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    Erectile Dysfunction

    Sildenafil

    Fast-acting Erectile Dysfunction treatment, the active ingredient in Viagra, available at a fraction of the branded price

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    What is Sildenafil

    Sildenafil is a PDE5 inhibitor, the same active ingredient found in Viagra. It works by increasing blood flow to the penis when sexually stimulated, helping you achieve and maintain an erection. It is fully licensed in the UK and available in 25mg, 50mg, and 100mg tablets.

    Same medicine. A fraction of the price.

    Branded Viagra

    £8 to 15 per tablet

    Generic Sildenafil

    From £0.81 per tablet

    Generic sildenafil contains the identical active ingredient at the same dose as Viagra, manufactured to identical pharmaceutical standards and licensed by the MHRA. The only difference is the price.

    Three simple steps

    Complete your consultation

    Answer a short, confidential questionnaire about your health and symptoms.

    Prescriber review

    A GPhC-registered pharmacist reviews your consultation within 24 hours.

    Discreet delivery

    If approved, your medication is delivered in plain, unbranded packaging.

    25 years of clinical data

    Sildenafil was the first oral PDE5 inhibitor licensed for erectile dysfunction, approved in the UK in 1998. The pivotal NEJM trial by Goldstein et al. showed 69% of intercourse attempts were successful with sildenafil 50mg versus 22% with placebo. At 100mg, success rates reached 82%.

    Goldstein I et al. NEJM 1998; NICE CKS Erectile Dysfunction

    30 to 60 mins

    Time to effect

    0%

    Success rate at 50mg vs 22% placebo

    4 to 6 hours

    Duration of effect

    Who it's for

    Sildenafil is suitable for adult men experiencing erectile dysfunction. Your prescriber will assess your suitability based on your medical history.

    Not suitable if you take:

    • Nitrates (GTN spray, isosorbide mononitrate/dinitrate)
    • Riociguat (Adempas)
    • Or have severe cardiovascular disease

    How to take Sildenafil

    • Starting dose: 50mg
    • Take 30 to 60 minutes before sexual activity
    • Maximum one tablet per day
    • Do not take with grapefruit juice
    • Works best on an empty stomach or after a light meal
    25mg
    50mg
    100mg

    Side effects

    Common side effects include headache, flushing, indigestion, visual disturbance (mild and temporary), and nasal congestion. These are usually mild and short-lived.

    Rare but serious: priapism

    Seek emergency medical treatment if you experience an erection lasting more than 4 hours.

    Common questions

    Yes. Sildenafil is the identical active ingredient in Viagra. Generic sildenafil performs identically at a fraction of the branded price.

    Most men notice effects within 30 to 60 minutes. On an empty stomach, some feel effects within 20 to 30 minutes. A heavy meal can delay onset.

    This depends on the nature and severity of your condition. Men with stable controlled cardiovascular disease can often take sildenafil safely. Men who take nitrates or have had a recent heart attack or stroke cannot. Your prescriber will assess your cardiovascular history carefully.

    Yes, indirectly. Knowing the physical response is supported reduces the anxiety loop that perpetuates erectile dysfunction. Many men find that after successful experiences with sildenafil their confidence returns and they need it less frequently.

    Moderate alcohol is generally acceptable. Heavy alcohol consumption can impair the erectile response independently and may reduce sildenafil's effectiveness.

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