclassified Viagra Connect from a “Prescription Only Medication”, to a “Pharmacy” medication in 2017. This decision was made to increase awareness of ED, and to encourage men to seek help. The high costs and barriers associated with obtaining a prescription for erectile dysfunction medication has resulted in many men purchasing counterfeit medication online. Increasing accessibility will reduce the number men looking to purchase non-regulated alternatives.
How does Viagra Connect work?
Viagra Connect works by allowing the blood vessels in the penis to relax, so that blood can enter upon sexual stimulation. This allows men to maintain a firm erection when they are sexually excited. It will not help you to last longer or increase sexual desire. If you do not have ED, Viagra Connect is unlikely to benefit you.
Suggested reading: How does Viagra work?.
How long does Viagra Connect last?
The effects of Viagra Connect can last for up to 4 hours. This does not mean that you will have an erection lasting 4 hours, but you will be able to achieve and maintain an erection when sexually aroused within this timeframe. Factors that can affect the time frame for which Viagra is active can include body weight, state of mind and how recently a meal was consumed before taking a tablet.
Suggested reading: How long does Viagra last?.
How long does Viagra Connect take to work?
Viagra Connect takes around 60 minutes to work.
You should take the tablets on an empty stomach, as food reduces the absorption of treatment.
Viagra Connect dosage instructions
Take one tablet around 1 hour before sexual activity.
Viagra Connect ingredients
Active ingredient: Sildenafil citrate
Inactive ingredients: croscarmellose sodium, microcrystalline cellulose, lactose, magnesium stearate, calcium hydrogen phosphate (anhydrous), hypromellose, titanium dioxide (E 171), triacetin and indigo carmine aluminum lake (E132)
Viagra Connect side effects
Like all medication Viagra Connect can cause side effects. Side effects include:
Very common – affecting more than 10% of men
- Headache
Common – affecting up to 10% of men
- Nausea
- Indigestion
- Nasal congestion
- Visual disturbances such as colour tinge to vision, blurred vision
Uncommon – affecting up to 1% of men
- Stomach issues such as vomiting, pain, heartburn
- Skin rash
- Fatigue
- Rapid heartbeat
- High or low blood pressure
- Muscle ache
- Dizziness
- Ringing in the ears
- Blood in urine
Rare – affecting up to 0.1% of men
- Dry nose and nasal swelling
- Fainting
- Irritability
- Sudden loss of hearing
- Chest pain
- Irregular heartbeat
- Blood in semen
If you experience any of the following symptoms, seek urgent medical assistance:
- Chest pain
- An erection lasting longer than 4 hours
- Decrease or loss of vision/hearing
- Signs of an allergic reaction such as wheeziness, difficulty breathing, swelling of the eyelids, lips, nose, face or throat
- Peeling or swelling of the skin, blistering of the mouth, genitals, and eyes (these symptoms may be accompanied by a fever)
- Seizures
You should report all side effects to your doctor or pharmacist. Read the patient information leaflet for a full list of side effects.
Viagra Connect warnings
You should not use Viagra Connect if you:
- Do not have ED
- Have angina which is being treated with medication
- Have a severe heart condition
- Have a severe liver condition
- Have low blood pressure
- Have ever had visual impairment resulting from nerve damage, or you have a history or family history of retinosa pigmentosa
- Have an allergy to any of the ingredients in Viagra Connect
You should let your doctor or pharmacist know if you have any health conditions, so that they can assess the suitability of treatment.
Viagra Connect interactions
Viagra Connect interacts with several drugs. Most of the time, it is safe to use treatment.
You should not take Viagra Connect if you take:
- Nitrates – used to treat angina. Example include nicorandil, isosorbide mononitrate, glyceryl trinitrate
- Poppers
- Riociguat – used to treat high blood pressure in the lungs
- HIV medication – such as ritonavir
You should speak to your doctor if you take:
- Antifungals and antibiotics such as ketoconazole and erythromycin
- Indigestion remedies such as cimetidine
- Other ED treatments
- Alpha blockers such as doxazosin, tamsulosin and alfuzosin
It may still be possible to take Viagra Connect, but your GP or pharmacist may need to make dose adjustments. You should inform your doctor or pharmacist of all medication you are taking.
Viagra Connect alternatives
- Sildenafil – Sildenafil and Viagra Connect both contain the same active ingredient. However, sildenafil is a non-branded version, and a most cost effective solution to ED. It is also available in a higher strength.
- Tadalafil – Takes 30 minutes to work, and lasts for up to 36 hours. It is also available as a daily dose tablet, known as tadalafil daily. It has a continuous window of action, allowing for spontaneous sexual activity.
- Vardenafil – Takes 25 minutes to work, and lasts for up to 5 hours. It is often a recommended treatment option for diabetics.
- Spedra – It is the fastest acting ED tablet, taking 15 minutes to work. It lasts for up to 4 hours.
Viagra Connect vs Viagra – What is the difference?
- The active ingredient is the same, sildenafil citrate
- Viagra Connect is available to buy over the counter, but a prescription is require for Viagra
- Viagra Connect is only available in the 50mg dose, whilst Viagra offers three different doses; 25mg, 50mg and 100mg.
Suggest reading: Viagra vs Viagra Connect.
Sources
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electronic Medicines Compendium. (n.d.). Sildenafil 25mg/50mg/100mg Film-coated Tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC). Retrieved February 26, 2024, from https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/8725/
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NHS UK. (n.d.). Erection Problems (Erectile Dysfunction). Retrieved February 26, 2024, from https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/erection-problems-erectile-dysfunction/
Viagra Connect is generally a well-tolerated and safe treatment. You should disclose your full medical history to your doctor or pharmacist, so that they can check if treatment is safe for you to take.
Suggested reading: Is Viagra safe?.
You can buy Viagra Connect over the counter from most pharmacies. You will be required to have a consultation with a pharmacist, so that they can assess suitability of treatment.
Suggested reading: How to buy Viagra over the counter.
You can buy Viagra Connect online from Chemist Click. You will need to complete an online questionnaire, which is assessed by one of our UK pharmacists. Your treatment will be dispatched in plain and discreet packaging.
It is safe to drink in moderation. Excess alcohol can increase the chances of experiencing side effects and can also reduce the chances of getting an erection.
Suggested reading: Viagra and alcohol.
Summary For Viagra Connect Pills
| Medication Class | Phosphodiesterase 5 (PDE5) inhibitor |
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| Mechanism of action | Widens blood vessels to improve blood flow to the penis |
| Active ingredient | Sildenafil citrate |
| Strength | 25mg, 50mg, 100mg |
| Effective within | 30 - 60 minutes |
| Dosage Instructions | Take 1 tablet around 60 minutes before sexual activity |
| Manufacturer | Pfizer |
| Use with alcohol | In moderation |
OTHER OPTIONS INCLUDE
Sildenafil (generic Viagra) is an erectile dysfunction treatment. It is a cost-effective option and well tolerated by most men. Sildenafil tablets take around 30-60 minutes to work and lasts for up to 4 hours.
Tadalafil (generic Cialis) is an erectile dysfunction treatment. It is available in a 2.5mg and 5mg strength (taken daily), providing a continuous effect. It is also available in a 10mg and 20mg strength (taken when required), lasting for up to 36 hours. It is also known as the "weekend pill".
Vardenafil (generic Levitra) is a PDE5 inhibitor, used to treat erectile dysfunction. It is available as 5mg, 10mg and 20mg tablets. It needs to be taken 30-60 minutes before sexual activity and is effective for around 4-5 hours.
Viagra (also known as the blue pill) is fast acting that starts working within 60 minutes. This erectile dysfunction medication is also available as a generic product Sildenafil and as an over the counter product Viagra Connect.
Cialis is an erectile dysfunction medication that is available as two options: Cialis 2.5 & 5mg doses (called Cialis Daily) and Cialis 10mg and 20mg doses (called Cialis 36 hour (or 'the weekend pill), due to the fact that it can last for up to 36 hours). Also available as a generic product Tadalafil.
Eropid is an erectile dysfunction treatment available to buy over the counter. It contains the active ingredient sildenafil 50mg and is similar to Viagra Connect.
Spedra tablets treat erectile dysfunction, taking effect in as little as 15 minutes. It can last for up to 4 hours. Spedra contains the active ingredient avanafil, which belongs to the class of medication called PDE5 inhibitors.
Levitra is an erectile dysfunction treatment, which contains the active ingredient vardenafil. Levitra is available as a 5mg, 10mg and 20mg tablet. It increases bloodflow to the penis, causing an erection. It takes around 30-60 minutes to work, lasting for 4-6 hours.
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