Specialists from Chinese Medical research study institute have conducted their own examination of PDE5 inhibitors in order to compare their effectiveness. In therapy of potency disorders, the leading role belongs to tableted medications, such as Cialis, Levitra and Viagra and their multiple generics. Competent selection of required tablets is possible in case of estimation of drug’s mechanism of action and consumer’s requirements. It is important to gain insight into similarity and difference in action of these remedies. Far-eastern urologists conclude about similar characteristics of products, their distinguishing features and the way they should be chosen.
Similar Characteristics
Cialis and Viagra have very much in common. The main reason of their administration is to enhance erection and make sure that sexual intercourse will be flawless. These medicinal products belong to the group of phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors. These remedies vasodilate selectively vessels of penile cavernous bodies increasing its blood filling rate, enlarging its size and making it dense.
They both have convenient medicinal tableted from and have a lot of generics, such as:
- They do not take action without sexual excitement (without beloved desired women and stimulation).
- Tablets must be taken before sexual intercourse.
- Tablets get disintegrated by means of enzymes produced by liver; therefore, hepatic disorders are generally contradiction to usage of such tablets due to overdose and side-effects.
- These medications are not to be combined with medications which are generally used by patients suffering from coronary heart disease (such as nitrates of short of long-term action). Their combined intake may lead to sudden blood pressure drop till life-dangerous indicators.
These tablets have other counter-indications:
- impairment of penis structure;
- presence of sharp fluctuations of arterial blood pressure;
- co-administration with indinavir and erythromycin (combined intake may cause increased concentration of PDE5 inhibitors in blood from 56 up to 210 per cent) that may be life-dangerous.
Distinguishing Features
Viagra (sildenafil) has a long history of application and s better known by consumers. They are familiar with its safety features accompanying therapy of erectile dysfunction. Its tablets have generics of Indian origin under the name of Delgra, Sildena, Eregra, and many others the price of which is 6-8 times lower than the one for the original Viagra.
As to their composition, they have sildenafil as well but in slightly less dosage. Consumers’ reviews state that the tablets of each generic are quite enough for sufficient result which is practically the same as Viagra’s one in case of one-time intake. Its action starts in 15 minutes after medication’s swallowing, reaches its maximum in an hour and lasts three-four hours. The intake of fatty food will decrease the effect; alcohol is counter-indicative, since there is a possibility of overdose and side-effects (such as intoxication). The latter may include blushing, headache, changing of vision. It is worth mentioning that Levitra doesn’t give such effects.
According to Far-eastern experts, Cialis (tadalafil) pills are quickly absorbed in stomach (in 16 minutes), reach their maximal concentration in 2 hours and preserve ready erection for 36 hours. Cialis may be administered 2 times a week in order to ensure fully-realized sexual intercourse. The comparison of Cialis and Viagra duration of action is 18 to 1. Such unique characteristics of Cialis made this remedy quite popular.
Cialis generics, Tadalel, Tadalox, Tadaga, Erectafil, etc., of Indian producers contain tadalafil and their price is 2-4 times lower than the original’s one. Customers’ testimonials prove that this remedy is tolerated better. Even fatty food and average amount of alcohol do not cause manifestation of its adverse features. The excessive use of alcohol causes side-effects of Cialis and Viagra. Since 2003, application of Cialis increased the possibility of erectile dysfunction.
There is also a possibility to compare the action of such medications as Viagra and Levitra (which appeared on pharmaceutical market quite recently). Viagra and Levitra are similar according to the duration of action, although Levitra is better tolerated, since it has less adverse effects, than Viagra. For that reason, its price is dearer than Viagra’s. But Levitra’s generics (including Zhevitra, Vardena, Lovervitra and others) have quite reasonable price. They can be applied even when there is no confidence in male capacities even with men who do not suffer from erectile dysfunction (in case of anxiety or neurosis in presence of love object).
The choice of erection pills is broad, but which of them is the best for each man is to be decided by a medical specialist. Nevertheless, it is possible to yield to the following advice. The medication should be chosen in accordance with the purposes pursued. If a person wants to get a short-term result – to make potency better for several times, cheap Viagra is generally selected. This is perfect for that objective. If a person wants to spend a lot of time staying sexually active, he should choose Cialis. In case a man has to take drugs continuously, it is better to administer Levitra or Zidena. They have less pronounced side-effects and will be tolerated better than other medications.
What is better: Cialis or Levitra or Viagra, or some of their generics? Each person will make his individual conclusions in accordance with his demands. The collation of the action of the afore-mentioned remedies is only a short guideline among a great variety of medications for erectile dysfunction. The reviews of Eastern therapists are quite interesting. There are no absolutely safe medicinal products, but there is always a possibility to choose those that bring minimal harm to organism along with maximum of useful results.
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Final Conclusion
To sum up and decide which medication is better either for newcomer or experienced user, it is important to note that everything depends on man’s age, his desires and preferences. Each remedy is good and approved for one-time intake. It goes without saying that in case you are beyond forty years of age but have a good health state – you may start with Viagra (25mg). In case there are doubts, give preference to Levitra’s minimal doses. If you want to have multiple sexual intercourses for a prolonged period of time, it is better to use Cialis in its minimal dose.
A sound and energetic young man may choose any medication with a bigger dose of active substance in medicines. Representatives of the stronger sex over 55 years of age should select any drug in his sole discretion but first, it is better not to start with lovable Cialis. As practice shows, many physicians prescribe Cialis more frequently for aged men to struggle against sexual issues more efficiently. It is worth mentioning that before the intake of any of these medications, it is important to consult a specialist in order to select the most ideal remedy as per individual preferences.
