Erectile dysfunction (ED) treatments

Some treatments can be sold as either branded medication (Viagra or Cialis) or generic medications (Sildenafil or Tadalafil). If the active ingredient and the dosage are the same, the treatments will have the same effect and work in the same way. Generic treatments tend to be more cost effective.

The active ingredients in non-prescription treatments such as, Viagra Connect or Aronix are the same as prescription treatments such as, Viagra or Sildenafil.

The only difference is that prescription treatments come in different dosages, whereas Viagra Connect and Aronix only come in 50mg tablets.

Having the option of different strengths means treatment is customised to you and your body.

How quickly ED treatments start to work can vary from person to person and what treatment it is. You also need to be feeling sexually aroused for treatments to work.

• Viagra Connect – usually takes effect within 30-60 minutes
• Aronix – usually takes effect within 30-60 minutes
• Viagra / Sildenafil – usually takes effect within 30-60 minutes
• Cialis / Tadalafil – usually takes effect within 30-60 minutes
• Levitra / Vardenafil – usually takes effect within 25-60 minutes
• Spedra – usually takes effect in 15-30 minutes

How long ED treatments start to work can vary from person to person and what it is.

• Viagra Connect – effects can last for up to 5 hours
• Aronix – effects can last for up to 4 hours
• Viagra / Sildenafil – effects can last for 4-5 hours
• Cialis / Tadalafil – effects can last for up to 36 hours
• Levitra / Vardenafil – effects can last for up to 5 hours
• Spedra – effects can last for up to 4 hours

Our Online Doctor erectile dysfunction service offers a wide range of ED treatments, some of which are more suitable if you have another health condition. For example, Levitra and its generic version, Vardenafil, are suitable for men with diabetes.