It’s almost an unwritten rule. When people try something new and it gets accepted by the public, invariably other people follow suit. As a result when Viagra was launched, it was followed by Levitra, another drug which works on the same principle. Both these drugs are made by different manufacturers. While Viagra is the brain child of Pfizer, Bayer and GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) are the ones who have created Levitra.
The basic working principle is same in both the drugs. The PDE-5 enzymes are responsible restricting the flow of blood to the penile region. These drugs inhibit these enzymes which increases the blood flow to the penis. When the spongy muscles of the penis get ample blood, they relax which causes a sustained erection.
Before Viagra was introduced in the market, men had no way of solving problems of impotency or erectile dysfunction. As a result, the arrival of Viagra was a big event in the lives of all men. It acted fast; as fast as 14 minutes which was better than having no erection at all. It needed to be taken on empty stomach. So, that meant that if you wanted to have dinner and then get into the mood for lovemaking, it would not be so effective. Within about half an hour of the intake, the drug reached its peak efficiency. However, its efficiency reduced to about 50% in four hours. This meant that you needed to perform in those four hours or take another pill later on. Viagra also had some side effects which included flushing of the face, bright vision, stomach upset and even mild headaches.
Then came Levitra. Though the action of the drug is almost the same, the constituents of Levitra had a slightly different composition as compared to Viagra which made it more popular. It was faster acting than Viagra. However, the difference here is that unlike Viagra, you don’t need to take it on an empty stomach. Moreover, unless until you eat something which is pure fat, drinking or eating does not really affect its efficiency. The side effects are also some what milder. Some of the side effects are flushing, headaches and running nose.
Here are some more reasons why Levitra is a better option than Viagra.
- While Viagra needs about an hour to become completely effective, Levitra starts working in 16 minutes at its peak efficiency.
- Levitra is potent enough to be taken in small doses for the same results, while Viagra needs a larger dosage. Levitra comes in dosages of 2.5mg, 5 mg, 10 mg and 50 mg whereas Viagra comes in 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg dosages.
- Studies have revealed that Viagra has some profound side effects on the heart and vision while the side effects associated with Levitra are somewhat mild.
- The best part is Levitra is effective for up to 24 hours while Viagra works on a four hour window. So, that means you can enjoy hours of lovemaking with Levitra without worrying about the effect wearing off.
Levitra is indeed better than Viagra in many respects; however the ultimate decision rests on your individual choice!
