Compare Viagra Cialis Levitra Staxyn Stendra Best Male Impotence Medications Chart
Published 11/05/2018
Updated: 12/19/2024
E.D. COMPARISON
Erectile Dysfunction Medication Guide
The following is a comprehensive comparison chart that provides important and relevant information for the top 5 FDA-approved Male Impotence treatment drugs: Viagra, Cialis, Levitra Staxyn and Stendra. This chart can help potential patients understand the differences between these drugs. Consumers can also click on the chart's links to access complete patient information for Viagra, Cialis, Levitra Staxyn and Stendra. Viamedic.com provides this information so our website visitors and clients can be well-informed with regard to the top 5 prescription drugs that treat Male Impotence issues.
MEDICATIONS
VIAGRA
Sildenafil Citrate, 25mg, 50mg, 100mg
A Diamond-Shaped Blue pill with pfizer in front and the letters VGR on the back followed by the pills mg strength. Powerful one erection pill. Effective for 90% of men.
Pfizer Inc.,
CIALIS
Tadalafil, 10mg, 20mg
An Almond-Shaped, Yellow pill with a "C" followed by the mg strength on the side. Take when convenient, lasts up to 36 hours. Cialis is very good for multiple erections.
Eli Lilly
CIALIS DAILY
Tadalafil, 2.5mg, 5mg
An Almond-Shaped dark yellow colored tablet with a “C” followed by the mg strength on one side. Take a maximum of 1 tablet per day, every day to be effective at any time.
Eli Lilly
LEVITRA
Vardenafil HCI, 10mg, 20mg
A Round, Orange pill with the word Bayer vertically and horizontally on one side, with a number for MG strength on the other side. Quick acting, a bit more responsive than Viagra when taken with food.
Bayer
STAXYN
Vardenafil HCI, 10mg
A Round, white pill with absolutely no other colors or markings on the front or back of the pill. Staxyn quickly dissolves under your tounge so there is no need to swallow the pill.
Bayer
STENDRA
Avanafil, 200mg
Stendra treats male impotence by inhibiting an enzyme called phosphodiesterase type-5 (PDE5), so that blood can flow more easily to the penis. This allows men to get an erection and maintain it during sexual activity.
Vivus Inc.,
SIDE EFFECTS
- sudden vision loss;
- ringing in your ears, or sudden hearing loss;
- chest pain or heavy feeling, pain spreading to the arm or shoulder, nausea, sweating, general ill feeling;
- irregular heartbeat;
- swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet;
- shortness of breath;
- vision changes;
- feeling light-headed, fainting;
- penis erection that is painful or lasts 4 hours or longer; or
- seizure (convulsions).
- warmth or redness in your face, neck, or chest;
- runny or stuffy nose;
- headache, dizziness;
- upset stomach; or
- back pain.
IMPORTANT
You will have to wait a minimum of 24 hours before you can take another dose or different erectile dysfunction medication.Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may interact with these ED Medications and lead to unwanted side effects. Avoid the use of grapefruit products while taking these medicines. Drinking alcohol can increase certain side effects of these medications.
If you take VIAGRA AFTER A HIGH FAT MEAL (such as a cheeseburger and french fries), it may take a little longer to start working. Do not drink alcohol before taking Viagra. Alcohol will negate the effectiveness of your dose.
Do not drink too much alcohol when taking CIALIS (ex., 5 glasses of wine or 5 shots of whiskey). Drinking too much alcohol can increase your chances of getting a headache or getting dizzy, increasing your heart rate, or lowering your blood pressure.
Do not drink large amounts of alcohol when taking Levitra or Staxyn. Drinking too much alcohol can reduce your ability to get an erection and this may prevent you from getting the maximum benefit from these tablets.
Do not drink too much alcohol when taking STENDRA (ex., more than 3 glasses of wine, or 3 shots of whiskey). Drinking too much alcohol when taking STENDRA can increase your chances of getting a headache or getting dizzy, increasing your heart rate, or lowering your blood pressure.
MEDICAL INFORMATION
- cimetidine;
- bosentan;
- imatinib;
- nefazodone;
- St. John's wort;
- an antibiotic--clarithromycin, erythromycin, telithromycin;
- antifungal medication--fluconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole, miconazole, posaconazole, voriconazole;
- heart or blood pressure medication--amlodipine, amiodarone, nicardipine, quinidine;
- hepatitis C medications--boceprevir, telaprevir;
- HIV/AIDS medication--atazanavir, delavirdine, efavirenz, fosamprenavir, indinavir, nelfinavir, nevirapine, ritonavir, saquinavir;
- seizure medication--carbamazepine, fosphenytoin, oxcarbazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, primidone; or
- tuberculosis medication--isoniazid, rifabutin, rifampin, rifapentine.
- heart disease or heart rhythm problems,
coronary artery disease; - a recent heart attack (within the past 90 days);
- a recent history (in the past 6 months) of a stroke,
or congestive heart failure; - angina (chest pain), high or low blood pressure;
- liver or kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis);
- a blood cell disorder such as sickle cell anemia, multiple myeloma, or leukemia;
- a bleeding disorder such as hemophilia;
- a stomach ulcer;
- retinitis pigmentosa (an inherited condition of the eye);
- a physical deformity of the penis (such as Peyronie's disease); or
- if you have been told you should not have sexual intercourse for health reasons.
VIAGRA
$1.88 Billion40% Market share
CIALIS
$2.15 Billion46% Market share
LEVITRA/STAXYN
$490 Million10% Market share
STENDRA
$90 Million (projected)5% Market share
OTHER INFORMATION
Every Medication Viamedic.com carries is FDA-approved and is prescribed online using on licensed USA Physicians and shipped direct to you from licensed USA pharmacies. Currently, we carry the top products on the market right now for erectile dysfunction including: Viagra, Cialis, Cialis for Daily use, Levitra, Staxyn and Stendra. So what exactly differentiates the ED products from the other? Each one is unique with a specific absorption time and its own side effects. Provided in the chart are comparisons between Viagra, Levitra, Cialis, Staxyn and Stendra.
Keep in mind that any of these medicines may be a suitable treatment. However, the best course of action is to always consult a physician before using any type of medicine. Serious side effects may result from interactions with other medicines, or if you are experiencing any other health issues. Also, it is recommended to thoroughly compare Viagra, Cialis, Cialis for Daily Use, Levitra, Staxyn and Stendra before purchasing to determine the best treatment for you. Should you have any questions please contact Viamedic.com via phone, live chat, or e-mail.
Steven Schlosser
Dr. Schlosser graduated from Lafayette College Phi Beta Kappa and attended Georgetown Medical School. He had 4 years of medical residency training at Tufts University in Boston in both Gynecology and Internal Medicine. He has had a spotless medical career for the past 40+ years and is Board Certified.Read more
