Erectile Dysfunction (ED) is a consistent inability to sustain an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse, according to Medical News Today. Also called impotence, ED affects more than 150 million men globally.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the number of ED medications available online has been increasing. However, the agency says people must be vigilant and avoid unregulated or over-the-counter generic ED drugs.
Let us have a look at some ED drugs that have been approved by the FDA, along with their cost and availability.
Oral medications used for the treatment of ED include phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE-5) inhibitors. These drugs help men to achieve and sustain an erection by blocking the action of the PDE5 enzyme, which eventually, through a complex mechanism, induces an erection during sexual stimulation.
Currently, the FDA has approved the use of four PDE-5 inhibitors for the treatment of ED, such as:
- Sildenafil (Viagra)
- Vardenafil (Levitra)
- Tadalafil (Cialis)
- Avanafil (Stendra)
The generic versions of the abovementioned drugs are available in most nations. Doctors may advise any of these drugs depending on your health condition, susceptibility, and drug response.
Generic ED Drugs Cost and Availability
The cost of ED drug therapy may vary considerably, depending on the pharmacy price, prescription co-pays, among others. Since the patent of the brand Viagra, Cialis and Levitra expired, they are now available as generics, which are way too cheaper. Generally, generic drugs are nearly 80 to 85% cheaper than their brand-name counterparts. For instance, one Viagra tablet may cost you $30, but Generic Viagra costs as little as $4–$10 per pill.
Some companies offer generic ED pills online without a prescription. Please note that the FDA does not regulate OTC generic ED drugs, so they may not be safe. The U.S. drug regulatory body says there are growing numbers of generic ED drugs available online so “people must be vigilant and avoid unregulated ED remedies.”
Medical News Today says, “The best place from which to obtain ED pills is a licensed pharmacy. A pharmacist can answer a person’s questions about ED pills and provide them with information on the possible side effects.”
You can buy generic ED drugs online from a reputable pharmacy based in the U.S, which, more importantly, has a pharmacist to help out with any problems.
Remember, a regulated online pharmacy has a seal of approval from the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP). “This proves that the pharmacy is legal and does not sell counterfeit drugs.” according to Medical News Today. People should never buy generic ED pills from unregulated websites that display no contact details, have much lower prices than regulated pharmacies, and do not ask for a prescription.
