Erectile dysfunction medication comes in different forms. There are many people afflicted by this disorder and not all of them respond to the same kind of treatment or therapy. As such, there is the use of Testosterone as erectile dysfunction medication as well as several drugs that are FDA approved and then there are alternative therapies. Each of these is effective in its own way but it is important to note that they each have side effects as well. However, one suffering from this condition need not worry about those as they are not drastic. Erectile dysfunction medication is readily available in various pharmacies, but one needs to first get a diagnosis from a certified physician or medical practitioner before purchasing any of these. It is also good to find a therapy that will address the root cause of the dysfunction before starting on any medication. This will make the treatment much easier for the patient.

The first thing to test if one has erectile dysfunction should be the level of testosterone in their body. If the production of testosterone is insufficient, it may cause erectile dysfunction. To determine this he has to have a blood test done. The best time to have this done is early in the morning as the level of testosterone in the body is high then. If it is found to be low, then the hormone testosterone is given as erectile dysfunction medication. It can be administered as intramuscular injections, testosterone gel, mucoadhesive material, oral tablets or a testosterone patch. However, there are other forms of erectile dysfunction medication.

One such erectile dysfunction medication is Alprostadil. It works by making the blood vessels in the body expand causing an increased flow of blood in the whole body. The penis also gets increased blood flow which causes an erection. Alprostadil can be administered either as a suppository, on the tip of the penis, or by injection.

The FDA has only approved 3 oral medications for erectile dysfunction. You can buy Cialis, Viagra or Levitra which are approved for regular purchases.  These three work the same way. They increase the flow of blood to the penis and by so doing cause an erection. The man is then able to perform sexually.

The difference between the erectile dysfunction medication is very subtle, and they are mainly in how long it takes the drugs to work as well as how long the drug works. Viagra works for a shorter time than Levitra although it takes both half an hour to take effect. Viagra works for four hours while Levitra works for five.

Cialis, the third medication, works within 15 minutes. Additionally, its effects can last for even thirty six hours. It is important to note that if one medication failed, it is not likely that the others will have success as they work pretty much the same way. The common side effects of erectile dysfunction medication are relatively mild.