Viagra is by far the most well known and trusted of all the erectile dysfunction treatments out there. Even though Viagra is now facing tough competition from the other PDE5 inhibitors, it still remains the first-choice line of treatment against ED for many doctors and patients.
Even though Viagra has been so widely used for over a decade, many people still don’t realize how it should be used in order to get the best effects. Because of this, men may have a very positive experience with Viagra one time and then have disappointing results another time. Here is what you need to know in order to get the most out of Viagra:
Viagra and Meals
The medicine info about Viagra tells you that you can take the pills without regards to food. Yes, this is true that food will not cause an interaction or completely prevent the medicine from being absorbed into your body. However, taking Viagra with food WILL slow down how fast it gets absorbed into your system. If you take Viagra while eating or immediately after a meal, it could take up to 60 minutes before you get the full benefits.
Ideally, you should take Viagra on an empty stomach. Not only with the drug start working faster, but you will get more potent results. However, there is a downside to this: if you take Viagra on an empty stomach, you can experience more severe side effects. The best solution is to eat a meal and then wait approximately 2-3 hours until taking Viagra. This will cut down on the side effects while still giving the best results.
Drink Excess Fluids with Viagra
One of the most common side effects of Viagra is headache. While this side effect isn’t usually serious, it can be bothersome when you are trying to have a romantic encounter. To avoid getting headaches, you should drink excess water while taking Viagra. This is especially true because sexual activity can get your pulse racing and cause you to become further dehydrated.
Avoid Alcohol
A glass of wine can really help get your mojo going. However, a few glasses of wine can also cause ED. Alcohol is one of the biggest contributors to erectile problems. If you already have a chronic ED problem, then it is not the best idea to consume alcohol before your romantic encounter. Even if you are able to get an erection due to the Viagra, it may not be the highest quality of erection. Additionally, alcohol can increase some of the 
potential side effects of Viagra like dizziness. You would not want to end your evening without getting the benefits of Viagra because you were too dizzy to perform!
Wait AT LEAST 30 Minutes
Many men experience the benefits of Viagra after just about 15 minutes. However, they are not going to experience the MAXIMUM benefits in this short of a time. With Viagra, it is best to take things slow. If you wait at least 30 minutes (60 minutes is better), then you will get really great results from Viagra.