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Can An Elderly Person Have Viagra?
Posted on
Thu, 8 Sep 2016
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Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Thu, 8 Sep 2016
Answered on
Sat, 24 Sep 2016
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Question : Does viagra get to old to be effective?
Brief Answer:
yes, it has an expiration date
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
If by getting too old to be effective, you mean does the medication have an expiration date, yes, it does.
All medications have expiration dates which are usually either printed on the box or packaging. Most meds last for 1 to 2 years at least.
The date is not exact and some medications can be used shortly after this date.
If you mean does it stop working in someone who was using it with no problem before, then not usually.
If this is a problem, then may need to increase the dose if this is an option allowed by your doctor or try an alternative medication (eg cialis or levitra)
Some persons respond to an alternative better.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
yes, it has an expiration date
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
If by getting too old to be effective, you mean does the medication have an expiration date, yes, it does.
All medications have expiration dates which are usually either printed on the box or packaging. Most meds last for 1 to 2 years at least.
The date is not exact and some medications can be used shortly after this date.
If you mean does it stop working in someone who was using it with no problem before, then not usually.
If this is a problem, then may need to increase the dose if this is an option allowed by your doctor or try an alternative medication (eg cialis or levitra)
Some persons respond to an alternative better.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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