SEO-Mix

Comparing Viagra to other impotence medications

The three drugs, Cialis, Viagra and Levitra all work to increase the blood flow into the penis by relaxing the penile artery, making an erection possible when you are sexually stimulated. Here is the lowdown on each of these three treatment drugs and what they can do to help treat erectile dysfunction.

Viagra Facts

• Manufacturer: Pfizer

• Viagra is the first anti-impotence treatment in the world. It singularly ruled the ED market for many years and has also undergone the maximum number of clinical studies

• Works for up to: 5 hours

• Active ingredient: Sildenafil citrate

• Dosages: 25mg, 50mg and 100mg

• Recommended time: 60 minutes before sexual intercourse

• Most common side effects: Headache, facial flushing, altered or bluish vision

• Food restrictions: Must be taken on an empty stomach

• Advantages: Viagra is very well known and a proven effective treatment. It is discounted heavily and is widely available

• Available in: it is the only ED drug that is available in generic form as its patent has expired. However, this means that genuine, safe and effective Viagra is harder to find

Levitra Facts

• Manufacturer: Bayer

• Levitra is the latest prescription treatment for men suffering from erectile dysfunction and it’s available in small dosages

• Works for up to: 6 hours

• Active ingredient: Vardenafil

• Dosages: 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg and 20mg

• Recommended time: 16-45 minutes before sex

• Most common side effects: Headache, facial flushing

• Food restrictions: Comes with no food or alcohol restrictions; can be taken with or without food

• Advantages: Levitra demonstrates improved quality of erections and demonstrated rapid and reliable response; Levitra is known to have fewer adverse side effects on the heart or vision

• Available in: Only Bayer Levitra is original and has no generic versions on the market

Cialis Facts

• Manufacturer: Lilly ICOS

• Cialis is a revolutionary ED drug that lasts the longest

• Works for up to: 36 hours

• Active ingredient: Tadalafil

• Dosages: 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg and 20mg

• Recommended time: 30 minutes-12 hours before sex

• Most common side effects: Headache, dyspepsia/upset stomach, back pain

• Food restrictions: Comes with no food or alcohol restrictions; can be taken with or without food

• Advantages: Cialis has few side effects and lasts longer in the body and therefore increases spontaneity

• Available in: Only Lilly ICOS Cialis is original and has no generic versions yet