Viagra (Sildenafil): Uses, Benefits and Side Effects Whether you’re a senior in high school or a senior-living resident, you’ve likely heard of Viagra (sildenafil) — the original medication for ED.

Sildenafil is a rockstar pill when it comes to managing ED, and it isn’t just because it was the very first on the scene. Approved for use back in 1998, this medication — otherwise known as the active ...

This story was reviewed by Mike Bohl, MD. In the ‘80s, researchers set out to test a medication called sildenafil citrate for treating high blood pressure and angina (chest pain) from heart disease.

Q: I am a 71-year-old man with a physically active lifestyle, and I have a strong passion to control my A1C and cholesterol levels by eating the right kind of food. I am taking metformin, atorvastatin ...

WASHINGTON -- The government has stopped a study of a potential treatment for certain sickle cell disease sufferers a year early because of a big increase in serious side effects. At issue is whether ...