Levitra  is amongst several drugs on the market today to help in the problem of penile dysfunction. Whilst there are other drugs that help with the problem, Levitra was one of the first that men can take if even if they are taking medication for other health issues. Other drug companies Pfizer, Abbot Laboratories, and ICOS have produced treatments for erectile dysfunction.  However, Levitra is often preferred over most others because it gives men with other health problems a chance to use it without the side effects.

Bayer, Levitra is the only penile dysfunction drug that allows diabetics to take it without adverse effects. Most other erectile dysfunction drugs recommend that the patient does not to take if they have certain other medical conditions.  However, Levitra should not be taken if a person has an existing heart condition or is using recreational drugs.

The Bayer organization produces Levitra and works to alleviate impotence in men in a similar way to both Cialis and Viagra. 

The medication is produced in pill form and is available in three dose sizes. These medications act in about an hour and sexual stimulation is required. An issue for some with these medications is that they take as long as an hour to begin working. When men take these penile dysfunction medications couples have to plan when to have sex.

The original breakthrough treatment for impotence in men was Viagra, which is produced by Pfizer. The treatment works in a similar way to Levitra, relaxing the blood vessels in the penis, thus allowing blood to flow in, enlarge and make this erect this medication usually takes effect after about 15 minutes and will normally last for up to 4 hours. Because of the short time the medication is effective, sex has to be planned. And many couples felt that this made the erection seem chemically induced.

Cialis another drug for penile dysfunction is the only one which is the long acting. Produced by Lilly ICOS to many it appears to win out in preference according to studies carried out by the makers of the drug.

All of these drugs accomplish similar things but they all differ and it would be best to talk to your doctor and discuss which erectile dysfunction drug is best for you..