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What's the difference between Viagra, Cialis and Levitra?
Duration of Effectiveness. Viagra, up to 4 hours. Cialis, 24 to 36 hours. Levitra, up to 5 hours.
Common side effects. Viagra, headache, facial flushing, altered or bluish vision. Cialis, headache, indigestion, back pain, muscle aches, flushing, stuffy or runny nose. Levitra, headache, facial flushing, stuffy or runny nose, indigestion, upset stomach, dizziness.
How long before sex should I take the pill? Viagra, 30 minutes or more. Cialis, at least 30 minutes, up to 12 hours. Levitra, about 1 hour.
Are "Generic" Versions of ED drugs safe? Genuine Viagra, Cialis, Levitra are the only drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of ED. "Generic" versions of these drugs are not FDA-approved and are considered counterfeit and illegal in the U.S. "Generic" versions of these drugs contain unknown ingredients and may be ineffective or harmful.
Can I take the pill during a meal or near the time of a meal? Viagra, yes, but high-fat meals such as a cheeseburger and fries will slow Viagra's absorption rate into the body. Cialis, yes, absorption of Cialis active ingredients is unaffected by food. Levitra, yes, Levitra may be taken with or without food.
How often can an ED pill be taken? Do not take any o the three FDA-approved ED medications more than once in a 24-hour period.
Helpful information. Viagra, approved by FDA in 1998. Manufacturer: Pfizer www.pfizer.com 1-866-706-2400. Drug name: Sidenafil.
Cialis, approved by FDA in 2003. Manufacturer: Eli Lilly www.elililly.com 1-800-545-5979. Drug name: Tadalifil.
Levitra, approved by FDA in 2003. Manufacturer: Bayer www.bayer.com 1-800-825-5249. Drug name: Vardenafil.
Which ED pills are prescribed to be taken once a day? Once Cialis is prescribed to be taken once a day, continuously, in a 2.5 mg dose. Cialis is also available in doses of 5, 10 and 20 mg. Viagra is available in doses of 25, 50 and 100 mg. Levitra is available in doses of 2.5, 5, 10 and 20 mg.
2007 revenue generated. Viagra, $1.76 billion. Cialis, $1.22 billion. Levitra, $495 million.
Manufacturer promotions. Viagra, the Viagra value card: receive every fourth prescription free (up to $300 a calendar year, restrictions apply). Accepted at most pharmacies nationwide. Cialis, the Cialis promise: try the Cialis daily-dose regimen for free, and if you decide the 36-hour Cialis would be better for you, you can try that for free as well. Or vice versa. Levitra, 3-For-Free promotions: allows you to get 3 free Levitra tablets with a prescription from your doctor.
FDA-approved pill appearance. Viagra, Viagra is a diamond shaped blue pill with Pfizer written on the front, and the letters VGR on the back, immediately followed by the pill's milligrams (25, 50 or 100). Cialis, Cialis is a yellow, almond shaped pill with a C and either a 10 or 20 to indicate milligrams, on the front. The back of the pill is blank. Levitra, Levitra is a round pill. On one side of the pill is a criss-cross Bayer insignia and on the other is either a 10 or 20 to indicate milligrams.
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