Question:
Our local news has the Viagra listed on their web site as a "recreational"
drug. I didn't like their choice of words as "recreational drugs" imply
something else.
But we are right back to who gets it? The man with a spouse or the man who
wants a hot date? It's so silly. And what about the doctors what want to Rx
it daily after RP's to help get things working again?
Answer:
One thing Viagra opponents forget is that usually a couple is involved.
While it is possible for a couple to have a satisfying sexual
experience without drugs like Viagra, the drug does provide one
important option. And it is as important for the man's spouse as it iis
for him.
Like any other drug, Viagra and similar drugs can be misued, but they
can be important for maintaining quality of life for older couples.
Quality of life also enters into other medical decisions. For example,
Medicare happily paid for my cataract surgery. But since I'm retired,
one could argue that I didn't need it. After all, why should Medicare
pay for such recreational activities like reading and watching TV. None
of those are related to procreation, so clearly they are recreational.
Similarly, for hearing aids.
