Is It Safe To Take Viagra & Red Bull Together? Sildenafil Dose & Side Effects You Should Know

Viagra has earned some serious street reputation as a super pill to boost sexual performance. Mix that with Red Bull or any other energy drink and you’ll keep going all night. This has been the common belief among men for years now, but is it really safe to take those two together? Here’s what you should know.

What is Viagra?

First things first, Viagra is a prescription medicine originally designed as an anti-angina medication, due to the fact that it opens up the arteries and increases blood flow to the heart. However, it has ultimately been discovered that the medication also increases blood flow to other parts of the body, including the penis. Now, it is commonly used in the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED) and impotence in men, increasing blood flow down there and thus, getting and sustaining an erection when sexually aroused or stimulated.

How does it work?

The active ingredient in Viagra is called sildenafil and the dose ranges from 25mg to 100mg per tablet. Note that it does not cause an erection alone. It must be taken with some form of sexual stimulation be it visual, tactile or otherwise in order for an erection to occur. The effect of this pill varies from person to person, so is the length of time it lasts in one’s system.

But in general rule, Viagra is thought to start working in most people from around 30 minutes after taking the drug and work for 2 to 5 hours at a time.

What are its side effects?

Just like any other pill, Viagra has some side effects too, although Most men will not experience any. If side effects do occur they are generally mild and brief. They include the following:

Headache
Nausea
Indigestion
Nasal congestion
Facial flushing
Visual symptoms such as redness, pain or sensitivity
Muscle aches
Blocked or a runny nose
Ringing in the ears or dizziness

Is it okay to take Viagra and Red Bull together?

If you’re drinking Red Bull for the sake of energy, there are healthier sources out there and we recommend you opt for them until more scientific evidence surfaces. Eat smart and exercise if you must but don’t consume the drug inappropriately.

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About the author

A Mass Communication graduate, Necta has been writing news and other digital content for over 2 years now. She’s a movie buff and a sucker for Korean dramas.

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