Is sildenafil and Viagra the same?
Viagra, the brand name of the drug sildenafil, is now sold as a generic drug by many manufacturers around the world. Sildenafil is essentially the same medication as Viagra, which was the first major erectile dysfunction (ED) medication on the market and is made by Pfizer.
What is the use of sildenafil citrate tablets?
Sildenafil (Viagra) is used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence; inability to get or keep an erection) in men.
What is the difference between sildenafil and tadalafil?
Tadalafil has two formulations – one that can be taken ‘as required’, and one that can be taken daily. The ‘as required’ Tadalafil (generic Cialis) has an advantage over Sildenafil in that it lasts a lot longer – up to 36 hours (compared with 4-5 hours for Sildenafil).
What are the side effects of Viagra?
The most common side effects are headaches, feeling sick, hot flushes and dizziness. Many men have no side effects or only mild ones. It can be dangerous to take sildenafil if you also take medicines called nitrates (often given for chest pain). The combination can cause a dangerous fall in your blood pressure.
How long does sildenafil take to work?
This medicine usually begins to work for erectile dysfunction within 30 minutes after taking it. It continues to work for up to 4 hours, although its action is usually less after 2 hours. Use only the brand of this medicine that your doctor prescribed. Different brands may not work the same way.
How long does sildenafil last for?
One of the most common questions associated with sildenafil and other PDE5 inhibitors is how long does it last? The simple answer is usually around 4 hours, with the maximum effect between 30 mins and 2.5 hours after taking – see graph below.
What is the strongest sildenafil?
Because 100mg is the highest dose available, you should never ‘double up’ on tablets or take more than one in 24 hours. Sildenafil 100mg is the highest safe dosage you can take – if it is ineffective, you should try another ED treatment.
What is the strongest tadalafil?
Official Answer. The maximum recommended dose of Cialis is 20mg daily. Increasing the dose to 40mg might just increase the intensity of side effects and may not actually deal with the erectile dysfunction problem. If 20mg dose is not working you might want to look for an another medicine.
Can a normal guy take Viagra?
Viagra and the other phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors are meant to be taken only by men who have erectile dysfunction (ED). Since Viagra was introduced in 1998, the number of men diagnosed with ED has gone up by 250 percent. Risk factors for ED include older age, obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure.
Is Viagra safe to take?
Viagra is an FDA-approved medication considered safe for use; however, it is available by prescription only and patients should talk to their doctor before use. Viagra may not be safe for use by certain patients: For those whom sexual activity is not advised due to cardiovascular problems.