{"id":1807,"date":"2016-11-03T10:43:09","date_gmt":"2012-11-03T10:43:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.edrugstore.md\/blog\/?p=1807"},"modified":"2018-11-09T20:56:26","modified_gmt":"2018-11-09T20:56:26","slug":"viagra-vs-staxyn-which-is-right-for-you-m0914","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/erectile-dysfunction\/viagra-vs-staxyn-which-is-right-for-you-m0914\/","title":{"rendered":"Viagra vs. Staxyn: Which is Right For You?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The following table sums up the differences and similarities between Viagra and Staxyn.<\/em><\/p>\n

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<\/td>\nViagra<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nStaxyn <\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Active ingredient name<\/strong><\/td>\nSildenafil citrate<\/td>\nVardenafil<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Duration of effects<\/strong><\/td>\nAbout 4 hours<\/td>\nAbout 5 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Available dosages<\/strong><\/td>\n25mg, 50mg, 100mg<\/td>\n10mg orally disintegrating tablets<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Interaction with food<\/strong><\/td>\nShould be taken on empty stomach<\/td>\nMay be taken with food<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
When to take<\/strong><\/td>\n15 to 30 minutes before sexual activity<\/td>\n30 minutes before sexual activity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Most common side effect<\/strong><\/td>\nHeadache, indigestion, stuffy nose. Delayed muscle ache, in some cases.<\/td>\nHeadache, indigestion, stuffy nose. Delayed muscle ache, in some cases.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Typical cost per dose<\/strong><\/td>\nAround $25<\/td>\nAround $45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Main selling point<\/strong><\/td>\nMost well-known prescription ED drug. Has been on the market the longest.<\/td>\nSleek packaging makes it less of a hassle to carry around. Does not have to be taken with water and does not have to be taken on an empty stomach.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Viagra and Staxyn are drugs used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED). Staxyn is an orally disintegrating form of the compound known as Vardenafil<\/a>. Staxyn dissolves in the mouth and can be taken without water. Vardenafil is also the active ingredient in Levitra, another ED drug that has to be taken with water. Making informed decisions with regard to the medications you take is important with any health care issue, and ED is no exception.<\/p>\n

In general, if a man is able to take Viagra safely, he can take Staxyn safely, and vice versa. Much of the choice between the two is down to personal preference. Here are the facts about Viagra and Staxyn so you can make an informed choice.<\/p>\n

How Does Viagra Work?<\/h3>\n

Viagra contains an active ingredient called Sildenafil citrate, which is a PDE-5 inhibitor. PDE-5 is an enzyme that causes a substance called cGMP to break down, and cGMP is the compound which regulates blood flow in the penis. When PDE-5 is inhibited, less cGMP is broken down, so increased blood flow to the penis is possible in the presence of sexual stimulation.<\/p>\n

The way Viagra inhibits PDE-5 is by actually binding to it. This means that less cGMP binds to (and is broken down by) PDE-5, and the result is more circulating cGMP, and hence a better erection.<\/p>\n

How Does Staxyn Work?<\/h3>\n

Like Viagra, Staxyn is a PDE-5 inhibitor. However, the Vardenafil (Staxyn) molecule is structurally different from Sildenafil citrate (Viagra). A nitrogen atom is positioned differently in Staxyn than in Viagra, and rather than containing a methyl group (chemical formula CH3<\/sub>) as part of the molecule as Viagra does, Staxyn contains an ethyl group (chemical formula C2<\/sub>H5<\/sub>).<\/p>\n

Staxyn, like Viagra, binds to PDE-5 so that it can’t break down cGMP, with the result of more circulating cGMP and better erections.<\/p>\n

Side Effects of Viagra and Staxyn<\/h3>\n

With Viagra, the most common side effects are headache, indigestion, facial flushing, and nasal stuffiness. Some men notice their eyes are more sensitive to light, and others have noticed a blue tint to their vision. Rare side effects include a drop in blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, and in very rare cases, heart attack. Men who take nitrates for heart conditions should not take Viagra except under the strict supervision of a physician. Additionally, men who take protease inhibitors (a treatment for HIV) should take no more than 25 mg of Viagra in 48 hours due to an amplification of the effects of Viagra by protease inhibitors.<\/p>\n

Staxyn side effects are similar, though some men report back pain or other muscular pain as well. In very rare instances, Staxyn may cause heart attack, and it may cause a condition called priapism, a painful and prolonged erection that can result in permanent damage if untreated. Like with Viagra, Staxyn should not be used by men who take nitrates except under the strict supervision of a physician due to risk of life-threatening low blood pressure.<\/p>\n

Costs for Viagra and Staxyn<\/h3>\n

Costs per dose for Viagra and Staxyn are comparable. Viagra can be purchased for around $15 to $16 per dose, while Staxyn averages around $15.60 per dose. Although many websites would have you believe otherwise, there is currently no generic version of either Viagra or Staxyn, and it will be at least the year 2014 before patent restrictions allow this to happen in the United States. While there may be manufacturers in other countries that have reverse-engineered Viagra and Staxyn and produced their own versions, it is illegal for people in the United States to import these products, even if only for personal use.<\/p>\n

What Men Prefer About Viagra<\/h3>\n
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Viagra can work more slowly if taken with a heavy meal, so it’s best to eat light when taking it.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Viagra has been around since 1998, and is considered the “gold standard” for treatment of ED. Many men prefer taking a drug that has been on the market for a long time and that has been studied as extensively as Viagra has been. In fact, Viagra is practically a household name for ED medication, much the same way “Xerox” is used interchangeably with “photocopy.” Tens of millions of men worldwide have taken Viagra and see no reason to switch.<\/p>\n

What Men Prefer About Staxyn<\/h3>\n

Because Staxyn dissolves under the tongue, it doesn’t have to be taken with water, and because of the rich cluster of capillaries under the tongue, the drug enters the bloodstream more quickly than it would if it had to be ingested and broken down in the digestive tract. The length of effectiveness for Staxyn is comparable to that of Viagra, though it is generally effective for about an hour longer than Viagra.<\/p>\n

Another quality that men prefer about Staxyn is that it can be taken with food, whereas Viagra works better when taken on an empty stomach. Some men also prefer the sleek, understated packaging of Staxyn, which comes in pocket-friendly packages comparable in size to a pack of gum.<\/p>\n

Finally, anecdotal reports suggest the active ingredient in Staxyn is may work better for men who have ED that is contributed to by diabetes.<\/p>\n

Obtaining Viagra and Staxyn Safely<\/h3>\n

Both Viagra and Staxyn are prescription drugs. Stay away from websites offering either of these drugs without a prescription, because counterfeit versions of both are extremely common and could be dangerous. A man who wants to try one of these drugs may speak to his physician, who can then write a prescription.<\/p>\n

Of course, with drugs for erectile dysfunction, there is no denying the “awkward” factor, and this prompts many men to obtain them from other sources.<\/p>\n

The safest way to do this is by using an online facilitator like eDrugstore.com<\/a>. Legitimate online facilitators contract with licensed physicians to determine if a man is a suitable candidate for Viagra or Staxyn. If so, a licensed pharmacist fills the prescription and it is shipped securely to the patient. eDrugstore.com<\/a> only dispenses genuine, name-brand, FDA approved prescription medications and ships rapidly, securely, and discreetly.<\/p>\n

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