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Archive Home > 2006 > July > 06 > Viagra may help athletes perform at higher altitudes

Viagra may help athletes perform at higher altitudes

By Markian Hawryluk / The Bulletin
July 6, 2006

Mention Viagra to a mountaineer and you're sure to get a laugh. Despite repeated studies that show the drug, generically known as sildenafil, can improve performance at altitude, few climbers seem to be able to get past its reputation.

"I've heard the thing about Viagra, but I don't know....

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