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Cialis® vs Viagra®

Understand the two most well-known names in Erectile Dysfunction (ED) treatment

Rx

Cialis®

Active ingredient is tadalafil

  • Taken once a day or as needed (30 minutes before sex)

  • Lasts up to 36 hours

  • Doses available through Hims: 5mg

  • Common side effects include headache, indigestion, back pain, muscle pain, nasal congestion, pain in limb, and flushing

Rx

Viagra®

Active ingredient is sildenafil

  • Taken as needed (1 hour before sex)

  • Lasts up to 4-6 hours

  • Doses available through Hims: 50mg

  • Common side effects include headache, flushing, indigestion, back pain, muscle pain, nasal congestion, pain in limb, and flushing

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Cialis® and Viagra® are not compounded. Cialis and Viagra are FDA approved for erectile dysfunction. Cialis® is a registered trademark of Eli Lilly and Company and Viagra® is a registered trademark of Viatris Specialty LLC, a Viatris Company. Hims, Inc. is not affiliated with or endorsed by Eli Lilly and Company or Viatris Specialty LLC.

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Compounded drug products are not approved or evaluated for safety, effectiveness, or quality by the FDA. Rx required.

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Inhibits PDE5

Oral ED medications work by suppressing an enzyme in the body called PDE5.

Increases blood flow

When PDE5 is suppressed, blood is able to flow more freely through the body—including to the (you guessed it) penis.

Gets you hard

More blood flow to the penis means harder, more satisfying erections once you’re sexually stimulated.

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Chewable
Rx

3-in-1 Hard Mints

Starting at $30/mo*

Mint-flavored chew to get hard quicker and stay hard longer.

Sildenafil + Tadalafil + B12

2-in-1
Rx

Sex Rx + Climax Control

Starting at $39/mo

Get hard and last longer.

Tadalafil + PE Treatment

2-in-1
Rx

Sex Rx + Hair Health

Starting at $39/mo

Have a better sex life and regrow thicker, fuller hair.

Tadalafil + Minoxidil

2-in-1
Rx

Sex Rx + Testosterone Support

Starting at $39/mo

Optimize your sex life and testosterone.

Tadalafil + Zinc

Multi-benefit
Rx

3-in-1 Pill or Chew

Starting at $30/mo*

Get hard quicker and stay hard longer.

Sildenafil + Tadalafil + B12

FDA-approved
Rx

Generic for Cialis®

Starting at $24/mo

Generic for Cialis® with doctor trusted Tadalafil

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Compounded drug products are not approved or evaluated for safety, effectiveness, or quality by the FDA. Rx required. 

Actual price to consumer will depend on product and subscription plan purchased.

Cialis® is not compounded. Cialis® is FDA approved for erectile dysfunction and is a registered trademark of Eli Lilly and Company. Hims, Inc. is not affiliated with or endorsed by Eli Lilly and Company.

Medical Review by

Mike Bohl, MD

January 8th, 2025