Quick Facts about Erectile Dysfunction:
- Erectile Dysfunction medications are only 60-80% effective for men who take them, according to Dr. Alexander W. Pastuszak of Baylor College of Medicine
- Viagra (sildenafil) is considered the most effective pill for Erectile Dysfunction but it also has the most side effects.
- Viagra side effects include: ringing in your ears or sudden hearing loss, irregular heartbeat, sudden vision loss, headaches, visual changes, flushing, indigestion and nasal congestion
- Cialis side effects include muscle pain
- Other drugs similar to Viagra, but not as effective are Cialis(tadalafil) and Zydena (udenafil)
- Erectile Dysfunction is usually associated with aging, but it’s actually NOT a natural part of aging according to U.S. National Institutes of Health
- ED medications work by inhibiting an enzyme that reduces erection potency
- ED medications cause a drop in blood pressure and should not be used in conjunction with heart medication
In studies Viagra proved most effective, 50- or 100-milligram (mg), which performed about 50% better than a placebo. The worst performing was Stendra, with a 50 to 200 mg dose, was only 20 to 30% more effective than a placebo.
Side Effect Rates of Erectile Dysfunction Drugs:
- Stendra: 8.5% experience site effects
- Leanthra 25% experience side effects
- Cialis: 21-22% experience side effects
- Viagra: 21-22% experience side effects
You should only take ED medication if recommended by a doctor, we all remember that Keeping Up with the Kardashians episode where Kris Jenner accidentally gives Rob Kardashian Viagra coffee meant for Bruce. Four painful hours later he had to have his penis drained.