A Plain Guide to Generic ED Tablets

Sildenafil and tadalafil are the two most widely prescribed treatments for erectile dysfunction. Both help most men who try them, and both are sold as lower-cost generics. The real question is usually not which one is "better", but which one matches your plans.

Sildenafil is usually taken about an hour before sex and works for four to five hours. A heavy meal can slow it down. Tadalafil, on the other hand, can last for up to 36 hours, and food has little effect. Many men also take a low daily dose of tadalafil so they never need to time a tablet.

For a side-by-side look, see this plain-English guide walks through timing, food and side effects.

Before you start: never take either medicine with nitrate tablets or sprays for chest pain or with "poppers". Tell your doctor about any blood pressure tablets. The usual side effects are headache, flushing, a blocked nose and indigestion. Seek medical help straight away for an erection lasting more than four hours or sudden changes in vision.

Do not chase higher strengths. The licensed doses are 25, 50 or 100 mg for sildenafil and 2.5 to 20 mg for tadalafil. Bigger doses do not reliably work better, but they do make side effects more likely. Stick to the dose on your prescription.

When you buy generic ED tablets ed meds online online, make sure the strength matches your prescription and keep the leaflet. A valid prescription is required for every order of a prescription medicine. You can read more here.

This article is for general information only. Speak to your doctor or pharmacist before starting any medicine.