Today, we’re
talking about sex pills that prevent common bedroom issues like erectile
dysfunction (ED) and premature ejaculation (PE).
Erectile
dysfunction (ED) drugs are more readily available than ever before, and in
general, men have gotten past any stigma about needing them. Yet many men still
approach ED drugs the wrong way.
There are
four main types of ED pills that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have
approved as treatments in the United States.
Sildenafil
(Viagra)
A lot of
doctors prescribe a Viagra dose of 50 milligrams (mg), which a person should
ideally take about 1 hour before sexual activity. However, it should be
effective anywhere from 30 minutes to 4 hours before sex.
A person
should avoid taking Viagra with meals as this will slow down its absorption
rate and delay its effect. People should also avoid taking Viagra with alcohol.
It usually takes 30–120 minutes for Viagra to start working after a person
takes it.
Like all ED
medications, sildenafil can cause side effects, including headaches, flushing,
muscle soreness, changes in your vision and nasal congestion.
The initial
dose for Cilias is 10 mg, and a person can take it as necessary for sexual
activity. They can decrease the dose to a minimum of 5 mg or increase it to 20
mg, depending on what they need and tolerate.
A doctor may
prescribe Cialis at a 5-mg dose to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia. It is,
therefore, a good option for simultaneously treating the symptoms of an
enlarged prostate and ED.
Because it
lasts for so long, tadalafil is a great choice if you like to have sex more
than once a day, or if you prefer to have sex spontaneously without carefully
timing your medication use.
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Vardenafil
(Levitra)
Doctors
recommend 10 mg as an initial dose, which a person should take 1 hour before
sexual activity. The maximum dose is 20 mg, with the minimum being 5 mg.
A doctor may
adjust the dose depending on the medication’s effect on the person. A person
should take Levitra no more than once per day, with or without food.
The side
effects of vardenafil are similar to those of other ED pills, including
headaches, nasal congestion, flushing and indigestion.
Avanafil
(Stendra)
Avanafil,
which is currently only sold under the brand name Stendra, is a new medication
for ED that offers several advantages over other sexual performance pills as it
works faster. Avanafil starts to work in as little as 15 minutes, meaning it
can be taken closer to sex than other ED medications. It has fewer side
effects. Stendra’s effects in the body are more selective, meaning it’s less
likely to cause some side effects that are common with other ED medications.
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Don't forget: It’s important to realize that ED drugs don’t increase sexual desire, and you have to be ready and sexually stimulated for them to work.