Whilst Viagra probably has played its part in the conception of countless children since its release onto the market this may be the first example of its being used to actually preserve the life of a child. Lewis Goodfellow weighed just 1 pound 8 ounces (0.7 kilos) when he was born sixteen weeks prematurely. A duct in his heart had collapsed and despite being treated with oxygen not enough was getting into his bloodstream. Doctors treating him decided to try treating him with Viagra in an effort to boost his circulation. It worked. Young Lewis is now home and, although still requiring oxygen, is doing well and is up to ten and a half pounds in weight.
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