# Men - Have you ever used Viagra/Levitra/Cialis? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [February 19, 2016, 8:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-have-you-ever-used-viagra-levitra-cialis/746580 "2016-02-19T20:51:19Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Mixolydian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/da6949/32.png) [@Mixolydian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mixolydian)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2016, 8:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-have-you-ever-used-viagra-levitra-cialis/746580/1 "2016-02-19T20:51:19Z")
…even just once (sample)? Poll by age grouping - anecdotal stories welcome. ---
**Author:** ![Arrendajo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e0b2c6/32.png) [@Arrendajo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arrendajo)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2016, 8:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-have-you-ever-used-viagra-levitra-cialis/746580/2 "2016-02-19T20:51:53Z")
Yes. ---
**Author:** ![Mixolydian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/da6949/32.png) [@Mixolydian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mixolydian)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2016, 8:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-have-you-ever-used-viagra-levitra-cialis/746580/3 "2016-02-19T20:54:14Z")
(Mods…sorry missed the poll checkbox…can someone fix or delete? Something like 1. Under 21 - never 2. Under 21 - yes 3. 21-30 - never 4. 21-30 - yes . 5. 71 and older - never 6. 71 and older - yes ) ---
**Author:** ![Mixolydian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/da6949/32.png) [@Mixolydian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mixolydian)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2016, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-have-you-ever-used-viagra-levitra-cialis/746580/4 "2016-02-19T21:02:21Z")
nevermind, found the add option…:o ---
**Author:** ![Omar\_Little](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/omar_little/32/269_2.png) [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2016, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-have-you-ever-used-viagra-levitra-cialis/746580/5 "2016-02-19T21:02:45Z")
A few times when I was in my late 30’s, that was over a decade ago. Not because I had ED, but more as a playful experiment with my wife to see how many time we could do it. I came about 5 times and her 6 before my erection wore off. ---
**Author:** ![HoneyBadgerDC](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/honeybadgerdc/32/1033_2.png) [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2016, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-have-you-ever-used-viagra-levitra-cialis/746580/6 "2016-02-19T21:02:52Z")
Only when I really wanted to make a good impression. Funny thing I noticed about it was that every time I used it the woman would fall madly in love with me. Supposedly for my personality. I decided not to use it anymore and just settle for mediocrity. ---
**Author:** ![Me\_Billy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e480ec/32.png) [@Me\_Billy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Me_Billy)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2016, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-have-you-ever-used-viagra-levitra-cialis/746580/7 "2016-02-19T21:03:21Z")
I’ve read that if you take Viagra when you don’t need it, then your sex drive can be messed up! So NO I have never used it (or any other non-prescribed or illegal drugs, as I’ve read about those too!). ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2016, 9:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-have-you-ever-used-viagra-levitra-cialis/746580/8 "2016-02-19T21:26:47Z")
Many, many years ago I was having a drink with my doctor. Viagra was still pretty new, and I asked about its recreational use. He later gave me some Viagra pens and notepads, a Viagra tie, and a dozen or so sample packs. I tried one. I got harder than Chinese algebra, but also got a horrible headache and a stuffy nose. I had an erection but the last thing I was in the mood for was sex. I passed around the remaining samples to my friends. ---
**Author:** ![HoneyBadgerDC](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/honeybadgerdc/32/1033_2.png) [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2016, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-have-you-ever-used-viagra-levitra-cialis/746580/9 "2016-02-19T21:40:01Z")
I tried 7 cialis pills several years ago. I got the strongest and broke them into halves or 1/4 s depending on how long I wanted the effects to last. with 1/2 pill I would be good to go as many times a day as I wanted for friday night through sunday night. At my age I can pull one double shift but after that I have to give it some build up time, cialis solved that problem. ---
**Author:** ![MeanJoe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/meanjoe/32/5693_2.png) [@MeanJoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MeanJoe)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2016, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-have-you-ever-used-viagra-levitra-cialis/746580/10 "2016-02-19T21:54:07Z")
A friend gave me some samples of Viagra once. I took part of one pill once and I can’t say that it did anything. I’ve always been kinda afraid of taking a whole one - somehow I got it into my head that if I take one I might have a heart attack or stroke out or something horrible. Not sure if there are any real risks of that or if its just some pseudo-irrational fear I have. ---
**Author:** ![panache45](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/panache45/32/64_2.png) [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2016, 10:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-have-you-ever-used-viagra-levitra-cialis/746580/11 "2016-02-19T22:28:04Z")
I’ve tried it, but it doesn’t work for me; just makes me feel warm and clammy, with a dull headache. ---
**Author:** ![guitario](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/3d9bf3/32.png) [@guitario](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/guitario)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2016, 10:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-have-you-ever-used-viagra-levitra-cialis/746580/12 "2016-02-19T22:46:32Z")
> [@Me\_Billy](#): > > I’ve read that if you take Viagra when you don’t need it, then your sex drive can be messed up! > > So NO I have never used it (or any other non-prescribed or illegal drugs, as I’ve read about those too!). No, it is not a hormonal drug. Only a drug affecting your hormones can influence your sex drive - nothing else. All it does is enhances blood flow, which is why when taken, you often experience a flushed facial appearance. ---
**Author:** ![somepumpkin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/7feea3/32.png) [@somepumpkin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/somepumpkin)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2016, 12:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-have-you-ever-used-viagra-levitra-cialis/746580/13 "2016-02-20T00:00:42Z")
Cialis. Tried it. I had to break them in half (not under the advice of any professional other than myself) to keep from being \*flushingly \*overwhelmed. I didn’t like the way they made my (larger, though not -necessarily- more intelligent) head feel. ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2016, 12:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-have-you-ever-used-viagra-levitra-cialis/746580/14 "2016-02-20T00:07:16Z")
Yes. Gave me headaches, so I threw the rest away. Headache + high blood pressure is not a good thing. ---
**Author:** ![scootergirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e99b99/32.png) [@scootergirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scootergirl)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2016, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-have-you-ever-used-viagra-levitra-cialis/746580/15 "2016-02-20T01:15:43Z")
Yes, but I’m a gal, as I presume most of you know. I took one not long ago. My head got stuffy (my big and only head :D) that is. It increased blood flow in my nether region - specifically my clitoris. I also saw blue streaks of light - and no, I am not kidding. My guy does too when he takes it. I took it mainly out of curiosity. And I thought, well, if something goes awry and I die right then and there, at least I’ll die happy! ---
**Author:** ![pullin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/c57346/32.png) [@pullin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pullin)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2016, 10:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-have-you-ever-used-viagra-levitra-cialis/746580/16 "2016-02-20T10:23:16Z")
60 year old here. I have a prescription for Cialis. It works perfectly from my POV. One pill is good for about 3 days, changing things from “maybe” to “certain” during that time. If the situation changes and we don’t get horizontal, it seems to have no effect. Side note: After getting them, I was so pleased I told mizPullin I was renaming our boat to “My Dixie Wrecked”. She rolled her eyes and suggested I name it “Sea Alice” (with little bathtubs for the quote marks). :rolleyes: ---
**Author:** ![4d3fect](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/4d3fect/32/9728_2.png) [@4d3fect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/4d3fect)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2016, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-have-you-ever-used-viagra-levitra-cialis/746580/17 "2016-02-21T18:04:56Z")
Tried Cialis, got a couple months free, urologist said it would help the BPH—NOPE. Other “effects”, not noticeable for the amount of money spent after the freebie expired. YMMV. ---
**Author:** ![Phu\_Cat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/77aa72/32.png) [@Phu\_Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Phu_Cat)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2016, 6:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-have-you-ever-used-viagra-levitra-cialis/746580/18 "2016-02-21T18:36:55Z")
67 YO and never used. Phu Cat ---
**Author:** ![DrCube](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a3d4f5/32.png) [@DrCube](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrCube)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2016, 1:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-have-you-ever-used-viagra-levitra-cialis/746580/19 "2016-02-22T01:18:24Z")
> [@MeanJoe](#): > > I’ve always been kinda afraid of taking a whole one - somehow I got it into my head that if I take one I might have a heart attack or stroke out or something horrible. I’m pretty sure Viagra is prescribed off label for heart patients. It lowers blood pressure rather than raising it. I’m not a doctor and I wouldn’t advise taking tons of the stuff, but I don’t think heart attack or stroke are expected outcomes of taking too much Viagra. ---
**Author:** ![hajario](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hajario/32/171_2.png) [@hajario](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hajario)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2016, 1:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-have-you-ever-used-viagra-levitra-cialis/746580/20 "2016-02-22T01:45:50Z")
> [@DrCube](#): > > I’m pretty sure Viagra is prescribed off label for heart patients. It lowers blood pressure rather than raising it. I’m not a doctor and I wouldn’t advise taking tons of the stuff, but I don’t think heart attack or stroke are expected outcomes of taking too much Viagra. It started as a heart medication. It was prescribed off label for ED when a great number of heart patients noticed a happy side effect.