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A Viagra pill is sold every two minutes in Colombia

August 23rd, 2008

Colombians are now just like the rest of the world: they buy a Viagra pill every two minutes, according to a statement by manufacturer Pfizer, Caracol Radio reported Saturday.

Ten years after the little blue tablet was introduced in the country, Colombians are now gobbling them up in line with the world average, making them a 14 million dollar a year market for the drug company, the radio station reports.

During nearly that same period, Colombia’s birth rate dropped from nearly 23 per thousand members of the population in 2000 to 19.86 per thousand in 2008, according to data from the CIA Factbook.

http://colombiareports.com/2008/08/23/a-viagra-pill-is-sold-every-two-...

http://www.caracol.com.co/nota.aspx?id=656972

By romy on Aug 23, 2008, 14:16 in Friendly Talkzone. AddThis Social Bookmark Button


romy says on Aug 23, 2008, 14:21:

I'm guessing Pfizer must be throwing millions at Colombia FTA lobbying.

Interesting that colombiareports links birth rates with viagra use. The issue of fertility and viagra has been down played as of late... In 2004 BBC reported on a study (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/3585161.stm)
However, for Colombia I would think there are better explanations to decreased birth rate.

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pedro says on Aug 23, 2008, 14:31:

That's only the name brand Viagra, right? Imagine how many are popping the generic.

que nota!

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tejasmarcos says on Aug 23, 2008, 15:01:

$1.25 a pill here in Colombia - or so i hear...

$15-20 per pill back in the USA ($15 a pill in Mexico) - or so i hear...

trying to walk a straight line on sour mash and cheap wine...

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IloveCidy says on Aug 23, 2008, 17:14:

I never have used them. However I just purchased a ten pack of Cialis gels. They are suppose to work in about 20 minutes. They were 4 each. However you can get them much cheaper if you buy more. They are suppose to last 36 hours

I miss my novia!

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Monita Linda says on Aug 23, 2008, 17:38:

What I hear on the radio, see in local newspapers and local t.v. stations are TONS TONS TONS of ads regarding viagra type of pills..... 95% are generic brands (there are tons of different brands out there), many very cheap and they promise hours of pleasure.

("Your novia demands performance, with our pills you can have longs nights of passion. Try them now, 10 pills for only 15mil pesos, 20 pills for 25, try them now, you tiger.") LOL

Poor but Preppy ______Colombia: the only risk is wanting to lay.

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GregYohn says on Aug 23, 2008, 18:39:

Hola!

I was told by my GF that she thought I used them! I guess that means nobody's perfect!

12VOIP.com gives free calls to Colombia.Greg

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ColombianoGringo (Moderator) says on Aug 23, 2008, 18:58:

A dad takes his small son to a baseball game. The kid sees a big banner for Viagra and asks, "Daddy. What is Viagra?"

The dad answers, "It's what daddy has to take since mommy got fat."

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ColombianoGringo (Moderator) says on Aug 23, 2008, 18:59:

"And I will say in fact, that if you put a very ugly guy up against a very hot guy,..........the ugly guy who is using Viagra and the hot guy is not........the ugly guy on Viagra will be the one the girl chooses everytime! I promise you!"

I promise you they prefer the good looking guy whose pecker still works.

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ColombianoGringo (Moderator) says on Aug 23, 2008, 19:01:

"Your novia demands performance, with our pills you can have longs nights of passion. Try them now, 10 pills for only 15mil pesos, 20 pills for 25, try them now, you tiger."


Ha Ha. Sounds like somebody isn't doing "it" right.

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tejasmarcos says on Aug 23, 2008, 19:07:

LOL!

trying to walk a straight line on sour mash and cheap wine...

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ColombianoGringo (Moderator) says on Aug 23, 2008, 19:14:

Sorry bud. I have nothing to confess since I need no help "gettin' my yang up". I'll be 39 soon and I'm still cutting diamonds.

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tejasmarcos says on Aug 23, 2008, 19:17:

only diamonds cut diamonds

trying to walk a straight line on sour mash and cheap wine...

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IloveCidy says on Aug 23, 2008, 19:17:

I am about you age and it doesn't work the same as it used to. However, I have been with many super hot girls so maybe that has something to do with it too.

I miss my novia!

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ColombianoGringo (Moderator) says on Aug 23, 2008, 19:18:

Don't project your inadequacies onto others just because you are defective and can't please your woman without chemical assistance. Believe it or not, erectile dysfunction is not normal.

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IloveCidy says on Aug 23, 2008, 19:21:

You are confussing erectile dysfuntion with performance enhancement. I am sure if I was only getting some every 5 years like you I would be more excited as well.

I miss my novia!

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gringoloid says on Aug 23, 2008, 19:25:

it's not the meat.........it's the motion.

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ColombianoGringo (Moderator) says on Aug 23, 2008, 19:30:

I suppose if you need performance enhancement, then go for it. I just don't see the point in taking a pill with potentially dangerous side effects since I don't need it.

A healthy man who stays in shape and doesn't have high blood pressure or diabetes shouldn't need to take this stuff.

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ColombianoGringo (Moderator) says on Aug 23, 2008, 19:34:

No novia here.Yet.

I'm recently married to a beautiful girl from Southern Colombia.

I've yet to get any complaints.

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IloveCidy says on Aug 23, 2008, 19:34:

ColombiaoGringo I am glad you don't need a performance enhancement. It is a good idea for you not to buy it. They are expensive and would probably go out of date before you got a chance to use it.

I miss my novia!

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IloveCidy says on Aug 23, 2008, 19:55:

I love that. LIke a woman is ever going to complain.

I miss my novia!

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Man Tequila says on Aug 23, 2008, 21:08:

Is that a lot of Viagra?

I mean, it's thirty pills an hour, well under 1000 pills a day, in a country of 45 million people. And I'd guess most folks who buy blue pills buy more than one.

Aunque no me creas/ si me lo propongo/ lograre olvidarte/ porque a fin de cuentas/ no soy tan cobarde./ Y termino todo una de estas tardes/ no sera dificil buscar algún sitio donde refugiarme/ donde nunca mas vuelvas a encontrarme. (Polo Montañez)

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Man Tequila says on Aug 23, 2008, 23:05:

At a pill every two seconds though, you're talking 15 million pills a year, about a buck each.

Good news for those of you who indulge. Or have a stroke.

Aunque no me creas/ si me lo propongo/ lograre olvidarte/ porque a fin de cuentas/ no soy tan cobarde./ Y termino todo una de estas tardes/ no sera dificil buscar algún sitio donde refugiarme/ donde nunca mas vuelvas a encontrarme. (Polo Montañez)

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romy says on Aug 23, 2008, 23:45:

"Liars! You know you use it! Ha ha ha! Nice try!"

I'm sure some guys my age use it as an 'enhancer', but I don't see myself needing the blue pill for at least 20 years.

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gringoloid says on Aug 24, 2008, 08:03:

ManT............do you have a link to viagra and strokes?

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ColombianoGringo (Moderator) says on Aug 24, 2008, 08:26:

GL, If a man needs it, then so be it. I am not a big pill popper and when the commercials talk about loss of sight, potential increase in blood pressure and priapism, I would just as soon leave that shit alone. Unless my pecker stops working someday, I'm staying away from that horrible shit.

I read an article a while back that said that some guys are having to go to emergency rooms to have the blood sucked out of their peckers with a hypodermic needle. The urologists stated that the blood that comes out is basically black.

From the Priapism Wiki
"Potential complications include ischemia, clotting of the blood retained in the penis (thrombosis), and damage to the blood vessels of the penis which may result in an impaired erectile function or impotence. In serious cases, the ischemia may result in gangrene, which could necessitate penis removal."

While Pfizer will pretend that it only rarely happens, I knew a Pfizer rep who admitted that it is more common than they would like the public to know.

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PALEOLITICO says on Aug 24, 2008, 14:40:

Estoy muy de acuerdo con C.G: Es mucho mejor cuando una mujer despierta en un hombre todo tipo de sensaciones NATURALES. Cuando la mayoria de veces es necesario recurrir a quimicos para tener sexo normal, la mujer terminará diciendo: "definitivamente no le gusto lo suficiente" y todo se irá al piso.

Enseñame a enseñar.

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lampltr says on Aug 24, 2008, 17:40:

CG, you are absolutely correct! If one uses and they do not need it, of course the reverse will be true. In regards to "Erectile dysfunction not normal," this is also a tell tale sign of one's body that there is something definitely wrong (Easiest sign for men but most do not know this), before the big bang!!

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lpdiver says on Aug 25, 2008, 03:50:

To address the question of how to get them. In my experience you can get ANY prescription in Colombia if you have the pesos.

ts

"cook some rice!"

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myheartisinbogota says on Aug 26, 2008, 05:16:

It's a personal choice. Lots of guys don't need it, but it is an enhancer. No doubt! Personally, if you want to give mama a really good pounding, give it a try! (Ladies, sorry for the language). It's not a everyday thing, but if you really want to please your gal until she tells you to stop, it works. It's about focusing on the gals! AFTERALL Right guys! Right!

As far as the whole falling off and whole black blood thing..... It's more dangerous to cross the street in Bogota or eat meat from a roadside stand. I"ll take a two day hard-on before stomach sickness any day!

LOL, Just having fun! Hey it's humor!!!!!

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ColombianoGringo (Moderator) says on Aug 26, 2008, 07:10:

Better yet. Exercise and keep your cardiovascular system in good shape and you won't need a pill to "please your gal until she tells you to stop'. After all, it is really about having good circulation.

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romy says on Aug 26, 2008, 07:42:

Have I mentioned that I have a VO2 max of 55 ml/kg/min :)

it used to be 60 when I was a studly High Schooler...

for reference a sedentary person is ~20... Average person ~40... Elite athlete ~70..Lance Armstrong ~80

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Desideria (Moderator) says on Aug 26, 2008, 07:58:

I read about this drunk who walked into a drugstore and asked to buy one viagra pill. The pharmacist said, no, no, one's not enough you need to take a prescription for a month or so, he said, no...I need just one for not to wet my shoes.

"When shall we three meet again? In thunder, lightning, or in rain?"(First Witch in Macbeth)

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gringoloid says on Aug 26, 2008, 08:12:

i took one of those viagra pills once and it got stuck in my throat................i woke up the next morning with a stiff neck.

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PALEOLITICO says on Aug 26, 2008, 08:48:

jajaja gringoloid.

Enseñame a enseñar.

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ColombianoGringo (Moderator) says on Aug 26, 2008, 08:58:

LOL.

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romy says on Aug 27, 2008, 13:05:

I'm wondering how the viagra users are feeling about the FTA?

As a matter of fact, how is anybody that uses prescriptions feeling about paying US prices for drugs in Colombia? the only thing that will be cheap is cocaine...

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goin_south says on Aug 27, 2008, 16:00:

gringoloidddddd....
stop it dude;
YER KILLIN ME!!!
jejejejjjje

Why Colombianitas? Personally... I just don't like pink areolar tissue.

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poco says on Aug 27, 2008, 18:04:

Quote: As a matter of fact, how is anybody that uses prescriptions feeling about paying US prices for drugs in Colombia? the only thing that will be cheap is cocaine...
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I see you are also not real familiar with prescription drug prices and what/how drugs are prescribed.

Anyway:
A woman of advanced age visited her physician to seek his help in reviving her husband's libido.

'What about trying Viagra? Asks the doctor.

'Not a chance,' she said. 'He won't even take an aspirin.'

'Not a problem,' replied the doctor. 'Drop it into his coffee. He won't even taste it. Give it a try and call me in a week to let me know how things went.'

It wasn't a week later that she called the doctor, who directly inquired as to progress. The poor dear exclaimed, 'Oh, Doctor! 'It was horrible, just the most terrible thing that has ever happended to me.'

'Really? What happened?' asked the doctor?'

'Well, I did as you advised and slipped it in his coffee and the effect was almost immediate. He jumped his self straight up, with a twinkle in his eye, and with his pants a-bulgin' fiercely!
With one swoop of his arm, he sent the cups and tablecloth flyin', ripped me clothes to tatters and took me then and there, making wild, mad, passionate love to me on the table-top!

It was a nightmare, I tell you, an absolute frack'n' nightmare!'

'Why so terrible?' asked the doctor, 'Do you mean the sex your husband provided wasn't good'?

'Oh, no, no, no, doctor, the sex was fine indeed! 'The best sex I've had in 50 years of marriage! But sure as I'm sittin' here, I'll never be able to show my face in Starbucks again.

"When you men get home and face an anti-war protester, look him in the eyes and shake his hand. Then, wink at his girlfriend, because she knows she's dating a pussy." Quote - General Tommy Franks

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Man Tequila says on Aug 27, 2008, 22:19:

Sure, Gringoloid. Colombians take Viagra to ward off "strokes".

http://www.macleans.ca/science/health/article.jsp?content=20080806_827...

Aunque no me creas/ si me lo propongo/ lograre olvidarte/ porque a fin de cuentas/ no soy tan cobarde./ Y termino todo una de estas tardes/ no sera dificil buscar algún sitio donde refugiarme/ donde nunca mas vuelvas a encontrarme. (Polo Montañez)

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goin_south says on Aug 27, 2008, 22:47:

hummm... I thought they took it to INCREASE THE STROKE.

Why Colombianitas? Personally... I just don't like pink areolar tissue.

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gringoloid says on Aug 28, 2008, 06:15:

GS, yea, i gleaned the same thought.......that he was saying that viagra causes strokes.

that's good news in that macleans article........thanks, mant

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lpdiver says on Aug 29, 2008, 11:08:

Every male patient in the local nursing home is given a viagra everynight at bedtime...to keep them from rolling our of bed.

ts

"cook some rice!"

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Robert Jorge says on Aug 31, 2008, 01:55:

Pretty damn funny lpdiver.

He who farts in church, sits in his own pew.

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Lisa Zee says on Aug 31, 2008, 09:41:

You guys have to go the "natural way" take homeopathic Viagra called "AGNUS" from MINERALIN, you find it at " tiendas vegetarianas" it cost only like couple of dollars. It sells like crazy!

MINERALIN has so many products, it will cure anything you want, and for only few dollars!

"Laboratorios MINERALIN" is there in Medellin, pioneers in homeopathic.

Feliz Navidad!

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gringoloid says on Aug 31, 2008, 10:07:

18 Nurses Pregnant After Rest Home Viagra Party

`�It was supposed to be a morale booster — and now we’re out of business,� says Mary Stinson, a receptionist who lost her job when the owners of Merry Rest Retirement Home, in Los Angeles, announced they were shutting down under pressure from the State of California. [..]

Although there were plenty of elderly women the old guys could have lured into the sack, they went instead for curvy young nurses and aides, many of whom, it is reported, were drunk.

A spokesman for Merry Rest confirmed in a prepared statement that 18 employees are now pregnant and that DNA testing to match them with the fathers is now under way.’

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briarblue says on Aug 31, 2008, 21:01:

Lisa Zee says: You guys have to go the "natural way" take homeopathic Viagra called "AGNUS" from MINERALIN, you find it at " tiendas vegetarianas" it cost only like couple of dollars. It sells like crazy!

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That's kind of ironic that the homeopathic Viagra has the name Agnus. The Agnus Castus fruit from the Chaste tree is said (when eaten) to help suppress the sexual urges of men (to be taken by priests and monks).

Lisa, I can't help to laugh and wonder if that could be some cruel joke on some PBHer----take some Agnus, pick-up a hot Colombiana, and bam----nada...what happened Senor Gringo, you don't find me pretty? LMAO

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Lisa Zee says on Aug 31, 2008, 23:00:

No joke, check it out.

this is homeopathic remedy:

Agnus Compositum: Agnus castus 3D, Ginseng 3D, Damiana 3D, Boro 3D, Zinc 3D.
Ayuda en impotencia, y en disminucion del impulso sexual.

I see it in a brochure form MINERALIN that I have, and *I know* it sells like "pan caliente" !!!!!!!

Feliz Navidad!

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gringoloid says on Sep 1, 2008, 07:03:

i'd like to get some viagra or mineralin eye drops..............so i can 'look hard.'

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