Sildenafil Tablets (Generic Viagra)

Sildenafil is for men who struggle with erectile dysfunction (ED) and want to have sex. The medication encourages blood to flow to the penis, helping men to achieve an erection. It works well, with up to 74% of men who take sildenafil having an erection after taking it. Sildenafil is also sold as the brand Viagra, the name it was first released under.

Struggling to get an erection can cause significant issues in your sex life and impact your intimacy with your partner. There are lots of reasons for erectile dysfunction.

Some men struggle with ED because of other illnesses, such as prostate issues. However, others have psychological reasons for not being able to get an erection, struggle more to get an erection as they get older or cannot pinpoint a reason.

Whatever your reason for struggling to achieve an erection, sildenafil may be able to help. If you find it difficult to get an erection because of problems in your prostate, testicles, or other parts of your reproductive glands, we recommend talking to your doctor before using sildenafil.

The active ingredient of sildenafil is sildenafil citrate. Sildenafil comes in 25mg, 50mg and 100mg strengths.

Sildenafil is an erectile dysfunction treatment. The tablets are for men who struggle to achieve or maintain an erection during sexual intercourse.

Taken up to one hour before sex to increase blood flow to the penis, sildenafil tablets can help you achieve and maintain an erection. You should note that sildenafil tablets won't help you to get an erection unless you are stimulated first.

After taking sildenafil, the majority of men notice that their erection is firmer and lasts for longer. The medication typically works better if you take it on an empty stomach.

The active ingredient of sildenafil, sildenafil citrate, is a phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitor. This type of drug works by blocking the PDE5 enzyme, which helps your blood vessels to relax and improves blood flow.

It is the widening of the blood vessels that increases blood flow to your penis, allowing you to achieve an erection when aroused. PDE5 is mainly found in the corpus cavernosum, which is one of the columns of tissue in the penis. PDE5 inhibitors such as sildenafil stop PDE5 from reversing the erection process.

Sildenafil also boosts nitric oxide, the naturally-produced chemical which helps your penis muscles to relax.

Sildenafil lasts for 4-6 hours. There is always a chance that Sildenafil might not work the first time, so you are recommended to try the medication up to 8 times before you decide if it is suitable for you.

Sildenafil is an erectile dysfunction treatment but is not necessarily an effective treatment for premature ejaculation. Although some people think that the medicine can make you last longer in bed, this may be a misconception.

There is evidence that sildenafil can reduce the postorgasmic refractory time — the time during which men are sexually unresponsive after orgasm — by several minutes.

But for premature ejaculation, there are other treatment options which are more effective than sildenafil. Premature ejaculation spray — commonly known as PE spray — is applied to the underside of the penis shaft and head 5 to 10 minutes before sex. It works by reducing the sensitivity of nerves in your penis to counteract premature ejaculation.

Sildeanfil tablets are one of many erectile dysfunction medications. Below we have compared this popular drug to other erectile dysfunction medications. Take a look at Cloud Pharmacy's erectile dysfunction treatment page for more information.

Sildenafil vs Viagra

Sildenafil is the same type of medication as Viagra with Sildenafil being the active ingredient in Viagra. Viagra is the branded version of Sildenafil meaning that they work in the same way. The main benefit of Sildenafil tablets has to do with the cost with Sildenafil being cheaper than Viagra. Both require prescriptions. For over-the-counter erectile dysfunction medication, why not take a look at Viagra Connect.

Sildenafil vs Cialis

Cialis is a branded medication containing tadalafil, whereas Sildenafil is an ingredient present in Viagra. Cialis is more expensive than Viagra and other sildenafil-containing medications. Cialis lasts longer than Sildenafil - Sildenafil typically lasts 4-6 hours, while the effects of Cialis can be experienced for up to 36 hours.

Sildenafil Vs Tadalafil

Sildenafil and tadalafil are both treatments for erectile dysfunction. The two medicines contain different active ingredients — sildenafil contains sildenafil citrate, while tadalafil contains tadalafil citrate. Both of these active ingredients are phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitors which work in the same way, treating erectile dysfunction by increasing blood flow to the penis when you are aroused.

Like sildenafil (Viagra), tadalafil is also sold under a brand name — Cialis.

Aside from containing different active ingredients, sildenafil and tadalafil also take effect differently. While sildenafil can take up to an hour to help you get an erection, tadalafil can be effective within 30 minutes. Tadalafil also lasts longer, with effects lasting 24 to 36 hours, whereas sildenafil works for up to four hours.

These two erectile dysfunction treatments are available in different strengths. While sildenafil comes in 25mg, 50mg and 100mg tablets, tadalafil is available in 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg and 20mg tablets.

A direct comparison of tadalafil with sildenafil for the treatment of erectile dysfunction found that ‘tadalafil shares a similar efficacy and safety with sildenafil and significantly improves patients’ sexual confidence’”.

Sildenafil and tadalafil share numerous potential side effects, including:

• Nausea
• Headaches
• Indigestion
• Hot flushes
• Muscle Aches
• Blocked nose

Serious side effects from these erectile dysfunction treatments are rare, occurring in less than 1 in 1,000 people. 

If you are taking sildenafil, you may drink alcohol, as alcohol does not stop sildenafil from being effective. But while it’s usually OK to have a drink while taking sildenafil, alcohol may make it harder for you to achieve an erection. For this reason, it’s not a good idea to drink a lot of alcohol before taking sildenafil.

Sildenafil reviews are generally positive, with most people finding that they have an erection shortly after taking the medicine. Sildenafil producers do note that not everyone will experience an erection with Sildenafil, and this is reflected in the reviews. However, about 70% of takers report experiencing an erection, and some men note that they needed to try Sildenafil two or more times before noticing the positive impacts.

Side effects are reported as very uncommon when taking Sildenafil, but the most common reports are nausea, headaches and flushing. Most people who reported side effects said that they passed in an hour or two and that they didn’t need to speak to their doctor or seek medical attention.

Sildenafil tablets cannot be bought over the counter in the UK without a prescription. Your suitability for sildenafil will be assessed before you can buy the tablets online. 

You can buy other ED treatments such as Viagra Connect tablets and Eropid 50mg tablets over the counter without a prescription in the UK, from either a high street or online pharmacy. Both contain sildenafil as the active ingredient, meaning they work in the same way. At Cloud Pharmacy, our trained professionals can provide you both ED treatments following a few questions to ensure it is an appropriate treatment for you.

To buy sildenafil tablets at Cloud Pharmacy, you’ll need to complete a short questionnaire. Once your suitability has been confirmed, you will be able to order sildenafil tablets online.

With Cloud Pharmacy’s online service, after your consultation is complete, we will approve and dispense your medication, before dispatching it to your UK address in a discreet package with next-day delivery.