People often ask themselves which is the best of the three erectile dysfunction treatments: Viagra, Levitra or Cialis. Actually some men will find that one treatment works better for them than the others.

Viagra is the most well known of the three having been around for over ten years meaning a lot is known about its effects and side effects. It works within an hour of taking it and is best taken on an empty stomach. The effects of Viagra will last for four to six hours. Viagra has dosages of either 25mg, 50mg or 100mg.

Levitra will last for a similar amount of time as Viagra and tends to be less affected by food or alcohol so it can be taken with meals. There is some evidence that Levitra is more effective in diabetics.

The effects of Cialis last for up to 36 hours so many men prefer it as involves less planning than Viagra or Levitra. The downside is that if you do experience side-effects these can last for longer too. Cialis is more potent and generally has a lower dosage starting at 2.5mg and ranging as high as 20mg.

All three ED drugs have similar side-effects – headache, stuffy nose, facial flushing, stomach ache or back pain being the most common. Some men who have had bad side effects with, say, Viagra will have fewer with Levitra or Cialis but similarly some find the prolonged side effects of Cialis troubling. Viagra, Cialis and Levitra should not be taken by men who take medicines or recreational drugs containing nitrates. Cialis should not be taken by men who are on medicines called alpha blockers which are sometimes used to treat prostate problems or high blood pressure. Men who take alpha blockers can use Viagra or Levitra but must allow at least a six hour gap between taking the alpha blocker and Viagra or Levitra.

It is recommend that men try all three ED pills and decide which is the best.