What is the difference between Viagra and Cialis

Cialis and Viagra are drugs that are similar in pharmacological action, prescribed to sexually mature men to stabilize erectile abilities. Pharmacists point out that these phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors differ in:

• form of release and chemical components
• method of administration and duration of drug action
• produced side effects

Form of release and composition of drugs

When prescribing one of the stimulants of sexual potency, the characteristics of the active ingredients play an important role. Some patients may suffer from acute allergic reactions to any medication. That is why a wide range of pharmacological agents is necessary for the effective selection of safe stimulants.

Cialis

Tableted product is a pill coated with a protective yellow tint. Almond-shaped dragees are engraved with letters on one side. The main active ingredient of the drug for impotence is tadalafil. Manufacturers release the drug with 20 mg of the active substance.

Viagra

The blue tablets have a regular oval shape. Dragee with cut smooth edges are covered with a special protective film and placed in individual blisters. The role of the active chemical compound is assigned to sildenafil citrate. In combination with other auxiliary ingredients, this substance stabilizes potency and increases the strength of erection.

Method of application and duration of action

The choice of one of the phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors is made by the doctor, taking into account the nature and severity of the detected sexual pathologies. Often with minor disorders in the intimate sphere caused by situational psychogenic factors, men require a small dose of a sexual stimulant. With such violations of the reproductive system, a single dose of the drug becomes enough to restore potency and increase sexual self-esteem.

Cialis

The tablets are taken at any time of the day. The drug effect is manifested 15-20 minutes after the dragee resorption. The drug is effective for at least 36 hours. The maximum daily dosage is set at 20 mg.

Viagra

The pills should be drunk on an empty stomach. Their tonic effect becomes noticeable about 40 minutes after taking, so Viagra is drunk one hour before intercourse. The drug effect will last for about 5-6 hours. Do not drink more than 100 mg of sildenafil per day.

Side Effects

In the course of laboratory and instrumental research of a man's health, the doctor finds out from what diseases the patient suffers and what causes the deterioration of erectile abilities. Based on anamnestic data and a man's predisposition to specific neurotic and organic disorders, the physician recommends taking Cialis or Viagra. With strict adherence to the instructions for the use of the medicinal substance, stimulants of sexual performance do not harm the male body. Possible side effects are rare and temporary. Pharmacological drugs can have the following negative effects.

Cialis

Excessive use of the tadalafil-based aphrodisiac may cause manifestations in men:

• pain in the lower torso, namely the back, buttocks and lower abdomen
• gastroesophageal reflux, heartburn and belching, flatulence and diarrhea
• face, dizziness and migraine
• nasal congestion, difficulty in nasal breathing
• deterioration in the quality of hearing and vision, pain in the eyeball, optic neuropathy and swelling of the eyelids
• epileptic seizures and fainting
• changes in blood pressure, angina attacks
• priapism, Stevens-Johnson syndrome and urticaria

Viagra

A drug based on sildenafil, with a significant overdose, can cause in patients: