Erectile dysfunction (ED) treatment with Roman

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability to get or maintain an erection. It happens to millions of men at all ages. In fact, 52% of men ages 40-70 experience some form of erectile dysfunction in their life (Feldman, 1999). But there’s good news! We can help with clinically proven prescription treatment available online. 

There are many common causes of erectile dysfunction (ED), including heart disease, blood vessel disease, diabetes, certain medications, obesity, cigarette smoking, depression, anxiety, stress, and more. Sometimes ED is caused by a combination of factors, and sometimes a specific cause is never determined. Learn more about potential causes of ED.

Yes, there are several options for treating erectile dysfunction (ED), including medications called PDE5 inhibitors that are available on the Ro platform. They include branded Viagra, Sildenafil (generic Viagra), Cialis, and tadalafil (generic Cialis). These FDA approved medications are clinically proven to treat erectile dysfunction, and are all available on the Ro platform. If you want to find out if medication is right for you given your health history, you can talk with a healthcare provider on our platform after signing up - no in-person visit required.

Viagra and Cialis are PDE5 inhibitors, and these medications work by improving the blood flow to the penis. Some medications can be taken as needed, such as sildenafil (generic Viagra), while other medications can be taken daily at lower doses, such as tadalafil (generic Cialis). But they all work the same way. Different PDE5 inhibitors tend to have similar side effects, such as headaches and facial flushing; you can connect with a licensed healthcare provider on the Ro platform to discuss if the medication is right for you and ask any questions about side effects.

According to Viagra's FDA-approved prescribing information, between 63% and 84% of patients reported an improvement in their erections after taking Viagra.

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Viagra and generic Viagra have the same active ingredient: sildenafil citrate. Both medications work similarly in the body and have similar side effects. However, they differ in price.

Viagra and generic Viagra come in doses of 25 mg, 50 mg, and 100 mg. Generic Viagra is cheaper than Viagra, but some men may prefer taking the branded version.

Sildenafil citrate is the active ingredient in Viagra, generic Viagra, and sildenafil. Tadalafil is the active ingredient in Cialis and generic Cialis. The main difference between the medications is how long they last. Sildenafil citrate usually takes about 30 minutes to one hour to start working and then lasts for about four hours. Tadalafil usually takes 30 minutes to two hours to start working and then lasts for about 36 hours.

ED medication should not be taken more than once in a 24-hour period.

No, ED medication will not automatically give you an erection. You still need to be sexually aroused or stimulated to achieve an erection—ED medication simply makes this process easier when the time is right.