ED pricing:
tadalafil: 30 day supply $50.00
sildenafil: 30 day supply $75.00
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::contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}Tadalafil & Sildenafil — FAQ
Both are PDE5 inhibitors for erectile dysfunction (ED). They increase blood flow to the penis during sexual stimulation
by enhancing nitric-oxide mediated vasodilation.
- Sildenafil: on-demand; onset ~30–60 minutes; duration ~4–6 hours; high-fat meals can reduce effect.
- Tadalafil: on-demand or daily; onset ~30–60 minutes; duration up to ~36 hours (“weekend” option); less affected by food.
Tadalafil: daily 2.5–5 mg at the same time each day, or on-demand 10–20 mg at least 30 minutes before sexual activity (not more than once per day).
Sildenafil: on-demand 25–100 mg 30–60 minutes before sexual activity (not more than once per day).
Always follow your Tide Wellness prescription; your clinician may adjust for effectiveness and tolerance.
High-fat meals can delay and reduce sildenafil’s effect—taking it on an empty stomach often works better.
Tadalafil is less affected by food. Alcohol may increase dizziness or blood-pressure effects for both—limit alcohol.
Yes—many patients on TRT also use a PDE5 inhibitor. We’ll coordinate dosing and check interactions.
Do not use with any nitrates (nitroglycerin, isosorbide) or riociguat. Use caution with
alpha-blockers; timing/dose may need adjustment. Avoid use with unstable cardiovascular disease.
Seek urgent care for chest pain, fainting, sudden vision or hearing loss, or an erection lasting >4 hours.
Headache, facial flushing, nasal congestion, dyspepsia/heartburn, back or muscle aches (more common with tadalafil),
and lightheadedness. Most are mild and temporary—tell your provider if persistent or severe.
Confirm timing (sildenafil ideally on an empty stomach 30–60 minutes before; tadalafil on-demand 30–60 minutes before or daily).
Try several attempts on different days and discuss dose adjustments with your provider. Do not exceed your prescribed dose.
Do not take more than one on-demand dose in 24 hours. For tadalafil daily therapy, take only your prescribed once-daily dose.
Never combine sildenafil and tadalafil together without explicit medical direction.
Tide Wellness is cash pay