What was viagra originally for?

What was Viagra originally approved to treat?

Viagra (sildenafil) was originally developed and marketed for erectile dysfunction (ED)—helping men get and keep an erection during sexual activity.

Was Viagra ever intended for something else?

Not in its final, commercial use. Sildenafil’s original development focused on cardiovascular-related research into blood-flow pathways, but the product’s first approval and mainstream use was for ED.

When did Viagra enter the market for ED?

Viagra was launched in the late 1990s as the first widely used treatment in its class (PDE5 inhibitors) for erectile dysfunction.

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