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How do I take my ED pill correctly?

Timing, meals, alcohol and tips for sildenafil, tadalafil on-demand and daily tadalafil

For the best result, it's important to take your ED pill the right way. Below you can read how this works per medication.

Sildenafil (on-demand)

  • Take the pill 30–60 minutes before sexual activity

  • Take it on an empty stomach or after a light meal: a fatty meal significantly slows down its effect

  • Limit alcohol: it reduces effectiveness and increases the chance of side effects

  • The medication only works with sexual stimulation: it doesn't cause an erection automatically

  • The effect usually lasts 4–6 hours

Tadalafil on-demand

  • Take the pill 30–60 minutes before sexual activity

  • Can also be taken with food: less sensitive to meals than sildenafil

  • The effect can last up to 36 hours

Daily tadalafil

  • Take it daily at the same time, regardless of sexual activity

  • Can be taken with or without food

  • Full effect is reached after 5–7 days of consistent use

The pill isn't working well: what now?

Not seeing the effect you expected? Read our article ED pill not working as expected? or get in touch via the medical chat. The doctor can adjust the dosage or prescribe a different medication.

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