Lack of Erection IS a Health Issue


When I first wrote the article "Viagra, Levitra, Cialis and Your Relationship" a number of years ago, it was entitled "Viagra and Your Relationship." The other two products were not yet available. Acquaintances in California immediately started calling Viagra, "Senõr Blue" and "Vitamin V." Pfizer stock soared. More recently, we have seen the other two products, Levitra and Cialis, added to the market.

 

I'm not a physician, and so I have a variety of resources for medical information. I was interested in finding out how I may best explain the differences amongst and between the three drugs to my clients. My physician consultant said this, "When you think Levitra, think Viagra. When you think Cialis, think Viagra. For patients who want specifics, refer them to their physicians, but for the most part it is often patient preference, though one drug may simply work better for an individual than one of the others."

 

Additionally, Cialis may last as long as 36 hours, longer than the other two, but Levitra and Viagra take effect more quickly than Cialis. Some men have less success with Levitra because it isn't always absorbed as well in the body.

 

A recent article in the Wall Street Journal points out that an expected increase in sales of these products that was predicted has just not occurred, and Viagra's share of the market has simply been diluted.

 

The point is that there are not as many new users as was anticipated, and sales have not increased over the past two years. The number of men taking drugs to treat impotence hasn't changed much lately, despite a large increase in advertising.

 

Though some estimates say there may be 30 million men in the U.S. who have erectile concerns, maybe only half of them seek treatment. As I noted in my other article, not all partners of these men either want or encourage them to seek treatment. Some partners are simply glad not to be "bothered" anymore. And, still in this day and age, many doctors are as hesitant as their patients to bring up the impotence question.

 

Seeking treatment, whether or not for sexual interests, is important, as erectile failure may be a signal of serious disease, including clogged arteries or high blood pressure. If you are having any difficulty in achieving or maintaining an erection, I encourage you to see your physician. In addition to achieving an erection, it may save your life.

 

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