If you are struggling with erectile dysfunction, deciding to take ED treatment medications is the first step toward solving the problem. However, if you do not use the medication properly, you may not achieve the results you're aiming for. 

Find the Right Medication

Make sure to find the right ED drug for you. If you have a drug that is compatible with the other medications you're taking, you'll experience better results. Also, if you have developed a tolerance for a particular drug, you may need to switch to an alternative. 

Time Your Medication Right

Take your medications about an hour before having sex. It will take 30 minutes to an hour for the medication to kick in. If you're not sure, contact your healthcare provider. If you take the medication too soon, you may find that the mood has passed when the drug won't take effect yet.

Start Slowly

Don't use ED medications too often because your body may build up a tolerance. When this happens, you might find yourself unable to achieve an erection even when you take your treatment medications. Avoid the temptation to take a larger dosage than the maximum recommended to achieve the desired effect. However, your doctor will often start you on a smaller dosage and recommend that you increase it up to the maximum. Oftentimes, the medication won't work on the first try. However, they typically will work when you follow the prescription and speak to your doctor about any concerns you have.

Avoid Heavy and Fatty Meals

Heavy and fatty meals can slow down the absorption of ED medications. Wait at least two hours before taking ED medications after having a fatty meal. Professionals recommend that you avoid fatty meals altogether on a day before using ED. If you must have a fatty meal, eat something fatty for dinner.

Have the Right Expectations

Make sure to have the right expectations. While an ED drug might help with erectile dysfunction, but you may still feel that you're not receiving enough sexual stimulation. You may need other forms of stimulation, such as more foreplay, to get in the mood.

Live a Healthy Lifestyle

Improving your lifestyle will also help you have an erection. Poor health can negatively impact an ability to get and maintain an erection. Also, you are less likely to face the complications of using ED treatment medications when you are dieting and exercising.