If you’re reading this, I assume you’re either a man or a woman interested in improving your sexual performance. Maybe you’re looking for ways to make your love life more intense and adventurous; or maybe you’re simply looking to add some spice to your married life. Whatever your reasons, let’s explore the options available to you.
Viagra
Remember way back when I used to buy my mom’s jewelry and she’d ask me what I was doing later in the day? That’s the kind of question you’re going to have to ask yourself about Viagra. Is it a luxury item you can afford to blow off $20 and a half for a single pill? Or are you better off sticking to the tried and tested blue pills? Find out what insurance covers, and whether or not it’s worth it.
Cialis
Cialis is the world’s #1 oral erectile dysfunction drug. It was originally approved for use in the U.S. in 1997, and since then it has become one of the most popular and safest medications out there. Like Viagra, Cialis is a PDE-5 inhibitor — which means it helps to relax and expand the blood vessels in the penis, allowing for improved blood flow and stimulation.)
Sildenafil (Viagra) + Tadalafil (Cialis)
The combination of sildenafil (Viagra) and tadalafil (Cialis) is known as “fixed-dose combination therapy” and was originally developed as a way to simplify dosing for patients taking both medications. It’s approved for use in combination with each other and with alpha-blockers like alfuzosil or dapoxetine (Priligy).
When it comes to insurance coverage, both sildenafil and tadalafil are considered “Schedule H” medications, which can be more expensive to cover than other drugs. While there is usually no limit to how much coverage you can receive for one drug, there is usually a limit on how much coverage you can get for two or more drugs used in combination (this is known as the “totaling limit”). Check with your insurance company to find out what that is.
Levitra
Like other men’s health supplements and medications, Levitra is a brand name for vardenafil, which is a chemical compound that helps to relax and open up the blood vessels in the penis. It’s often prescribed for patients whose blood vessels have become constricted after taking sildenafil (Viagra) or tadalafil (Cialis). If that sounds like you, then Levitra could be your solution. Like the other medicines mentioned here, vardenafil is also considered a Schedule H drug, which means that it’s more expensive to insure than other medications. Unfortunately, there isn’t much available in the way of helpful information regarding insurance coverage for Levitra. However, if you or a loved one is already suffering from erectile dysfunction or has a history of heart disease, then chances are your insurer will already have a formulary (a list of accepted medications) approved for you.
Trial & Error
If none of the above seem to be working for you, then you might want to try something a little different. That’s why I always recommend trying out different medications and dosages, as well as different brands — because sometimes, that’s all it takes. Trial & Error is a website that focuses on providing educational information and connecting you with other patients who are taking the same medications as you are — so they can better understand your situation and answer your questions. In addition to being able to contact other users, you can get a free report detailing the current FDA status of all the medications you’re interested in — along with a list of side effects and recommended dosages. If you’re not yet aware of what these are, then it might be a good idea to start by reading the patient information leaflet (PIL) for each of the medications you’re interested in.
Incontinence
Incontinence is the inability to control your bladder — a condition that mostly affects older men and post-menopausal women. While there isn’t any specific treatment for incontinence, many men and women in the above demographics use incontinence pads or diapers to help control their bladders. If you or a loved one is starting to experience incontinence, it’s important to have a good understanding of what is causing it and how to manage it. First of all, it’s important to note that there’s no relation between incontinence and ED. However, as you get older, it becomes more and more difficult to control your bladder, leading to a condition known as “overactive bladder” (O.B.). There are several different medicines that can be used to treat O.B., with the most common one being Solifenacin. Unlike the other medications mentioned above, Solifenacin is a natural product and doesn’t require a prescription — though it usually works better with one. Check with your pharmacist to see if he or she knows of any other natural products that could be helpful in treating your O.B. and let us know how you manage without it.
Heart Disease
Heart disease is one of the main causes of death for men and women alike. However, for men it’s usually a secondary cause of death to cancer or stroke. That’s largely because men are less likely to complain about heart disease and more likely to ignore the warning signs — or even think they’re a sign of masculinity. In reality, heart disease can affect anyone, at any time, and it’s one of the leading causes of death for men and women alike. It’s also one of the most preventable causes of death as well — and there are numerous ways you can prevent it.
The first step in the prevention of heart disease is understanding the warning signs. Like many other chronic diseases, heart disease can be largely attributed to lifestyle. So, if you want to be healthy, you’ll need to change your habits — something that many men find very difficult to do. The good news is that there are numerous different ways you can improve your health and avoid heart disease — from eating the right food to getting enough sleep to exercising regularly. In addition to that, there are also medications available to help prevent heart disease. The two most popular medications belong to a class of drugs called Hormones. The most well known of these drugs is Finasteride, which is actually prescribed to both men and women to treat hair loss — but there’s a form of it specifically designed for use in preventing heart disease. As always, it’s important to read the PIL associated with each of the medications you’re considering — which can help better understand how each of them work and what side effects, if any, you might experience.
Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction is the inability to achieve or maintain an erection long enough to have sex. There’s a lot of misinformation surrounding this issue, so let’s try and set the record straight. First of all, unlike many other conditions, there is actually nothing wrong with the actual equipment your body uses to get an erection — it’s just the way you use it that’s the problem. Second, there’s no relation between ED and age. It can affect any man, at any time, regardless of his age. And finally, there is help out there for men with ED. Medications, such as Viagra, Cialis and Levitra, can help improve your erectile function. So, if you’re interested, then don’t be shy to ask your doctor for a prescription.
As you can see, there are a lot of options out there when it comes to treating sexual dysfunction. While there are various limitations and restrictions with each option — ranging from cost to insurance coverage — it’s important to have a look around and see what’s available. If something above doesn’t seem to fit your situation, then you might want to consider looking for a cheaper option or seeing if you can get it via a military or work-sponsored insurance plan. Remember, there’s no shame in asking for help if you’re unable to pay for all your medicines — and often times, the solution is right there waiting for you.