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.

Brand name Viagra (AKA sildenafil citrate) has earned a reputation as the go-to fix for intimate challenges — especially ED. So, people often think of it as the magic pill for boosting stamina in bed.

Brand name Viagra (AKA sildenafil citrate) has earned a reputation as the go-to fix for intimate challenges — especially ED. So, people often think of it as the magic pill for boosting stamina in bed.

This article was reviewed by Kelly Brown MD, MBA. 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. Most ...