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Viagra is used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED), but will not have any effect in the absence of sexual stimulation. A headache, stomach upsets, and flushing are the main side effects. Prescribed...View more

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Cialis is used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED) and to reduce symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). One 'as needed' tablet lasts for 36 hours or Cialis is available as a lower dosage...View more

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Sildenafil is used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED) and to reduce blood pressure in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). It is taken when needed for ED and daily for PAH. A headache, stomach...View more

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More aboutViagra(sildenafil)More aboutCialis(tadalafil)More aboutSildenafilRatings & Reviews

Viagra has an average rating of8.5 out of 10 from a total of255 ratings on Drugs.com.83% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 9% reported a negative effect.

Cialis has an average rating of8.5 out of 10 from a total of546 ratings on Drugs.com.83% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 9% reported a negative effect.

Sildenafil has an average rating of8.3 out of 10 from a total of495 ratings on Drugs.com.79% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 12% reported a negative effect.

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Drug Class
  • Impotence agents
  • Impotence agents
  • Agents for pulmonary hypertension
  • Impotence agents
Side Effects

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Generic Availability

Lower cost generic approved

Lower cost generic approved

Lower cost generic

Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance
Quantity30 tablet
Dosage100 mg
Per Unit*$92.38
Cost*$2,771.36

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Quantity30 tablet
Dosage20 mg
Per Unit*$59.60
Cost*$1,788.08

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Quantity2 tablet
Dosage100 mg
Per Unit*$4.83 - $16.06
Cost*$9.66 - $32.11

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Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet
  • Intravenous solution
  • Oral powder for reconstitution
  • Oral tablet
Brand NamesOther sildenafil brands include: Liqrev, RevatioOther tadalafil brands include: Adcirca, Alyq, TadliqLiqrev, Revatio, ViagraHalf LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

4 hours

17.5 hours

4 hours

CSA Schedule **View glossary of terms

N

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

N

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category

B

Category BNo proven risk in humans

See the full pregnancy warnings document.

B

Category BNo proven risk in humans

See the full pregnancy warnings document.

B

Category BNo proven risk in humans

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Drug Interactions

A total of 333 drugs are known to interact with Viagra:

  • 38 major drug interactions (139 brand and generic names)
  • 291 moderate drug interactions (904 brand and generic names)
  • 4 minor drug interactions (42 brand and generic names)

A total of 307 drugs are known to interact with Cialis:

  • 33 major drug interactions (139 brand and generic names)
  • 177 moderate drug interactions (512 brand and generic names)
  • 97 minor drug interactions (277 brand and generic names)

A total of 333 drugs are known to interact with sildenafil:

  • 38 major drug interactions (139 brand and generic names)
  • 291 moderate drug interactions (904 brand and generic names)
  • 4 minor drug interactions (42 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • If you are receiving therapy with sildenafil you should avoid the regular consumption of large...View more

  • Sildenafil can lower blood pressure, and combining it with alcohol may further increase this...View more

  • Tadalafil can lower blood pressure, and combining it with alcohol may further increase this effect...View more

  • If you are receiving therapy with sildenafil you should avoid the regular consumption of large...View more

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Disease Interactions
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Priapism
  • Alcoholism
  • Hearing loss
  • Liver disease
  • Seizure disorders
  • sickle cell disease
  • Bleeding disorders
  • Renal dysfunction
  • Visual disorders
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Renal dysfunction
  • Pulmonary disease
  • Priapism
  • Alcoholism
  • Hearing loss
  • Liver disease
  • Retinitis pigmentosa
  • Seizure disorders
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Priapism
  • Alcoholism
  • Hearing loss
  • Liver disease
  • Seizure disorders
  • sickle cell disease
  • Bleeding disorders
  • Renal dysfunction
  • Visual disorders
First Approval Date

March 27, 1998

November 21, 2003

March 27, 1998

WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications.

N/A

N/A

N/A

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