Viagra vs. Cialis: a doctor compares two erectiledysfunction treatments short shorts [p6d2LZDYy8x]

Viagra vs. Cialis: a doctor compares two erectiledysfunction treatments short shorts [p6d2LZDYy8x]

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Used by millions of men in the United States alone, phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors such as tadalafil (the active ingredient in Cialis®) and sildenafil (the active ingredient in Viagra®) are two of the most widely used drugs for treating erectile dysfunction (ED), and for good reason. Cialis and Viagra both work in very similar ways and have similar effects on your erections and sexual performance. Although Cialis and Viagra both make it easier to get and maintain an erection, there are a few key differences between these two ED medications that may make one a better choice than the other for you if you have difficulty getting and staying hard. The biggest difference between Viagra and Cialis is the total amount of time each medication works — for Cialis, up to 36 hours, and for Viagra, around four hours. Below, we’ve compared Cialis and Viagra on several criteria, from their effectiveness in treating ED to their duration of action, ability to be taken with food, potential side effects and more. Viagra 101 Let’s start with Viagra. Arguably the most well-known ED medication of all, Viagra contains the active ingredient sildenafil. Sildenafil was developed in the ‘80s and ‘90s as a treatment for angina (a type of chest pain caused by certain heart conditions). During testing, the researchers behind sildenafil discovered that although it was effective as an angina treatment, it was more effective at helping men get boners, largely because it increases blood flow to the penis. The rest is history — Viagra was approved by the FDA as a treatment for erectile dysfunction in 1998. It’s now sold as brand name Viagra and as generic sildenafil. Viagra isn’t an over-the-counter medication. Instead, both Viagra and generic sildenafil are only available with a prescription. Viagra and sildenafil are available as oral medications, meaning tablets you take in advance of sex. It takes around 30 to 60 minutes for a normal dose of Viagra to begin working and provide relief from erectile dysfunction. Cialis 101 Cialis is also a prescription erectile dysfunction medication that’s approved by the FDA. It came onto the market a little later than Viagra, first receiving approval as a prescription ED medication in 2003. Cialis contains the active ingredient tadalafil and is often referred to as the “weekend pill” thanks to its long-lasting effects. Today, tadalafil is available as Cialis and as a generic medication. Like sildenafil, it comes as an oral tablet for use before sex. Cialis isn’t solely used to treat ED. It’s also used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a form of enlarged prostate that’s common in middle-aged and older men. Visit our blog to learn more: