Can Women Take Viagra? Is It Safe?
A clinical study on the effects of Viagra on women by the Pfizer, show that Viagra reduced antidepressants effects of sexual dysfunction in almost two-thirds of the women. Viagra will not increase sexual desire in women as it does in men. However, as Viagra increases blood flow to the genitals, it could probably help some women with the release of lubricating secretions, increasing sexual arousal and even giving and giving a possibility to reach an orgasm.
Although Viagra of Pfizer only has the approval of the FDA for use in men, doctors are legally allowed to write prescriptions for Viagra for any person, regardless of sex. Thus, many physicians, not willing to wait for the results of clinical studies, have begun performing Viagra on female patients.
The current literature seems to point to the fact that Viagra is particularly effective for women who are on anti-depressants. Reports and studies suggest that while Viagra may be safe for women. However, like any prescription medicine, there are also risks and side effects, 6 Side effects & 5 Contraindications for Viagra on women.
