Which ED medication is right for you? Cialis vs. Viagra?

Both drugs help men who have trouble maintaining an erection due to blood flow problems, and both drugs only work when the man is sexually aroused. Since Cialis and Viagra do similar jobs and have the same effect, why should you choose one over another?

Let’s look at some of the similarities and differences between them.

Similarities

Viagra

1. Viagra is a FDA approved PDE5 inhibitor (approved in March 27, 1998). It helps relax arteries allowing more blood to flow into the male genitalia.

2. Viagra helps keep high levels of cGMP within the male genitalia. What’s cGMP? It is a chemical that causes the male genitalia arteries muscle cells to relax. So the smooth muscle cells and blood flow to the male genitalia increases.

3. Viagra works for approximately 70 percent of all men. Unfortunately, PDE-5 inhibitors won’t work for everyone.

Cialis

1. Cialis is also a FDA approved PDE-5 inhibitor that relaxes arteries allowing more blood to flow into the male genitalia (approved in November 1, 2003).

2. Cialis like Viagra helps to keep high levels of the chemical cGMP within the male genitalia. The cGMP relaxes the smooth muscles in the arteries so that the blood flow increases and the male genitalia become hard and erect.

3. Cialis also works for approximately 70 percent of all men like Viagra. The reason why it will not work for 100% of men are that not all men’s bodies respond to the PDE-5 inhibitors they way the medication intends it to.

Differences

Cialis vs. Viagra

Popularity

Viagra (Sildenafil citrate) has achieved huge success. Everybody knows about it! There are a number of well known celebrities that are known to use Viagra: Paul McCartney, Rush Limbaugh, Richard Harris, Bob Dole, Lee Chapman, Vince Neal and even James Caan!

Cialis (Tadalafil) is highly effective like Viagra, but it is not as popular as Viagra yet.

Time to be taken before intercourse

Viagra- It is advised to take Viagra 1 hour before having sex. According to some studies Viagra can be taken anywhere from 30 minutes to 4 hours before having sex.

Cialis - Cialis tablets can be taken anywhere from 30 minutes to 12 hours before having sexual activity. Cialis soft tabs may be taken around 15 minutes prior to sexual activity.

How long will the effects of the medication last?

Viagra last about 4 hours in the bloodstream.

Cialis stays in the bloodstream much longer (it has a 17.5-hour half life) and can therefore be effective for more than a day, up to 36 hours!

Cost: Which medication is less expensive?

The cost for Viagra and Cialis is similar but Viagra tends to be a bit cheaper.

The bottom line when it comes to Cialis vs. Viagra

All the differences between Viagra and Cialis are boiled down to this:

Viagra is a proven drug that has a track record and has been trusted by over 30 million men.

Cialis is the longest lasting drug.

Research data by Pfizer®, the manufacturer of Viagra, demonstrated a 78% improvement in erections in men with impotence.

So what did you decide in the choice? Cialis or Viagra

Disclaimer

The information contained in this article provides helpful health information. This information may not be complete and may not cover all diseases, physical conditions, or treatments. This information does not constitute medical advice or treatment. This information should not be used in place of a consultation with a medical professional that should be consulted before deciding on a course of treatment or deciding not to seek treatment.

This article provides only general information. It does not cover all possible uses, actions, precautions, side effects, or interactions of the medicines mentioned. The information not intended as medical advice for individual problems or for making an evaluation as to the risks and benefits of taking a particular medication. The treating physician, relying on experience and knowledge of the patient, must determine dosages and the best treatment for the patient.