generic Viagra® · oral tablet
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Pharmacy pricing. Significantly less than brand-name Viagra®.
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The essentials
The medication
Sildenafil is the generic form of Viagra®, the medication that redefined erectile dysfunction treatment in 1998. It contains the identical active ingredient — sildenafil citrate — at the same strengths as the brand-name product, and works through the same PDE5 inhibitor mechanism.
The mechanism
Sildenafil is a PDE5 inhibitor. It blocks the enzyme phosphodiesterase type 5 in the smooth muscle of the erectile tissue. With that enzyme suppressed, cGMP accumulates, blood vessels relax, and blood flows into the penis in response to sexual stimulation.
The pricing
Generic sildenafil is typically 80-90% less expensive than brand-name Viagra® — the same active ingredient at the same doses for a fraction of the price. Your provider and pharmacy will confirm final cost before you fill.
At a glance
Type
Oral tablet
Frequency
As needed (30-60 min before activity)
FDA Status
FDA-approved generic
Manufacturer
Various generic manufacturers
Active Ingredient
Sildenafil citrate (same as Viagra®)
Starting Cost
Significantly less than brand-name Viagra®
Sourcing
FDA-approved generic sourced through licensed pharmaceutical distributors.
The process
Step 01
Answer confidential questions about your health and symptoms in about 5 minutes.
Step 02
A licensed provider evaluates whether sildenafil is appropriate for you and picks the starting dose.
Step 03
Medication is shipped directly to your door through our pharmacy partners in plain, unmarked packaging.
Step 04
Message your provider anytime to adjust dose or try a different treatment.
From your provider
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Answers
Yes. Generic sildenafil contains the identical active ingredient at the same doses as brand-name Viagra®. The FDA requires generic manufacturers to demonstrate bioequivalence — the medication must deliver the same amount of active drug into the bloodstream at the same rate. Clinically, the two are interchangeable.
25 mg, 50 mg, and 100 mg tablets — the same doses as brand-name Viagra®. Providers typically start at 50 mg and adjust up or down based on how well the medication works and how well you tolerate it. Never take more than one dose in 24 hours.
Most men notice effects within 30-60 minutes on an empty or light stomach. A heavy, high-fat meal can delay onset by 30-60 minutes. Effects last approximately 4-6 hours — a defined window during which an erection is easier to achieve with sexual stimulation.
Yes. Bioequivalent — same ingredient, same effect, FDA-verified.
Duration. Sildenafil lasts 4-6 hours; tadalafil lasts up to 36 hours and has a daily-dose option. Sildenafil is better for planned encounters; tadalafil for a wider spontaneity window.
Moderate alcohol is generally acceptable. Heavy drinking reduces effectiveness and increases the risk of dizziness and low blood pressure.
Yes. HIPAA-compliant telehealth, provider-issued prescription, plain unmarked packaging.
Your provider can adjust the dose, switch to tadalafil, or discuss brand-name options. Treatment evolves with your response.
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Treatment is prescribed only when clinically appropriate by a licensed provider.
