Many people wonder if it is really safe to obtain Viagra online. With all the counterfeit drug companies out there, how can you really be sure that you are buying it from a legitimate source?

It is very easy to be scammed on the internet. Many fake online pharmacies have web pages that look very professional. However, looking at the details carefully can often reveal them to be illegitimate companies that sell illegal Viagra replicas or ‘phishing’ sites that are after you credit card details.

These fake Viagra pills can be very dangerous, as their production is not regulated and often they are produced in unhygienic conditions, and can be contaminated with all sorts of foreign substances. Besides dubious production conditions, some manufacturers even put harmful ingredients in the pills to make them look more like the real Viagra pills. These substances can cause all sorts of problems, and can be very hazardous to your health.

Aside from having a lot of bad ingredients, most counterfeit Viagra pills have next to none of the active ingredient in real Viagra, which is Sildenafil Citrate. Because of this, they often are ineffective, and pretty much useless. Some men try to make up for this by taking more pills, but this can be very dangerous. Because these online counterfeiters are so rampant, and people are getting duped into paying for low quality generic Viagra, or being scammed into sharing their credit card information, many people are hesitant to purchase Viagra from any online site.

However, buying Viagra online can be very safe, if you know what to look for in an online pharmacy. You can be sure that you are buying from a legitimate source if you check to see if the site is a state-licensed online pharmacy. There are many of these online, and most of them are extensions of real world drugstores like Walgreens and CVS.

There are also smaller legitimate online pharmacies that sell their medications at lower prices. Just be careful not to buy from a site that is offering prices far below the normal price of the medication, as the medication they are sending is likely to be fake.

Most legitimate online pharmacies require you to have a prescription, or at least fill out an online medical assessment to see if you truly need Viagra. If a site on the internet will sell you Viagra, without asking you any medical questions, it is likely a counterfeit site, and you should move on. Take Edrugstore.md for an example: The prices of Viagra are not the cheapest, but they offer a reliable source that use accredited U.S.A pharmacies and physicians. You need a prior prescription, but that is what makes them a safe online pharmacy.

You should also only order from sites that are based within the United States, and which have contact numbers that can be reached if you have any inquiries. If a website lists a contact number, but you find that it is not in service or directs to another country, hang up the phone and find another website.

If you follow these tips, and avoid any sites that look dubious or illegitimate, it is completely possible to obtain Viagra online safely and securely. Just remember to avoid cheap fakes and never compromise your health just to save a little money.

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Guest Author:  Michael Wallace

Michael Wallace is an accredited writer for edrugstore.md, a safe online pharmacy based in the USA. Looking to keep up with Health News? Visit edrugstore.md’s daily health blog by clicking here

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