Erectile dysfunction: Viagra and other oral medications
Erectile Dysfunction overview Oral drugs are those that are administered orally. They are frequently the first line of treatment for erectile dysfunction, which is the inability to obtain or maintain an erection. Oral ED medications are usually effective and have little negative effects. The four main medications taken orally for erectile dysfunction are: Avanafil (stendra). Sildenafil (viagra). Cialis (tadalafil). Vardenafil. These drugs are known as PDE5 inhibitors. They improve the effects of nitric oxide, a substance produced by the body that relaxes penile muscles. This increases blood flow and helps you achieve an erection during sexual activity. How oral medications vary Each oral erectile dysfunction medication has a somewhat distinct chemical makeup. These minor variances influence how each prescription works, including how quickly it takes action and wears off, as well as the potential negative effects. Your doctor or other health care expert can prescribe one based on...