Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a condition where a men is unable to get or maintain a erection. Several factors like emotional and physical disorders can lead to ED. ED occurs more as a consequence to certain risk factor or comorbid lifestyle disorder rather than as a primary disease. According to the Merck Manual, almost 50% of all the men aged 40 to 70 years are bound to suffer from ED up to some degree. This risk advances with age. It has been noted that on an average, educated males with a healthy and fit lifestyle are less likely to suffer from ED. Impotence or ED negatively influences sex life and general quality of life of a men and can cause additional stress, depression, and low self-esteem as a consequence. Five most common reasons behind ED are as follows:

Endocrine Diseases and hormonal imbalance

Neurological and Nerve Disorders

Taking Medications

Heart-related Conditions

Lifestyle Factors and Emotional Disorders

Recent research and many clinical studies suggests that lifestyle habits that decrease inflammation can resolve ED. Healthy and balanced diet with regular exercise not only maintains a normal weight and cuts the risk for heart attack and stroke, but also helps in healing ED. Some lifestyle changes that are helpful in ED are:

Aerobic Exercise and relaxation techniques such as yoga, meditation and tai-chi

Eat Healthy and Avoid Tobacco and avoid alcohol

Herbal and Natural Supplements

Get Enough Sleep

Penegra: The generic blue pill

Medications like sildenafil (Viagra or blue pill), Tadalafil (Cialis) are most commonly opted treatment options for male impotency and are found to be positive in almost two-thirds of all the ED cases. Vacuum pumps that enhance blood flow to the penis leading to an erection are also successful in 90% of cases. Psychological treatments include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and sex therapy. ED or impotency is caused due to restricted or improper blood flow to the penile area. Thus, restoring and enhancing the blood flow in the penis is the primary target of the medical treatment when it comes to ED or impotency. Medications of the therapeutic class phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE-5) inhibitors have such kind of action.

A PDE-5 inhibitor which can be also called as the gold standard treatment of ED is Penegra. Penegra is the generic version of the brand Viagra and contains active ingredient sildenafil citrate which is a PDE-5 inhibitor. By inhibiting PDE-5, it increases the concentration of a chemical called nitric oxide (NO) which expands the blood vessels of the penile region; thus, enhancing the blood flow to the penis during sexual stimulation which consequently improves ED. If you are taking Penegra to cure erectile dysfunction, keep in mind that it does not cure erectile dysfunction or increase sexual desire. It should be noted that Penegra does not prevent pregnancy or the spread of sexually transmitted diseases like human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Penegra is available as oral tablets to be swallowed with water. If you are taking Penegra Online to treat ED, doctor's directions and the guidelines should be strictly followed. It is to be taken as needed, 45-60 minutes before planning sexual activity; however, medication can be taken any time from 30 minutes to four hours before sexual activity. Use of Penegra should be avoided if following medications are concurrently taken:

Medications for chest pain like isosorbide dinitrate (Isordil), isosorbide mononitrate (Monoket), and nitroglycerin (Minitran, Nitro-Dur, Nitromist, Nitrostat, others)

Medications for controlling blood pressure (anti-hypertensives)

Blood thinners (anti-coagulants)

Anti-fungal medications

Sleeping pills (like barbiturates)

Common mild side-effects of Penegra include headache, heartburn, diarrhea, flushing (feeling of warmth), nosebleeds, difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, numbness, burning, or tingling in the arms, hands, feet, or legs, muscle aches, variations in color vision, sensitivity to light. These side effects usually subside after one gets acclimatized to this medication. If any of these side effects persists, medical assistance should be taken immediately to avoid any untoward events.