Choose between the two: Cialis vs. Viagra

Introduction:

The argument of Cialis vs. Viagra is slowly gaining momentum in the pharmaceutical industry. With the number of patients suffering from Erectile Dysfunction increasing every year, newer drugs to treat this condition are being introduced almost everyday. However, beginning from the initial goat gland implants and Mercurochrome injections, medications for Erectile Dysfunction have come a long way. These days, there are numerous drugs available for increasing sexual performance. Therefore, it is very important that we understand the pros and cons of the most popular medications in order to make appropriate use of them.

History and evolution:

Currently, people suffering from Erectile Dysfunction are torn between the battle of the two medications available: the more recently introduced Cialis vs. Viagra which has been around for quite sometime. While the former has been around for a long time, the latter only entered the arena in 2003. First, let us take a look at the what these drugs do. Cialis and Viagra are the commercial names of the chemicals Tadalafil and Sildenfil Citrate respectively. Erectile Dysfunction is caused due to an enzyme known as Phosphodiesterase type 5 or PDE 5. This enzyme affects the production of the cGMP in the body thereby reducing the blood flow to the penis eventually leading to Erectile Dysfunction.

Differences in performance:

People pitting Cialis vs. Viagra must know that both drugs are PDE 5 inhibitors and prevent the PDE 5 enzyme from affecting cGMP. However, due to their chemical composition, there are few differences between the mechanisms of these drugs. While Viagra has been known to remain effective for up to 5 hours, Cialis, which has a longer half-life, is known to produce erections for a longer period of up to 36 hours. Moreover, Cialis is capable of producing effects within a very short period of time (approximately sixteen minutes) whereas Viagra takes up to an hour to produce the same effect. Due to this difference in durability, Cialis is slowly but steadily replacing Viagra as the most preferred drug for treating Erectile Dysfunction.

Differences in consumption:

Another important factor in the Cialis vs. Viagra battle is the dietary restrictions. While Cialis can be taken in an empty stomach or after a heavy meal, Viagra takes a long time to be absorbed into the blood stream if consumed after food intake. Alcohol consumption too reduces the effects of Viagra but in case of Cialis, it does not matter if the patient has consumed alcohol or not. However, all is not lost for supporters of Viagra. One area where Viagra scores above Cialis is its versatility. While Cialis and Viagra are both used to treat Erectile Dysfunction and Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, Viagra is also used to treat altitude sickness.

Conclusion:

Finally, the ultimate decisive factor in the Cialis vs. Viagra debate will be availability. While both are available in almost every European country (on prescription), finding genuine Viagra has been increasingly difficult due to the drastic increase in the fake versions of the drug. However, irrespective of the supposedly better performance of Cialis, it is important to understand that both drugs have their share of side effects and must not be used without consulting a physician. Therefore, based on your need, choose the best among these drugs since not everyone wishes to have erections for 36 hours.