Viagra Equivalent - Which Is Better Cialis Or Viagra?
Many who suffer from erectile dysfunction wonder which prescription medication works most effectively – Cialis or Viagra? In all reality, it depends on the person taking the medication. While one man may have negative side effects to Cialis, another individual may have the same negative side effect to Viagra. Here are some comparisons between the two medications:
Cialis:
- The generic name is Tadalafil.
- Studies show it can work in as little as 15 minutes and last up to 36 hours. Nicknamed the “weekend pill”.
- Often prescribed for men that found Viagra ineffective.
- Listed side effects include:
- Flushing and reddening of the face.
- Low blood pressure.
- Chest pain.
- Headaches.
- Dizziness.
- Congestion.
Viagra:
- The generic name is Sildenafil citrate.
- Studies show it can work in as little as 15 minutes, although the FDA insert indicates it takes 30 to 120 minutes.
- Good track record of effectiveness in men since it approval in 1998.
- Listed side effects include:
- Flushing and reddening of the face.
- Stomach pain.
- Headaches.
- Nausea.
- Diarrhea.
When it comes to medications of any kind, truly the only way to find out which one is “better” for you is to try them. If you start with one and it works for you, it will probably be unnecessary to do a trial run of the other medication. Talk to your doctor about the risk factors of both and you can determine from that whether Cialis or Viagra is the better choice for you.