The active ingredient in Viagra®

Sildenafil

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Sildenafil is the active ingredient in Viagra, which is FDA approved to treat ED. It helps relax blood vessels and improves blood flow to your penis to allow for a harder and longer-lasting erection.

* Prescription products require an online consultation with a physician who will determine if a prescription is appropriate.

* Risks of this medication can include flushing, headache, nausea, dizziness, chest or arm pain and in rare cases, changes in vision or loss of sight. Seek emergency care…Read more

* This page has been medically reviewed by Patrick Carroll, MD.

Get hard

Sildenafil (Active Ingredient in Viagra) helps you get hard when the time is right. You shouldn’t go from 6 to midnight just by taking it. If you do, contact your doctor.

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Stay hard

Sexy time is meant to be sexy. That means keeping that erection strong for as long as it’s needed. Aint no one have time for bad sexy time.

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It's science

Viagra has been prescribed by doctors across the US for the last 20 years. It works, it’s effective, and we’re now connecting guys directly to what they need.

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Stay safe

Some men experience a tingly feeling in their body, headaches, blurred vision and other side-effects from Sildenafil (Viagra). Make sure to read all the important safety information and use our platform to talk with a doctor if you are experiencing side-effects so they can recommend adjustments to your treatment plan.

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Viagra vs Sildenafil

Viagra is a brand name medication invented by Pfizer, while sildenafil (or sildenafil citrate) is the active ingredient in Viagra that’s responsible for its positive effects on treating erectile dysfunction.

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Important Safety Information

If you are interested in a prescription, Hims will match you with an independent physician who will evaluate whether or not you are an appropriate candidate for the prescription product and if appropriate, may write you a prescription for the product.