Viagra (Sildenafil)

How to get Viagra without a prescription at Home Pharmacy

Viagra Sildenafil FAQ

Viagra (Sildenafil Citrate) allows men with erectile dysfunction (ED) to achieve and sustain an erection when sexually aroused.

A Home Pharmacy pharmacist will run through a checklist to ensure Viagra (Sildenafil Citrate) is right for you. This will only take a few minutes and includes a heart and blood pressure check.

That’s it, you’re done! Repeat supplies will only take a few minutes, provided your health hasn’t changed since your original visit.

There are no consultation or repeat fees, and we’re open 7 days.

How to take Viagra sildenafil?

    • Timing: Take your dose 30 minutes to 1 hour before you intend to have sex. Sildenafil can keep working for up to 4 hours.
    • Swallow the tablet whole with a full glass of water. Do not take with grapefruit or orange juice.
    • You can take it with or without food. It may take longer to work if you take it with a heavy meal. Avoid excessive alcohol as it can lessen the sexual response.
    • Effectiveness: PDE5 inhibitors do not work for everyone – about 30% of men don’t see an improvement. Many men need to try the medication a few (6–8) times before it works. If you don’t have any improvement, do not increase your dose. Instead, talk to your doctor as there may be other treatment options.
    • In New Zealand sildenafil is available as tablets (25mg, 50mg and 100mg).

      The dose of sildenafil can be either 25mg, 50mg or 100mg. The dose depends on your response and age.

      Sildenafil is taken as a single dose before sexual activity. Do not take more than 1 dose a day.

      Always take your sildenafil exactly as your doctor has told you. The pharmacy label on your medicine will tell you how much sildenafil to take, how often to take it and any special instructions.

How do I get Viagra sildenafil?

Sildenafil is available on prescription from your doctor. It is not funded in Aotearoa New Zealand for general erectile dysfunction. None of the PDE5 inhibitor medications are funded in New Zealand for general erectile dysfunction. 

You can buy sildenafil directly from Home Pharmacy after a consultation with the pharmacist. Only pharmacists who have completed additional training can supply sildenafil. To make sure it is safe for you, they will measure your blood pressure and ask questions (such as what other medicines you are taking). You need to be aged 35–70 years to be eligible for this service. The pharmacy will also need to record your name and address.
 

Precaution before taking Viagra sildenafil?

    • Have you ever had a stroke?
    • Do you have any heart or blood pressure problems?
    • Do you have an eye problem called optic neuropathy?
    • Do you have leukaemia (cancer of the blood cells) or multiple myeloma (a cancer of the bone marrow)?
    • Do you have sickle cell disease?
    • Do you have any disease or deformity of your penis?
    • Do you have any bleeding disorders?
    • Do you have a stomach ulcer?
    • Do you have kidney or liver problems?
    • Are you taking any other medicines including alpha blocker medicine (such as doxazosin, terazosin, prazosin)? 
    • Are you taking any over-the-counter and complementary medicines, eg, vitamins, minerals, herbal or naturopathic medicines?

If you have answered yes to any of these questions, it’s important that you tell your doctor or pharmacist before you take sildenafil. Sometimes a medicine isn’t suitable for a person with certain conditions, or it can only be used with extra care.

Sildenafil has several medication interactions so check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting sildenafil.

What are the side effects of Viagra sildenafil?

Side effectsWhat should I do?
    • Blocked nose
    • Sensation of redness and warmth or burning of the face (called facial flushing)
    • These will pass quite quickly.
    • Headache
    • Dizziness
    • Muscle aches and pains
    • Tell your doctor if they bother you.
    • If dizzy, do not drive or operate heavy machinery.
    • Indigestion 
    • Tell your doctor if it bothers you.
    • An erection that lasts longer than 4 hours
    • Painful erection
    • Chest pain 
    • Rash or swelling of the face
    • Sudden problems with your eyesight such as loss of vision, in one or both eyes
    • Sudden loss of hearing  
    • Tell your doctor immediately or ring Healthline 0800 611 116.