Oral medication

Oral medication for erectile dysfunction have been used for nearly 20 years. There are different medications in the market and they all come from the same family of drugs. 

It is the first line of medications for ED treatment after ruling out of reversible causes. There are three medications that are commonly used. Viagra, Cialis, and Levitra. There are also generic medications available as well. 

The efficacy of these medications are generally the same. The efficacy of Viagra and Levitra can  be affected if taken with fatty meals. Cialis does not get affected by the ingested food. 

Are there any differences between them?

The only difference can come between Cialis that can be used on a daily dose while Viagra is used on a per needed situation. 

When should the patients watch out for?

Patients who are taking organic nitrates should not take these medications at all. 

What are the main side effects?

Headache, flushing, dyspepsia, nasal congestion, alteration in colour vision