Erectile dysfunction (ED) occurs when a man has trouble getting or maintaining an erection firm enough for sexual activity. This typically results from insufficient blood flow to the penis. However, there are many possible factors that can cause ED, including: physical factors such as cardiovascular conditions; diabetes and high blood pressure; psychological factors such as stress, anxiety or depression; lifestyle choices such as smoking, excessive alcohol consumption and drug use; hormonal imbalances; neurological conditions; age; and medications. It is important that you share all of these details with your medical provider before requesting treatment.

We prescribe Sildenafil Citrate (generic Viagra®)* and Tadalafil (generic Cialis®)**, which are FDA-approved and clinically proven to treat erectile dysfunction.

Sildenafil Citrate* is a generic form of Viagra®, an oral medication FDA-approved for treating Erectile Dysfunction.

Sildenafil Citrate (generic Viagra®)* works by blocking PDE5 (phosphodiesterase type 5), an enzyme in the body that breaks down the chemicals responsible for blood flow (and therefore erections). The result is increased blood flow to the penis to help a man get and keep an erection.

Take as needed for erectile dysfunction, 30 minutes to 4 hours before sexual activity. This medication works best on an empty stomach and without the consumption of alcohol close to its use. Follow your provider’s recommendation for best results.

Sildenafil Citrate (generic Viagra®)* typically takes between 30 minutes to an hour to begin working and lasts up to 12-24 hours in the body.

The most common side effects include headache, flushing, indigestion, abnormal vision, nasal congestion, back pain, muscle pain, nausea, dizziness and rash. You can view detailed safety information for Sildenafil Citrate (generic Viagra®)* here. Reach out to your medical provider regarding any side effects that you experience.

Sildenafil Citrate (generic Viagra®)* may interact with other medications such as nitrates (often prescribed for chest pain), guanylate cyclase stimulators (often prescribed for cardiovascular conditions and include Adempas (riociguat)), alpha-blockers (commonly used for prostate problems or high blood pressure), HIV protease inhibitors, certain oral antifungal drugs such as ketoconazole, specific antibiotics, or other drugs for high blood pressure or erectile dysfunction. Sildenafil* is also found in REVATIO®, used for treating pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Sildenafil Citrate (generic Viagra®)* should not be taken with REVATIO® or other PAH treatments containing sildenafil* or PDE5 inhibitors like Adcirca (tadalafil). Always consult your medical provider for safe medication use. Please tell your medical provider about any prescription or over-the-counter medications you are taking as Sildenafil Citrate (generic Viagra®)* may interact with other drugs.