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Levitra vs. Stendra

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Key takeaways

Levitra (vardenafil) and Stendra (avanafil) are both medications used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED), but they have some key differences. Levitra (vardenafil) is only available as a lower-cost generic, while Stendra (avanafil) is only available as a brand name. Levitra typically needs to be taken about 60 minutes before sexual activity, whereas Stendra can be taken just 15 to 30 minutes before. This means Stendra might offer more spontaneity. Both medications can be taken with or without food, but Stendra's effects last up to 6 hours, which is slightly shorter than Levitra's 5 to 7 hours. Common side effects for both include headache and flushing, but Stendra also lists sore throat and back pain among its common side effects. Additionally, neither medication should be taken with nitrates due to the risk of dangerously low blood pressure.

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Summary for Levitra

Prescription only

Vardenafil is a first-choice medication for erectile dysfunction (ED). It's no longer sold under the brand name Levitra, but it's available as generic tablets and orally disintegrating tablets (ODTs). Common side effects of vardenafil include headache, flushing, and stuffy nose. Interactions between vardenafil and other medications generally involve those that lower blood pressure.

Indications for Levitra

  • Erectile dysfunction

Pros and Cons for Levitra

Pros

Cons

Common Side Effects for Levitra

  • Headache (up to 15%)
  • Flushing (up to 11%)
  • Stuffy nose (up to 9%)
  • Indigestion (up to 4%)

Warnings for Levitra

  • Heart problems
  • Low blood pressure
  • Prolonged erection
  • Vision changes
  • Hearing loss
  • Interactions with other medications

Summary for Stendra

Prescription only

Stendra (avanafil) is a phosphodiesterase 5 (PDE5) inhibitor that's used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED). Stendra (avanafil) is taken by mouth as needed, at most once a day. It works best if you take it about 15 to 30 minutes before sexual activity. Some of the more common side effects of Stendra (avanafil) include headache and flushing. Stendra (avanafil) is brand name only and isn't available as a lower-cost generic.

Indications for Stendra

Pros and Cons for Stendra

Pros

  • Works faster than some other medications in its class (can be taken 15 minutes before sex)
  • Take it only when needed
  • Can be taken with or without food

Cons

  • Can cause dangerously low blood pressure if you've recently taken nitrates, such as nitroglycerin (Nitrostat)
  • Can't take if you have serious heart problems, such as heart attack or stroke in the past 6 months
  • Not available as a lower-cost generic

Common Side Effects for Stendra

  • Headache (5-11%)
  • Flushing (3-4%)
  • Stuffy nose (2-3%)
  • Sore throat, runny nose, and other symptoms of a common cold (1-3%)
  • Back pain (1-3%)

Warnings for Stendra

  • Risk of heart attack or stroke
  • Dangerously low blood pressure
  • Interactions with other medications
  • Avoid drinking alcohol
  • Prolonged or painful erection (priapism)
  • Vision loss
  • Hearing loss

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