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When a man can't get an erection to have sex or can't keep an erection long enough to finish having sex, it's called erectile dysfunction. Erectile dysfunction is the preferred term rather than the more commonly used term of impotence. Sexual dysfunction is often associated with disorders such as diabetes, hypertension, coronary artery disease, neurologic disorders, and depression. In some patients, sexual dysfunction may be the presenting symptom of such disorders. Additionally, ED is often an adverse effect of many medications.

Although there are a number of options available for non-surgical treatment of sexual dysfunction, it is clear that oral therapy has revolutionized the treatment approach to patients with erectile dysfunction. Currently there are 3 phosphodiesterase enzyme inhibitors that are used to treat erectile dysfunction: sildenafil citrate (Viagra), vardenafil HCl (Levitra) and tadalafil (Cialis). These medications do not directly cause an erection of the penis, but they alter the body's response to sexual stimulation by enhancing the effect of the nitric oxide, a chemical that is normally released during stimulation. Nitric oxide causes relaxation of the muscles in the penis, which allows for better blood flow to the penile area.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Viagra in 1998, and it became the first oral medication for erectile dysfunction on the market. Vardenafil Hydrochloride (Levitra) was approved in September, 2003, and Tadalafil (Cialis) was approved in November, 2003. Viagra, Levitra and Cialis work in much the same way. These medications share many similarities, but they have differences as well.

Phosphodiesterase Enzyme Inhibitors Comparison

Viagra
Viagra works up to 4.5 - 5 hours Viagra is taken 60 minutes before sex Side effects are similar - up to 10% of users experience headache, red face Viagra tablets are easier to split
Levitra
Levitra works for up to 5 hours Levitra is taken 25 - 60 minutes before sex Side effects are similar - up to 10% of users experience headache, red face Levitra is reported to be more effective for diabetics
Cialis
Cialis works for up to 36 hours Cialis is taken 20 - 60 minutes before sex Side effects are similar - up to 10% of users experience headache, red face Cialis is reported to be more effective for diabetics

Oral medications used to treat erectile dysfunction are available by prescription only.

Price-RX.com offers you price comparison of the following sexual dysfunction prescription drugs used to treat erectile dysfunction:

Medication Quantity Price Shipping Order
Generic Cialis 20 mg 30 tablets $89 Free
Generic Cialis 20 mg 60 tablets $139 Free
Generic Cialis 20 mg 90 tablets $189 Free
Generic Cialis 20 mg 180 tablets $349 Free
Generic Cialis 20 mg 360 tablets $599 Free
Generic Levitra 20 mg 30 tablets $109 $16.50
Generic Levitra 20 mg 60 tablets $169 $16.50
Generic Levitra 20 mg 90 tablets $229 $22.75
Generic Levitra 20 mg 200 tablets $500 $27.75
Generic Levitra 20 mg 500 tablets $999 $68
Generic Viagra 100 mg 30 tablets $85 Free
Generic Viagra 100 mg 60 tablets $129 Free
Generic Viagra 100 mg 90 tablets $169 Free
Generic Viagra 100 mg 180 tablets $279 Free
Generic Viagra 100 mg 360 tablets $419 Free
Pfizer Viagra 100 mg 3 tablets $99 $18
Pfizer Viagra 100 mg 5 tablets $132 $18
Pfizer Viagra 100 mg 10 tablets $204 $18
Pfizer Viagra 100 mg 15 tablets $278 $18


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