Generics Vs Brand Name ED Treatment Drugs

Millions of men all over the world face erectile dysfunction problem. Several decades ago impotence was a word which struck fear into men’s hearts, but today it symptoms can be successfully treated with newly formulated drugs. However, for many patients these drugs are still unaffordable, since their price can be too high for an average consumer. Although, the high cost for well known "little blue pill" is justified, since manufactures had spent a lot of time and effort to research, test, promote and introduce their product onto the market through obtaining a patent from the FDA.

However, according to the American law, the producer has to uncover the formula of the newly developed drug when its patent expires. This is made to avoid monopoly on the market as well as to lower prices. This is the way the generic drugs appear. There exist many misconceptions regarding generics (mainly about their efficiency and safety). We would like to ruin these misconceptions by listing the benefits and disadvantages of these drugs as well as answering the most frequently asked questions regarding generics below in this article.

How Do Generics Work?
Generics are medications which are based on the same active ingredients which are used in brand name drugs. Hence, both share the same efficiency, pharmaceutical features and possible side effects. The difference between these is in price and name only. The cheap price of a generic can be also easily explained: the generic drug manufacturer uses the ready formula and does not spend money on marketing. These factors significantly influence the price of the pill lowering it to 50-70% of the initial drug price. Generics Silagra, Vigora and others are based on the Sildenafil Citrate action, like Viagra, for instance, while Cialis generics contain Tadalafil. Now let’s briefly describe the active ingredient action mechanisms.

1. Sildenafil Citrate is an inhibitor of particular enzymes type (PDE5). It enhances the work of the nitric oxide (a chemical which is naturally produced in our bodies) thus smoothing muscles in male genitals in order to provide better blood flow to the corpora cavernosa. It does not cause occasional erections: to see the pill in work a man needs to be sexually stimulated from the outside first.
   
2. Tadalafil which is used in Cialis tablets also belongs to the same group of inhibitors as Sildenafil Citrate does. It relaxes blood vessels for the better genitals blood supply. However, its main advantage is fast action (15 min vs 30 min) and long lasting effect (36 hrs compared to 4 hrs). Another advantage of this particular ingredient is that it can be mixed with alcohol and any kind of food.
   
3. Vardenafil is the Levitra key ingredient, which is also responsible for blood vessels dilation. It enhances the natural action of the messengers which cause erection. This means that Levitra (as well as its generics) work only in case these messengers are present.
   

What About Side Effects and Warnings?
Similarly to the brand name drugs, generics can also lead to undesired side effects. They also share the same contraindications and precautions. For instance, Vigora may cause dizziness, stomach upset and face flushing like Viagra does (since both have Sildenafil Citrate as an active ingredient). As a rule, side effects caused by ED treatment drugs are not severe and do not require serious medical help. Although, if the adverse effects last for more than four hours or resemble allergic reaction, immediate help must be provided.

Conclusion: Benefits and Disadvantages of the Generic ED Treatment Drugs
Though being frowned upon customers for a long time, generic drugs are becoming more popular among those who suffer from erectile dysfunction. Even doctors tend to prescribe cheaper alternatives taking into account financial status of their patients. So, let’s sum up the advantages which made these drugs popular:

• they are cheap;
  
• they contain the same active ingredient as brand name pills do;
  
• they can be easily obtained online;
  
• there is a wide variety of these to choose from and to find the best for your particular case.
  

However, on a par with original drugs, generics have the same contraindications and may also cause adverse reactions. Whatever kind of ED treatment drug you choose always remember to consult an expert.