According to Viagra’s FDA-approved prescribing information, between 63% and 82% of patients reported an improvement in their erections after taking Viagra. Other PDE5 inhibitors work in a similar way in the body and are also effective. In fact, PDE5 inhibitors are considered one of the mainstays of ED treatment by the American Urological Association.

It’s important to note that ED medication doesn’t work for everyone and everyone’s reaction to a medication is unique. If you don’t see results right away, your doctor or nurse practitioner may recommend trying the medication multiple times under different circumstances. They may also change your dosage depending on your reaction to the medication and any side effects.

Viagra, generic Viagra, and sildenafil all have the same active ingredient: sildenafil citrate. All three medications work similarly in the body and have similar side effects. However, they differ in terms of dose and price.

Viagra and generic Viagra come in doses of 25 mg, 50 mg, and 100 mg. Generic Viagra is cheaper than Viagra, but some men may prefer taking the branded version.

Sildenafil is the generic form of a medication called Revatio. Revatio is FDA-approved for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension, a type of high blood pressure in the lungs. The active ingredient in Revatio is sildenafil citrate, which is the same as the active ingredient in Viagra and generic Viagra. However, generic Revatio comes in doses of 20 mg. This allows healthcare professionals to prescribe generic Revatio off-label at doses of 20 mg, 40 mg, 60 mg, 80 mg, and 100 mg. This closely approximates the doses of Viagra and generic Viagra but allows for more options. Generic Revatio is also the cheapest form of sildenafil citrate available.

Sildenafil citrate is the active ingredient in Viagra, generic Viagra, and sildenafil. Tadalafil is the active ingredient in Cialis and generic Cialis. The main difference between the medications is how long they last. Sildenafil citrate usually takes about 30 minutes to one hour to start working and then lasts for about four hours. This is good for patients who are able to plan when they engage in sexual activity. Tadalafil usually takes 30 minutes to two hours to start working and then lasts for about 36 hours. This is good for patients who want more spontaneity when it comes to sexual activity.

There are also other important differences between the medications. For example, sildenafil citrate is less effective when taken with food and it can cause temporary blue vision (as if you’re looking through blue-tinted glasses) in some users. Tadalafil can be taken with food and is much less likely to cause temporary blue vision in users. Tadalafil can also be taken daily at lower doses.

ED medication should not be taken more than once in a 24-hour period.

Eating fatty food can reduce the rate and total amount of absorption of Viagra and other forms of sildenafil citrate. Therefore, it is recommended that Viagra/sildenafil citrate be taken on an empty stomach to achieve the best effect. Food does not have a similar effect on Cialis or other forms of tadalafil.

Mixing ED medication with alcohol is not recommended and can increase the risk of side effects.

No, ED medication will not automatically give you an erection. You still need to be sexually aroused or stimulated to achieve an erection—ED medication simply makes this process easier when the time is right.

Oral ED medications are extremely effective, but they don’t work for everyone. Other treatment options for ED include lifestyle modifications (e.g., exercise, dietary changes, quitting smoking, limiting alcohol use), surgery, penile vacuum pumps, and other ED medications. Every treatment comes with risks and benefits that you should fully understand before moving forward with any treatment plan.

Currently, the only ED treatment Roman offers are oral PDE5 inhibitors in the form of sildenafil citrate and tadalafil. If you’d like to pursue alternative ED treatment, we recommend speaking with a healthcare professional in person.

Cialis and generic Cialis have the same active ingredient: tadalafil. Both medications work similarly in the body and have similar side effects. However, they differ in terms of price. Generic Cialis is cheaper than Cialis, but some men may prefer taking the branded version.

Off-label usage of a medication refers to using the medication for purposes that have not specifically been approved by the FDA. Healthcare professionals have the discretion to prescribe medications off-label if they believe it is an appropriate course of treatment for a particular patient.

Viagra, generic Viagra, and sildenafil are meant to be taken as needed for sexual activity. The medication should be taken approximately 30 minutes to one hour before sexual activity and the effects last for approximately four hours. Viagra, generic Viagra, and sildenafil should be taken on an empty stomach for the best effect. You should not take more than one dose in a 24-hour period.

Cialis and generic Cialis can be taken as needed or daily. When it is taken daily, only the lower doses (2.5 mg and 5 mg) are prescribed. You should only take the medication as prescribed for you.

When used as needed, the medication should be taken at least 30 minutes to two hours before sexual activity and the effects last for approximately 36 hours. When used daily, the medication should be taken around the same time every day. You should not take more than one dose in a 24-hour period.

Taking ED medication alone will not necessarily make you want to have sex. This is because ED medication doesn’t directly affect your sex drive, or libido. That being said, having a stronger erection may make some men feel more confident—and this increased confidence may make men more willing and excited to engage in sex.

When used as needed, the medication should be taken at least 30 minutes to two hours before sexual activity and the effects last for approximately 36 hours. When used daily, the medication should be taken around the same time every day. You should not take more than one dose in a 24-hour period.