| Since the introduction of Viagra to the world's market, there have been attempts to topple its popularity. Viagra is a word that millions of males are familiar with, mostly because of its reputation as a medication for erectile dysfunction triggering fewer side effects comparing to most other drugs. This article focuses on Viagra and recently developed Cialis.
To begin with, both drugs do not trigger an erection after administration. Being PDE-5 inhibitors, they are taken to relax the penile arteries to allow more blood to the organ. There has to be sexual stimulation for a man to be able to attain an erection. But while each medication has proven efficacious, none is a cure-all. They can lead to problems when administered with other pills (especially with nitrate and nitroglycerin coronary drugs), as well as trigger more general side effects, including headaches.
Now let's compare the two ED medications.
Viagra's PROS:
- It works in thirty minutes and even quicker after administration on an empty stomach.
- Erections have been reported to be 100% strong on a scale from 10 to 100%.
- It is trusted by over 30 million around the globe.
Viagra's CONS:
- Along with from headaches, it can bring on visual changes.
- It lasts only for up to 4 hours.
- Patients have to wait up to 2 hours for the medication to produce the expected results.
Cialis's PROS:
- Its effect lasts up to 36 hours
- It takes effect a bit quicker (in about 15 minutes).
- Limited side effects have been reported by men.
- Both 10 mg and 20 mg doses are said to last 36 hours.
Cialis's CONS:
- On a 10%-100% scale patients say that Cialis produces an 80% erection.
- A lot of patients complain about lower back pain.
However, everybody should remember that these drug therapies work differently in different men. What is good for one man, can be life-threatening for another. Hence, before administering any of the two drugs consult your family doctor and learn about side effects, contraindications and drug-to-drug-interactions. When using the medication, do adhere to the prescribed dosage, since an overdose can trigger serious problems. |
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