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Over the Counter Viagra

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Wobblybits Wed 28-Mar-18 22:57:59

Viagra is now available "over the counter" without prescription. Great I thought, I have never had the courage to speak to my Dr. about my long term problem. Following several question airs with LLoyds pharmacy they said they could not supply it to me. I found the courage to speak to my local pharmacist, she !!! said that because of my medical history I was not eligible under the new scheme and would need to see my DR.
Strangely, when I informed LLoyds that I would live with the problem, they suddenly ignored their previous concerns and said they would supply it.
Having got this far, I decided to speak to my GP, he had no problem with my using it, and has prescribed it free under the NHS. I was expecting to pay for it, but apparently if there is an underlying medical reason, as there is in my case, it is available on the NHS.
We will see what the weekend holds !! After 5 years it could be a second honeymoon, or not !

hildajenniJ Wed 28-Mar-18 23:22:07

Well, that's a result wobbly. I wish you a great weekend!!

stella1949 Thu 29-Mar-18 00:49:37

Good to hear ! Enjoy your weekend !

Jane10 Thu 29-Mar-18 07:12:07

Great news Wobbly! Nice to hear from you again.

OldMeg Thu 29-Mar-18 07:30:45

TMI ?

Wobblybits Thu 29-Mar-18 09:04:11

Hope fully my Weakend, won't be that weak smile

shysal Thu 29-Mar-18 09:07:29

smile

Jane10 Thu 29-Mar-18 09:10:16

You don't change Wobbly. Sounds like your hip replacement went well!

Bellanonna Thu 29-Mar-18 09:18:14

Hopefully not too wobbly...
Nice to hear from you again. Are you still playing the ukulele?

Marthajolly1 Thu 29-Mar-18 09:25:02

Have a great weekend Wobbly ?

Craicon Thu 29-Mar-18 10:13:08

I want my DH to enquire to the GP about it but he won’t do it. His loss, I say! wink

Luckygirl Thu 29-Mar-18 10:16:50

Hopefully the bits will be less wobbly from now on! grin

Wobblybits Thu 29-Mar-18 10:40:40

Craicon. It has taken me years to summon the courage to speak to someone about it.
Initially i went through the LLoyds online doctor, but I could not get sense out of them. I decided to ask my pharmacist (who by the way, is a young lady) over the phone. She was very helpful and matter of fact, telling me that I did need to speak to my GP, but there were lots of men in my position.
So, I finally spoke to the doctors receptionist about what I needed to do. Again she was very helpful and did not make me feel at all embarrassed, she arranged for a Dr. to phone me. Again he was very easy to speak to about it and again said that I was one among many. He asked me a few simple questions, he obviously had my medical record in front of him. The most embarrassing question was "do you get erections at night or in the morning" I guess, if you don't there may be underlying physical problems. He explained a few of the side effects and said he would prescribe 4 mid strength tablets to try. ( he did say I should not take more than one a day !!!!! OMG)

So -- why didn't I speak to him years ago - it was not in the least embarrassing and it was obvious that many men have the same problem and it is simply a medical blip like any other.

Auntieflo Thu 29-Mar-18 16:49:37

Happy Easter Wobbly