Monday, July 19, 2010

Viagra: Worth the Risk?


The risks of Viagra range widely in symptoms and severity. The Viagra website claims the most common side effects are mild and include headaches, upset stomach, and facial flushing. However, when one consults the fine print, Viagra reveals much more serious possibilities. Many men have reported loss of vision and hearing, some even suffer from complete blindness and deafness. Other serious risks include hypertension, heart attack, and an increased chance for gay men to become infected with HIV. In 2000, there were 522 Viagra related deaths recorded. Why are men today so willing to use such a dangerous drug only to increase sexual pleasure? The media tells men in American media claims it is necessary to remain a man. To a man, risking his health and even his life is better than sacrificing his manhood entirely.

Here, David Salyer writes a very interesting and informative article about the extensive dangers of Viagra and why men still choose to risk it: http://www.thebody.com/content/art32246.html

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