Male Body Concerns / Question
Published: November 16, 1999
Dear TeenHealthFX,
I have been taking my father's viagra on a regular basis. It has given me a great sex drive. Is this safe and does it have side affects?
Signed: Viagra
Dear Viagra,
Taking any prescription medication that is not prescribed for you is not good! You should stop taking this immediately!!!!!
Viagra is a prescription medication given to adult males who have problems with their sexual functioning. Viagra is not meant for a teenaged male who may be still growing. Although you have probably not done any serious damage to your body and your normal sexual functioning should return, it is unsafe to take anyone else's prescriptions.
FX is concerned because you started taking this drug and wonders if you are concerned with your sexual functioning. If you feel you may need to take Viagra or if you have concerns about your own sexual health and live in Northern New Jersey, please contact the Young/Adult Center for Health at (973) 971.5199. If you live outside of Northern New Jersey, please call your local teen health center. These centers can see you confidentially and on a reduced cost or no cost basis.
Signed: TeenHealthFX
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