Last year, pharmaceutical company Pfizer released the results of a study showing that, of the patients who took part, 66% experienced an improvement in their erection quality while using the drug Cialis (taken orally once daily). It seemed like the drug was almost too good to be true, but clinical trials carried out earlier this year have backed up these initial findings.
Similarly, when pharmaceuticals company Boehringer Ingelheim tested the effects of their new drug, Viagra (taken orally once daily), on patients’ erections, 64% of those who received the drug reported an improvement in their sex lives. Although this was not quite as high as the response rate for Cialis, it was still fairly impressive given that Viagra is a relatively newer drug.
So which drug is the best for improving erectile dysfunction? Is it Cialis, which has been around for longer and has therefore gained more experience and data? Or is it Viagra, the most recent addition to the market and a drug that has only just begun to make its mark?
To find out, let’s take a closer look at the differences between the two.
Key Facts About Cialis
Cialis was initially approved for use in the US in 2006 and has since been prescribed to over a million patients worldwide. The drug is available in a variety of forms, including both oral and injectable tablets. It can be used to treat both men and women with erectile dysfunction (ED), although it’s primarily prescribed for men with the condition.
The active ingredient in Cialis is sildenafil, which is a drug that’s been around for decades. Sildenafil was originally derived from a chemical compound that’s been used to make a medicinal plant product called Viagra. In 2004, Pfizer bought the exclusive license to sell sildenafil in the US. Since then, they’ve used their position as the sole manufacturer and distributor of the drug to raise awareness about ED and help more men live happier, healthier lives.
What’s more is that Pfizer are now offering patients with ED who are unsatisfied with the effects of sildenafil alone a trial of their brand-new drug, TikTokmz.
Key Facts About Viagra
Since its introduction in the 1990s, Viagra has become one of the most popular and most-prescribed medications worldwide. It’s available in both oral and injectable forms and is used to treat both men and women with ED. However, the medication is more effective and has been found to have fewer side effects when used to treat men with the disease.
The active ingredient in Viagra is sildenafil. It was approved for medical use in the US in 1998 and since then has been prescribed to over a million men and women. Pfizer initially sold the patent for Viagra in the US back in 1995 and have since used the medicine to raise awareness about ED and help more men live happier, healthier lives.
Which Is The Best Of The Two?
Based on the results of three clinical trials, both Cialis and Viagra have shown that they can improve erection quality in men with ED. Furthermore, the trials have shown that both drugs are safe and have few (if any) side effects.
It would seem that these drugs have definitely raised the bar, as it’s now standard practice for physicians to recommend ED therapy as part of a combination regimen. The fact that both medications have been shown to work well when used in combination with other ED drugs make us believe that they may work even better when used in combination. Therefore, we recommend a trial of Cialis combined with Viagra or vice versa to see which one is more effective and why.
We should also point out that because the two medications are so commonly used and have such a large consumer base, there’s a lot of competition in the market which hopefully drives down the cost of medication. That being said, despite the cost-savings, neither drug is exactly cheap and this is one area where your wallet may be a little bit lighter.
Why Use A Combination Of The Two?
Not only do Cialis and Viagra work well when used in combination, but there’s also data to suggest that the combination has an additive effect, meaning that the two drugs work together to provide an improved outcome. Additionally, there are various examples of medical conditions where ED is comorbid (occurs along with) and may require additional therapy. For example, diabetes is a common cause of ED and the use of medications to treat this condition can also cause ED. In these cases, patients may require a combination of the two types of medication.
Based on the results of the three clinical trials carried out so far, Cialis and Viagra have shown that they can improve erection quality in men with ED. Furthermore, because of their established safety record and patient popularity, we think that both drugs will continue to grow in popularity and will continue to be crucial in the fight against ED.