Without a doubt, it can be stated that there exist only three most common and popular drugs with which men around the world are treating erectile dysfunction. Of course, we are talking about the classical Viagra, its most popular analog Cialis, and Levitra. Consumers often face a difficult choice: which drug give a preference to. Since in these drugs the active components are different, therefore, the effect from them is somewhat different either. In order to make it easier for you to make your choice, we will maximize the topic and provide basic information on these differences. All information concerns not only original, branded products, but also their generics.
These drugs have a selective effect on the vascular tissue of the penis and some other organs in which such receptors are located (eye retina, cardiac muscle, intestine, nose). They do not have a persistent negative effect with prolonged use and do not lead to addiction.
Although Viagra, Levitra or Cialis belong to the same group and have the same effect, there are differences between them.
The main difference is the speed of the effect and the duration of it. So what to choose: Levitra or Cialis? Take Levitra (Vardenafil) 15-30 minutes before sexual intimacy, and the duration of its effect is about 6-7 hours. Cialis is also to be taken 15-30 minutes before sexual intercourse, but the duration of action is significantly different from similar drugs and is at least 36 hours. Because of the long-term effect, Cialis was called the “weekend tablet”, since after taking the medication the effect will last for almost two days.
Another aspect, on which consumers should focus, is the interaction of these tablets with alcohol and food.
Levitra is well combined with alcoholic beverages but in moderation. It is important to realize that alcohol in large quantities can harm an erection, and the effect of tablets can be significantly delayed, or not happen at all.
Cialis can be combined with alcohol but worse than Levitra. Small doses and infrequent intake of alcoholic beverages combined with the administration of Cialis will not cause serious consequences for the vast majority of men. However, an excessive dose of alcohol is likely to aggravate the side effects of Cialis:
- headache
- arrhythmia
In addition, the use of Cialis with a large number of alcoholic beverages can lead to hypotension.
As for compatibility with fatty foods, there will be no problems; both can be taken on an empty stomach and at dinner. It will not affect the effect of the tablets.
It should be mentioned that Levitra or Cialis does not cause drug dependence since they affect solely the blood circulation of the genital organs, and not the receptors of the brain, in which processes occur that promote addiction, tolerance and the emergence of physical dependence on substances.
