Blue coloured pills are a lifesaver for a few; but is it safe to buy these over the counter, without a valid prescription from the doctor? Way back in 1998, men in the United States received a boon for their sex lives, in the form of Viagra, all thanks to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). No, I am not talking about any sex stimulants; the medicine in question is Viagra, the blue pill which can make you rise to the occasion, as and when needed.

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Post-approval, Viagra can only be purchased by showing a valid doctor’s prescription. However, Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), in the United Kingdom has introduced some changes according to which, men will be able to purchase Viagra from their local pharmacies, without a doctor’s prescription.

The thought is, should US also adopt a similar strategy with their Viagra products? Only time will tell.

Should men be able to purchase Viagra openly, over the counter?

MHRA announced that Viagra Connect (the local version of Viagra), will be considered as a pharmacy medicine, and men over the 18 years age threshold will be able to purchase it over the counter. Since erectile dysfunction can be a life-changing condition, t is essential for men to be able to buy Viagra without having to go through undue rounds of embarrassment.

Despite these changes, drugs like these will not be sold blindly over the counter. Its sales will still be restricted to ensure you are the right recipient for the drug. Guys suffering from heart disease, liver or kidney problems who are already on other forms of medication will not be allowed to purchase this medicine. Simply put, Viagra Connect can react with the other drugs and cause a series of dangerous side effects eventually.

Viagra, like any other type of medicine, can have its own set of side effects, which can prove to be fatal in the long run.

Why should you never buy a Viagra without prescription?

Let’s see how this drug works to cure erectile dysfunction. Once Viagra enters the bloodstream, it relaxes the blood vessels and helps blood flow into the penis to make it erect, so that you slowly start to get aroused. But Viagra also relaxes the blood vessels throughout the body, which can cause blood pressure to dip drastically. Further on, if the blood pressure falls beyond a specific limit, it can cause brain damage instantly, as required levels of oxygen don’t reach the brain

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Older men, who might be taking nitrates for chest pain, might find themselves at an even higher risk than younger men. For this very reason, doctors often avoid prescribing Viagra to older men, since it might interfere with their existing medications. If prescribed, the dosage is usually monitored closely, to prevent any unwanted mishaps.

While erectile dysfunction can be caused due to irregular blood flow to the penis, it can also be caused by a series of other factors, which if not monitored at the right time, can prove to be a fatal problem in the long run. It is not advised to buy Viagra pervised to maintain your health decorum.

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Medically reviewed by Rishabh Verma, RP

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