Side effects with tadalafil are about as common as with sildenafil and are similarly mild. Dose for dose, tadalafil is also a little bit more expensive than sildenafil. In our opinion, tadalafil is the better value, however: In studies, men and their partners prefer tadalafil to sildenafil. Tadalafil has superior psychological outcomes to sildenafil, providing more sexual confidence. The larger window for sexual activity (18-36 hours, compared to 4-6 hours with sildenafil) for many people justifies the slightly higher expense.
Common side effects happen in more than 1 in 100 people. The side effects may increase with an increasing dose.
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Preference for Viagra isn’t just a sugar-pill thing, either; there are differences in dosage to consider. Viagra commonly comes in 25mg, 50mg, and 100mg doses, with a typical dose of 50mg prescribed at the outset for men under 65. Sildenafil, meanwhile, comes in a broader range of options, including 20, 30, 35, 60, 80, and 100 mg. So, it’s the same active ingredient (sildenafil), which acts in the same way in the male body. But you may experience different levels of efficacy and side effects depending on the dosage.
Starting dose is 100 mg for most men, but the 50 mg tablet is recommended for men taking alpha-blockers or some other high blood pressure drugs, or certain antifungals, antibiotics, or HIV drugs. But men taking certain drugs in these classes shouldn’t take Stendra at all.
If you think you have ED, a good first step is to talk with your doctor. The treatment you need will depend on what’s causing it.
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While our erectile dysfunction tablets usually work well for most men, some men may find that a particular ED treatment doesn’t give them the results they were hoping for. That’s why we give you the freedom to change your ED treatment prescription so that you can find the perfect treatment for your needs. All you need to do is email our clinical team and they will do their best to find you an alternative. If you change your erectile dysfunction medicine and it still doesn’t work for you, then it’s best to speak to your doctor as it may be a sign of an underlying condition that needs specific medical attention.
Men with diabetes, radical prostatectomy, and other complicating factors may still benefit from treatment with a phosphodiesterase type-5 inhibitor such as Viagra. Patients who fail a trial of PDE5 inhibitor should be informed of the benefits and risks of other therapies. This of a different PDE5 inhibitor is unlikely to have a profound effect on sexual function and someone who fails a first drug trial, but should be considered in selected cases. Second-line therapies include intra-urethral suppositories, intra-cavernous drug injection, vacuum-constriction devices, and penile prosthesis. Medicated Urethral System for Erection (MUSE). MUSE is an intra-urethral suppository of alprostadil, of vaso-active drug that relaxes smooth muscle in the penis and induces penile erection. Although not as effective as intra-cavernosal penile injection, MUSE is a less invasive treatment option. An initial trial dose of intra-urethral alprostadil should be administered under healthcare provider supervision due to the risk of fainting. The cost of intra-urethral suppositories is high with respect to the overall success and therefore should be used judiciously.
Each treatment option for ED varies in cost depending on your specific needs. The cost is based on your symptoms, sexual history, and medical evaluation. A consultation with a Oakdale ED specialist is the best way to get a quote for the costs of treatment.
Viagra is the brand name of the prescription medicine sildenafil. It’s used to treat erectile dysfunction (trouble getting or keeping an erection) in men.
While most men will have occasional difficulty achieving a healthy erection during sexual intercourse, ED is only considered a possible medical explanation for these symptoms if erection difficulties have been affecting a man for an extended period of time. When blood flow to the two chambers of the penis, known as the corpora cavernosa, are blocked or restricted for any reason, this can result in ED.
The role of the endothelium in erectile function became clearer with the observation that the phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitor, sildenafil, enhanced erectile function. Erection occurs with the release of nitric oxide (NO) from the vascular endothelial cells.17 The reduction in endothelial cell production of NO results in the negative impact on the smooth muscles in the corporal bodies and results in less relaxation of the smooth muscle cells with decrease in blood supply and resulting ED. A similar phenomenon is well known to impact the coronary arterial system resulting in CVD.
There are hundreds of medications that have the side effect of ED and/or decreased libido. Examples of drugs implicated as a cause of ED include hydrochlorothiazides and beta-blocking agents. Medications used to treat depression, particularly the SSRIs such as citalopram (Celexa), escitalopram (Lexapro), fluoxetine (Prozac, Prozac Weekly, Sarafem), fluvoxamine (Luvox, Luvox CR), paroxetine (Paxil, Paxil CR, Pexeva) and sertraline (Zoloft), may also contribute to ED.9 Bupropion (Wellbutrin) which has a predominant effect on blocking the reuptake of dopamine is an antidepressant with lower incidence of ED.10 The side effects of 5ARIs occurring in fewer than 5% of patients can include gynaecomastia, ED, loss of libido and ejaculatory dysfunction.11
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On average, the alternatives to tadalafil work for up to 4 hours. If you take tadalafil, it can be effective for up to 36 hours.
A penile implant is often recommended for men who have tried other treatments without success. This device, on the market for 30 years, basically gives men an erection at their discretion but does not affect the ability to ejaculate or feel orgasm.
The pulsating waves also trigger a healing response that “wakes-up” dormant stem cells and growth factors in the penis for an overall rejuvenation of male erectile tissue.