{"id":394648,"date":"2023-04-23T10:38:30","date_gmt":"2023-04-23T10:38:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/?p=394648"},"modified":"2025-10-30T11:52:08","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T11:52:08","slug":"vardenafil-vs-sildenafil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/sexual-wellness\/vardenafil-vs-sildenafil\/","title":{"rendered":"Vardenafil vs Sildenafil: Choose The Right Pill"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Erectile Dysfunction (ED) is a Sexual Dysfunction that affects millions across the world.<br><br>ED makes it difficult for a man to get and keep an erection during sexual intercourse.<br><br>Healthcare professionals often recommend Vardenafil and Sildenafil pills to treat Erectile Dysfunction.<br><br>Vardenafil tablets for ED are Levitra 60mg.<br><br>Similarly, Tablets containing Sildenafil are Viagra, Cenforce 200 mg, etc.&nbsp;<br><br>But, if you are confused about choosing between Vardenafil and Sildenafil, read this article to know more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"vardenafil-and-sildenafil-how-does-it-work\">Vardenafil and Sildenafil: How does it work<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Vardenafil and Sildenafil are Phosphodiesterase Type 5 (PDE5) inhibitors.<br><br>When a man is aroused, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/how-to-increase-nitric-oxide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Nitric Oxide<\/a> is released, which helps get an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/mens-health\/erection\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/sexual-wellness\/erection\/\" rel=\"noopener\">erection<\/a>.<br><br>Nitric Oxide raises the body&#8217;s cyclic Guanosine Monophosphate (cGMP) levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, the PDE5 inhibitors function by preventing the PDE5 enzymes from breaking cGMP levels in the body.<br><br>As a result, this inhibition increases the body&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK542234\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">cGMP levels<\/a>, which dilates the blood vessels.<br><br>Blood flow is increased through blood vessel dilation. Further, this is necessary to keep an adequate erection for sexual activity.<br><br>As a result, PDE-5 inhibitors, Vardenafil and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/cenforce-150-mg-sildenafil-tablets.html\" target=\"_blank\">Sildenafil<\/a>, aid in getting and keeping an erection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also, read; <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/mens-health\/how-does-sildenafil-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/sexual-wellness\/how-does-sildenafil-work\/\" rel=\"noopener\">How Does Sildenafil Work to Treat Erectile Dysfunction?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-soft\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#7a1312;border-radius:10px;\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#AD4645;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:8px;border-top-right-radius:8px\">Warning<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:8px;border-bottom-right-radius:8px\"> Vardenafil and Sildenafil is a prescription-based medicine. 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data-id=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/sexual-wellness\/how-long-does-levitra-last\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vardenafil (Levitra) lasts<\/a> up to 5 to 7 hours.\u00a0<br><br>However, to get the desired effect, take this tablet 30 to 60 minutes before sexual intercourse.<br><br>You should also take Sildenafil or blue pills 30 to 60 minutes before sexual intercourse.\u00a0<br><br>The effects of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/mens-health\/how-long-does-sildenafil-last-works\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sildenafil usually last<\/a> for 4 to 6 hours, with the highest potency between 30 minutes to 2.5 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"vardenafil-vs-sildenafil-hen-to-take\">Vardenafil vs Sildenafil: when to take<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>This medication&#8217;s effectiveness is influenced by an individual&#8217;s health, age, and severity of the condition.<br><br>Take both medications 30 to 60 minutes before engaging in sexual activity.<br><br>You swallow the tablet whole with a glassful of water.<br><br>Avoid taking Vardenafil and Sildenafil pills after consuming foods high in fat. These could have an impact on how well the body absorbs the medication.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-soft\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#073d11;border-radius:10px;\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#3A7044;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:8px;border-top-right-radius:8px\">Fact<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:8px;border-bottom-right-radius:8px\">\nHigh-fat meals can reduce the absorption of ED medicines in the body. As a result, these pills might not be that effective. Thus, doctors recommend taking these pills without meals or with low-fat meals. <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The half-life of Vardenafil is 4-6 hours. An <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0302283806006518?via%3Dihub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">article<\/a> claims that in some people, Vardenafil&#8217;s effects can continue for up to 8 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"vardenafil-vs-sildenafil-side-effects\">Vardenafil vs Sildenafil side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drugs.com\/mtm\/vardenafil.html#side-effects\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">side effects<\/a> of Vardenafil stretch from rare to common. The rare side effects of Vardenafil are flushing, headache, heartburn, stuffy nose, flu-like symptoms, etc.<br><br>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/mens-health\/sildenafil-side-effects\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/sexual-wellness\/sildenafil-side-effects\/\" rel=\"noopener\">side effects of Sildenafil<\/a> are headache, nausea, and flushing.&nbsp;<br><br>Vardenafil (Levitra) is administered in a lesser dosage than Sildenafil. Therefore even a smaller dose can get you the same benefits.&nbsp;<br><br>In comparison with Sildenafil, a lower dose gives out potentially fewer adverse effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns product__Comparison-img is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a class=\"post-inside-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/men-s-health\/vardenafil.html\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Levitra-vs-cenforce-1.png\" alt=\"Levitra 60 mg\" class=\"wp-image-421587\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Levitra-vs-cenforce-1.png 450w, https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Levitra-vs-cenforce-1-225x300.png 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/levitra-vs-cenforce-3.png\" alt=\"Levitra vs cenforce\" class=\"wp-image-421588\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/levitra-vs-cenforce-3.png 300w, https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/levitra-vs-cenforce-3-150x300.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a class=\"post-insode-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/men-s-health\/the-blue-pill-sildenafil.html\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/levitra-vs-cenforce-2-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-421592\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/levitra-vs-cenforce-2-1.png 450w, https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/levitra-vs-cenforce-2-1-225x300.png 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"vardenafil-vs-sildenafil-cost\">Vardenafil vs Sildenafil Cost<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>A single tablet of Vardenafil costs around $0.48.<br><br>A single tablet of Sildenafil costs around $0.63.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, Vardenafil seems to be a little less expensive when compared to Sildenafil.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"are-vardenafil-or-sildenafil-over-the-counter-medicine\">Are Vardenafil or Sildenafil over-the-counter medicine<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>No, Vardenafil and Sildenafil are not <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/mens-health\/over-the-counter-ed-pills\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">over-the-counter medicine<\/a>.<br><br>You need prescriptions for buying medicines containing these salts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before prescribing any of these medications, the doctors will diagnose the disease accurately.&nbsp;<br><br>Also, Sildenafil is one <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/pulmonary-hypertension\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20350697#:~:text=Pulmonary%20hypertension%20is%20a%20type,are%20narrowed%2C%20blocked%20or%20destroyed.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension<\/a> (PAH) treatment option. Thus, your doctor might also suggest medicines containing this salt for PAH.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"making-the-right-choice-is-vardenafil-stronger-than-sildenafil\">Making the right choice: Is Vardenafil stronger than Sildenafil?<\/h2>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/two-pills-1024x536.webp\" alt=\" Vardenafil stronger than Sildenafil\" class=\"wp-image-394655\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/two-pills-1024x536.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/two-pills-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/two-pills-768x402.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/two-pills.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">difference in both pills<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Both Vardenafil and Sildenafil are considered the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/mens-health\/erectile-dysfunction-pills\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best medications for treating ED in men<\/a>.&nbsp;<br><br>While making a choice, you can consider the facts like Vardenafil is administered in a lesser dose than Sildenafil. This is because a lower amount potentially produces fewer adverse effects.<br><br>Also, Sildenafil&#8217;s effects can be felt for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/mens-health\/how-long-does-viagra-last\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">4 to 6 hours<\/a>, compared to Vardenafil which shows its lasting effects between 5 to 7 hours.<br><br>Although both of these medicines are the most common choice for ED patients. The decision greatly depends on the person because effectiveness varies widely from person to person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Comparison<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Vardenafil<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Sildenafil<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Bayer Schering Pharma<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Pfizer Inc.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Generic versions<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Snovitra, Vilitra<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Kamagra, Cenforce<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Time of Action<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">30 to 60 minutes<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">30 to 60 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Side effects<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Flushing, headache, heartburn, stuffy nose<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Headache, nausea, and flushing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>How long does it last?<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5 to 7 hours<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4 to 6 hours<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Cost<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$0.48<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$0.63<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/men-s-health\/generic-viagra.html\" aria-label=\"Your Banner CTA\" class=\"post-inside-cta\">\r\n    <picture>\r\n        <source media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sexual_Mobile.webp\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sexual_Desktop-scaled.webp\" alt=\"Your Banner CTA\" width=\"100%\" height=\"184\">\r\n    <\/picture>\r\n<\/a>\r\n<div style=\"height: 30px;\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1682072306917\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can you take 2 Vardenafil?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Do not take 2 Vardenafil pills, as it can cause overdosing. Vardenafil side effects and other undesirable effects may result from taking more than the advised dosage.<br \/>Speak with your healthcare expert right away if you overdose.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1682072325947\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can Vardenafil and Sildenafil treat Premature Ejaculation?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, Vardenafil and Sildenafil, when used with Dapoxetine, are also used to treat <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/mens-health\/premature-ejaculation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Premature Ejaculation<\/a>.<br \/>Vardenafil and Dapoxetine in Krrista Power 40+60 mg can treat Premature Ejaculation (PE) in men.<br \/>Sildenafil and Dapoxetine in Super Kamagra can treat PE in men<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1682072373448\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Which is better, Vardenafil or Tadalafil<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Tadalafil can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/mens-health\/how-long-does-cialis-stay-in-your-system\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">last around 36 hours<\/a>, which is why Cialis is frequently referred to as \u2018the weekend pill.\u2019\u00a0<br \/>Vardenafil, on the other hand, typically takes an hour to take effect and lasts about 4-5 hours<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1682072389808\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How to get Sildenafil?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>You can buy Sildenafil pills easily online on reliable websites like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GoodRxMedicine<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1682072412371\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How long does Vardenafil take to work?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Vardenafil usually takes 30 to 60 minutes to show the desired effect.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#cbcac8;border-radius:10px;-moz-border-radius:10px;-webkit-border-radius:10px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#E5E4E2;border-color:#ffffff;color:#36454F;border-radius:10px;-moz-border-radius:10px;-webkit-border-radius:10px;\"><strong>Citations:<\/strong><br \/>\nWhen referencing outside resources, GoodrxMedicine always provides full citations. To learn more about the measures we use to maintain the quality of our content, please review our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/content-information-policy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Content Information Policy<\/a>.<\/div><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/sexualmedicine\/informationsessions\/choosing-the-right-pill-to-treat-ed\/#:~:text=Structurally%20vardenafil%20(Levitra)%20is%20similar,resulting%20in%20less%20side%20effects.\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">bumc.bu.edu<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/erectile-dysfunction\/cialis-levitra-viagra\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">healthline.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Erectile Dysfunction (ED) is a Sexual Dysfunction that affects millions across the world. ED makes it difficult for a man to get and keep an erection during sexual intercourse. Healthcare professionals often recommend Vardenafil and Sildenafil pills to treat Erectile Dysfunction. Vardenafil tablets for ED are Levitra 60mg. Similarly, Tablets containing Sildenafil are Viagra, Cenforce &#8230; <a title=\"Vardenafil vs Sildenafil: Choose The Right Pill\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/sexual-wellness\/vardenafil-vs-sildenafil\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Vardenafil vs Sildenafil: Choose The Right Pill\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":394653,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"schema_drug_name":"","schema_drug_sameas":"","schema_strip_mentions_drug":"","custom_head_after_canonical":"","geo_latitude":"","geo_longitude":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[25],"tags":[66,226,225],"class_list":["post-394648","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sexual-wellness","tag-erectile-dysfunction","tag-sildenafil","tag-vardenafil"],"rankmath_meta":{"title":"Vardenafil vs Sildenafil: Making The Right Choices","description":" Which ED medicine is better? 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