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Levitra and Viagra both belong to a class of drugs known as phosphodiesterase (PDF) inhibitors that are used to treat erectile dysfunction. Recently, they were joined by a third drug–Cialis, which is a member of the same class of drugs but has a few differences. Follow these steps to compare Levitra with Viagra.

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Go to the products’ websites. Here you will find information about the drugs as well as any special offers that each is offering.
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Look for differences between Levitra and Viagra. These drugs are very similar; the major difference is that Levitra lasts a little longer–about 5 hours, while Viagra lasts about 4. A newer drug in this category–Cialis–is faster acting (15 as opposed to 30 minutes), and its effects last about 36 hours. Cialis and Viagra are associated with a side effects known as “blue vision,” and Levitra is not.
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Talk to your doctor about Levitra and Viagra and whether either is a good choice for you. Your doctor might also recommend Cialis because it is not affected as much by what you eat and its effect lasts longer. Your doctor might make a decision on his or her own experiences with patients, or might choose Viagra because it was the first drug in its class and it has been studied in more patients.
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Look for studies comparing drugs for erectile dysfunction on Pub Med. However, you will find that there have been few head-to-head studies comparing Viagra and Levitra. Also, see who funded the studies you are reading about; for example, the Erectile Dysfunction Observational Study showed some positive results for Cialis, but it was funded by Eli Lilly, which manufactures and markets this drug.

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