Levitra and Viagra are among the dominant brands in the global ED drug market. They have demonstrated their effectiveness in stimulating penile erection and have revolutionised the treatment of erectile dysfunction. But what is better: Viagra or Levitra?
This article will try to answer questions that may arise in men starting ED treatment or thinking about changing treatment methods. Let’s determine if there are significant differences between these drugs in terms of effectiveness, administration methods, the speed of onset of the pharmacological action, and the therapeutic effect duration.
Comparison of Levitra vs Viagra
Comparison table
| Levitra | Viagra | |
| Indications | ED | ED |
| Drug class | PDE5i | PDE5i |
| Available dosage forms | Tablets | Tablets |
| World market launch | 2003 | 1998 |
| Status in Australia | Approved by the TGA | Approved by the TGA |
| Active ingredient | Vardenafil | Sildenafil |
| Half-life (approximately) | 4 hours | 4 hours |
| Action duration | 4–5 hours | 4 hours |
| Food impact | Yes | Yes |
Let’s take a closer look at some of the most important features of these drugs!
Treatment effectiveness
These drugs relax the smooth muscles of the penis, which contributes to more blood inflow during sexual arousal. This blood is necessary for a stable erection.
Viagra and Levitra belong to the same class of PDE5 inhibitors. When comparing all popular PDE5is, the effectiveness was more than 80%, and no differences in efficacy were observed.
Levitra vs Viagra – speed of action
There are minor differences between the drugs in question regarding the speed of onset of a therapeutic effect.
- Levitra: 25–60 minutes.
- Viagra: 30–60 minutes.
The mechanism and speed of action of the active substance Vardenafil are very similar to that of Sildenafil, so similar recommendations apply to these ED pills.
Comparison of side effects
PDE-5 inhibitors used in urology may cause some side effects. Usually, they are mild, short and do not cause discomfort.
Among the reported adverse events of all ED drugs from the PDE5i group, the most commonly reported are:
- Throbbing or pain in the head.
- Feeling intense heat.
- Redness of the face skin.
- Digestive problems.
Levitra or Viagra: what’s better?
There are people who will claim that Viagra works perfectly. They can say it’s better than the Levitra pills they’ve tried. Conversely, you can find many reviews of men who praise only Levitra and speak badly about other ED drugs.
Scientific opinion: all PDE5 inhibitors are very effective, but each man may have different results depending on the drug used.
Conclusion
If you are starting ED treatment and have not yet developed preferences when choosing a drug, you can focus on its price. Why pay more when ED meds are proven to be equally effective?
Men who feel their erectile dysfunction medications aren’t working as they hoped should consult their doctor. In this case, dose adjustment may be required. The alternative is to switch from one drug to another.
