The FDA has not approved a generic version of Viagra, or Cialis or Levitra for that matter. Therefore, any other form of Viagra other than genuine Viagra, which is manufactured by Pfizer, is considered to be illegal in the United States.

Non-genuine Viagra contains unknown ingredients and is considered a potential health risk for that reason. Much of the “generic” Viagra being sold on the internet is manufactured in foreign countries, many times in unsanitary laboratories or warehouses. These pills may or may not look like real Viagra. They may contain too little or too much active ingredients, as well as unknown substances, and they may or may not be effective for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. In many cases, counterfeit Viagra has been found to be harmful.

The FDA warns consumers against purchasing non-genuine, non-FDA approved Viagra and other “knock-off” medications sold as “generic.” When purchasing from an online pharmacy, look to see if a physical address and a phone number are listed under the “Contact Us” or similar tab. If not, it is obvious the pharmacy is being evasive, and therefore it may not be a “legitimate” operation. You have little-to-no recourse of action if you are harmed in any way by a foreign pharmacy (bad medication, identity theft, etc.), which is outside the jurisdiction of the United States.

One online pharmacy that provides only FDA-approved medications prescribed by U.S.-licensed doctors and pharmacists is www.ApexRx.com. This company is U.S. based and has been online for about 10 years and has a reputation for excellent customer service. Length of time online is one factor to look for in choosing a safe online pharmacy.