Viagra Versus the Other ED Competitors

There are other ED medications on the market today, and all of them—Viagra, Levitra, and Cialis—function in essentially the same way to help achieve an erection.

Because of this, in many ways the effects that each drug has on the body are virtually identical:

- Potential prescription contraindications (MAO inhibitors, nitrates, alpha blockers)

- How often they can be taken (once every 24 hours)

- Serious side effects (priapism, blurred vision, temporary hearing/sight loss)

However, there are a number of important reasons to use Viagra instead of the competition:

Common Side Effects

Although Viagra shares some common side effects with other drugs, patients taking Cialis and Levitra both commonly report back pain, nasal clogging, indigestion, and muscle pain, whereas Viagra patients do not.

Popularity

With $1.9 billion in worldwide revenue, Viagra blows away the competition in market share. The next highest product, Cialis, is behind by $500 million, proving that Viagra is the iPod of ED medications.

Time In Market

First introduced in March 1998, Viagra has a 5-year head start on the competition. That’s five extra years of Viagra’s proven reliability and trustworthiness with consumers, and its market share still beats out the next largest competitor, nearly a decade after Cialis was introduced in February of 2003.

Food Restrictions

Levitra cannot be taken with grapefruit juice. If you recoil at the thought of a Ruby Red, then all three drugs are identical when it comes to food and alcohol. While Levitra and grapefruit juice, as well as other acidic fruit drinks, are an official no-no, there are no conclusions that it is definitely unsafe to mix with Viagra. Doctors sometimes recommend you play it safe.

Cialis

The only advantage from a competitor is Cialis, which is effective for 36 hours as opposed to Viagra and Levitra, which last for 5 hours each. This is marketed as a big advantage to Cialis, but it only takes a few seconds to swallow a pill. As long as you have a Viagra pill with you, you’ll be ready whenever the time is right. Contrast this with Cialis having extra potential side effects, and you can see why Viagra remains the most popular ED mediation in the world today.

Conclusion

Although individual results may vary, Viagra has the upper hand in many of the most important categories when it comes to ED medication. Whether you are concerned about reliability, minimizing health risks, or a proven track record, Viagra is the optimal choice to treat ED.