Key Facts There is no such thing as a female Viagra in the way most people think of it. Viagra is a blood flow drug. It was designed to fix a man’s plumbing issue (ED). It does not create sexual ...
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Diabetes and ED: A Urologist’s Guide to the Connection
Key Facts If you have diabetes, your risk of developing erectile dysfunction is up to three times higher than in men without it. ED is often the very first sign that diabetes is starting to damage your blood vessels and ...
How Long Does Cialis Stay In Your System? A Doctor’s Simple Answer
Key Facts The effects of one Cialis pill can last for up to 36 hours. This is why it’s called “The Weekend Pill.” It takes your body about two full days (48 hours) to clear out the majority of the ...
The Truth About Kamagra: A Urologist’s Warning
Key Facts Kamagra is illegal to sell or buy in the United States. Period. It is an unregulated drug from foreign manufacturers that is not approved by the FDA. Because it’s unregulated, you have no idea what dose you’re actually ...
Sex After Prostate Cancer: A Urologist’s Guide to Your New Normal
Key Facts Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a very commonβand expectedβside effect of nearly all prostate cancer treatments, including surgery and radiation. ED happens because the delicate nerves and blood vessels controlling erections are located right next to the prostate and ...
Viagra Isn’t Working? Let’s Talk About Your Next Move.
Key Facts If Viagra (sildenafil) doesn’t work for you, you are not out of options. Not even close. Sometimes, simply trying a different ED pill from the same class, like Cialis or Stendra, is all that’s needed. For a more ...
Cialis Interactions: A Urologist’s Guide to Staying Safe
Key Facts Cialis (tadalafil) stays in your system for up to 36 hours, which is much longer than other ED pills. This is its greatest strength and its biggest safety consideration. Because it lasts so long, you must be aware ...
ED Pill Interactions: A Urologist’s Crucial Safety Guide
Key Facts Drug interactions with ED pills are not a suggestion; they are a serious safety rule. The number one, absolute, most dangerous interaction is with nitrate medications used for chest pain. This combination can be fatal. Alpha-blockers (for prostate ...
Is Generic Cialis (Tadalafil) the Same? A Urologist’s Answer
Key Facts Yes, generic Cialis (tadalafil) is the exact same medicine as brand-name Cialis. Full stop. The FDA mandates that generic drugs must have the same active ingredient, strength, dosage form, and route of administration as the brand-name drug. The ...
ED Pill Side Effects: A Urologist’s Guide to What’s Normal
Key Facts The most common side effects of ED pills are mild, temporary, and a direct result of the medication working as intended. Headaches, facial flushing, and a stuffy nose are the “big three” because the pills relax blood vessels ...