What is Viagra Connect?
- Is the first over-the-counter erectile dysfunction medication
- Can be ordered in a pharmacy without getting a doctor’s prescription first
- Will be available in a 50mg dose in pack sizes of 4 and 8 tablets
- Lasts for around 4 hours
- Gets to work in 60 minutes
- Works for 74% of men who try it
If you are an adult man with erectile dysfunction then you may be able to request Viagra Connect.
What counts as erectile dysfunction?
Erectile dysfunction is when you repeatedly can't get or keep an erection over time. If you have had the odd incident of erection problems, or multiple problems during one sexual encounter, this doesn't necessarily mean you have erectile dysfunction.
There are some situations which mean you wouldn’t be able to receive it, including:
- If you have had previous health care problems, such as:
- If you have any history of loss of sight or a family history of eye problems
- You have conditions like sickle-cell anaemia, multiple myeloma, or leukaemia
- If you’ve ever had serious problems with your kidneys before
- If you’ve ever had liver problems before
- Cardiovascular (heart) problems - but this depends on what they are and how serious they are
- Uncontrolled high blood pressure - but not if your blood pressure is under control
- Experiencing breathing problems or chest pains during exercise
- Any current medications you are taking, such as:
- Other PDE5-inhibitors like Sildenafil or Cialis (Tadalafil)
- CYP3A4 inhibitors such as Clarithromycin, itraconazole or ketoconazole
- Guanylate cyclase stimulators
- Alpha-blockers
- Nitrates - including the abuse of amyl nitrates (poppers)










