Erectile dysfunction is currently one of the more common medical conditions faced by many men of all ages. In many cases, erectile dysfunction can be easily treated and it does not matter the age. As awareness of this medication condition has been growing and more men seeking help and various options, successful impotence treatments have entered the market to help men regain the ability to achieve and maintain an erection during sexual stimulation. Currently the top three oral medications on the market that are endorsed by the FDA are Levitra, Cialis, and Viagra. All these medications belong to a category of medications called PDE5 inhibitors. By inhibiting the PDE5 enzyme, the smooth muscle relaxes, blood vessels expand, and blood can flow to the penis, creating an erection when stimulated.
When trying to figure out which of these three ED pills are right for you, it is important to compare. All three medications have the same mechanism of action and demonstrated their effectiveness in creating an erection. One difference is the dosage size, onset of action, and the duration of action in the body before metabolized. Cialis is available in 5mg, 10mg, and 20mg tablets. The onset of action is 16 to 30 minutes and is delayed by fatty foods. The duration of action for Cialis is 36 hours. Viagra is available in 25mg, 50mg, and 100mg tablets. The onset of action is 30 minutes and is delayed if taken with food. The duration of action is four to five hours. Lastly, Levitra is available in 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg, and 20mg tablets. The onset of action is 25 minutes which is not delayed by fatty foods, and the duration of action is also four to five hours.
All three medications necessitate sexual stimulation to be effective and have similar common and less common side effects. There are no great differences between Levitra, Cialis, and Viagra. All are safe and effective. Levitra has a minimal number of side effects as well as Cialis. Cialis is the longest lasting ED medication, while Levitra is the fastest acting medication. Because of Cialis’ extended life, there is an increased risk of drug interactions.