(Sildenafil citrate) Most recognized as Viagra

Sildenafil {Viagra} was first brought to market and patented by Pfizer in 1996. Since that time Viagra has become a worldwide success. Viagra was originally put on the market to treat impotence and erectile dysfunction {ED} in men. Sildenafil is increasingly being used as an aphrodisiac, more and more women are turning to sildenafil {Viagra} to improve their love life.

We all know sildenafil {Viagra} has been extremely helpful in men for treating impotence and erectile dysfunction, but now many women are also receiving approval from their doctors to enhance their sex life with sildenafil. It works for both men and women by increasing the blood flow to the genitals. Women need this blood flow, just as men do, to achieve sexual arousal. "It has shown evidence of enhanced lubrication, less pain, more arousal, less problems with orgasm,"

Another drug that operates by the same mechanism is tadalafil {Cialis} what many refer to as the weekend pill. Approved and brought to market by Eli Lilly and company in 2003. The advantage that tadafil {Cialis} has over sildenafil {Viagra} is tadalafil has an half-life of 17.5 hours (That’s why tadafil is advertised to work for up to 36 hours) as compared to 4-6 hours half-life for sildenafil (Viagra). Both drugs have their supporters, what works for one person may not work as well for another.

Both Sildenafil {Viagra} and Tadalafil {Cialis} are a little pricey, sildenafil {Viagra} average is about $10 per pill in the US, while tadalafil {Cialis} averages about $12 per pill in the US. However these can be found in generic form overseas at much lower prices. The reason these drugs cannot be found in generics in the US is they are still under patent, which means they won’t be available in generic form in the US until the patents expire.

Sildenafil {Viagra} or Tadalafil {Cialis} is not for everyone, men or women taking heart medicine containing nitrates should definitely not take these medicines!! Some common side effects include headache, flushing, sneezing, palpitations, dyspepsia, photophobia, and prolonged erections. Some visual changes which can include blurring of vision and a bluish tinge has also been reported. And as always follow your doctors instructions.

This article serves only as an informational resource. It does not dispense medical advice or advice of any kind. Readers seeking medical advice about their specific situation should consult with their own physician.