Two of the world’s most popular erectile dysfunction drugs, Viagra and Gifs, have almost exactly the same active ingredient – sildenafil citrate. That means they have almost the same function, but there is one important difference: while Viagra is intended to be taken as needed, Gifs should be taken every day as part of a regular routine.
Viagra
Viagra is a blue tablet that was first manufactured and marketed by Pfizer, but is now manufactured and marketed by a variety of companies around the world, including India’s Cipla.
There are a number of different types of Viagra, including 25mg, 50mg, and 100mg tablets. The most common form is 50mg, and the most basic information about the drug can be found here:
- Viagra (Sildenafil Citrate) (50mg): Sildenafil Citrate
- Description: Tadalafil (Generic Viagra): Tadalafil
- How To Take: Oral – Chew or crush a tablet and swallow
- Active Ingredients: Sildenafil Citrate
- Side Effects: Headache, Disorientation, Back Pain, Nausea
- Storage: Keep Out Of Reach Of Children
- Review: 4.4/5 stars based on 1188 reviews
Gifs
Gifs are a new type of drug that was invented in Russia. They were originally intended to be an instant, no-mess alternative to Viagra. The idea is that when a man feels like he is about to lose his erection, he will place an instant Gif in his mouth, and it will begin to work immediately. He then quietly swallows it before he loses his erection.
Gifs are white tablets that are around the same size as a business card, and they were originally manufactured in Russia by the company, A.S. Pushkov. The name Gifs is a combination of the words “gi” (which means “soft” in Russian) and “fils” (which means “tasty treats” in Russian).
There are currently no Gif-specific reviews available online, but based on its size and color, it is easy to confuse Gifs with Viagra. The only difference is that Gifs are not intended to be taken as needed, but instead, should be taken every day as part of a regular routine.
According to the drug manufacturer, A.S. Pushkov, the average male will experience an erection lasting for about four hours after taking a Gif. That is roughly the same time as it takes for a Viagra pill to kick in, so technically, a man could have a longer-lasting erection if he decides to use Gifs instead of Viagra.
Key Differences Between Viagra And Gifs
The above are the highlights of the key differences between Viagra and Gifs. For a more thorough comparison, please refer to this valuable document from the Drugs Therapeutic Committee (DTC):
- VIAGRA (Sildenafil Citrate) (50mg): Sildenafil Citrate
- Description: Tadalafil (Generic Viagra): Tadalafil
- How To Take: Oral – Chew or crush a tablet and swallow
- Active Ingredients: Sildenafil Citrate
- Side Effects: Headache, Disorientation, Back Pain, Nausea
- Storage: Keep Out Of Reach Of Children
- Review: 4.4/5 stars based on 1188 reviews
So what is the conclusion? Well, as you can see, Viagra and Gifs are almost exactly the same, but there are a few key differences. First, Gifs are intended to be taken every day as part of a regular routine, whereas Viagra can be taken as needed. Second, while both drugs have almost the same active ingredient (sildenafil citrate), Gifs also contain a substance called niacin, which is not present in Viagra. Third, while both drugs are generally safe and effective, Gifs are also supposed to be used in combination with a nitric oxide donor (like vitamin C or the precursor substance, L-Arginine), which Viagra does not need.
Which One Is More Effective?
The most important thing to consider when trying to decide which one of these medications is best suited for your needs is how frequently you plan on taking them. While both Viagra and Gifs can be used to treat erectile dysfunction, the former is designed to be taken as needed and the latter is supposed to be taken every day as part of a regular routine.
According to the DTC documents mentioned above, Viagra has been shown to be more effective than Gifs for treating men with erectile dysfunction who need immediate relief. Therefore, if you need an erection for immediate sexual activity, then you might want to try a Viagra tablet. However, if you plan to take your drug regularly and/or at higher doses, then Gifs are the better option.
What Are The Long-Term Effects Of Viagra And Gifs?
Like all other drug therapies, the long-term effects of Viagra and Gifs aren’t fully known, but clinical trials have only indicated that these treatments might have certain side effects. For example, studies have shown that some men taking Viagra had a higher rate of myocardial infarctions (heart attacks), which were probably caused by the drug. This appears to be a class effect of PDE5 inhibitors (which include sildenafil citrate). In contrast, fewer side effects have been reported with Gifs, and these medications have been shown to increase penile blood flow and increase the size of the penis.
Based on the information presented above, it is clear that Viagra and Gifs are both safe and effective treatments for erectile dysfunction, but if you are curious about what the long-term effects are, then you might want to try a different drug. In the meantime, if you would like to try a quick-relief option, then either one of these medications will probably work just fine for you.