Both Cialis (tadalafil) and Viagra (sildenafil) treat erectile dysfunction, and both are now available in Ireland without a prescription after a short pharmacist consultation. So which is right for you? Here is the plain-English comparison our pharmacists give at the counter in Portlaoise.
The key difference: how long they last
Viagra Connect (sildenafil 50mg) starts working in 30–60 minutes and lasts around 4–6 hours — well suited to planned occasions.
Cialis for Men (tadalafil 10mg) starts working in about 30 minutes and can keep working for up to 36 hours. That longer window is why many men find it takes the pressure off timing altogether.
Which works better?
In studies both are similarly effective — around 7 in 10 men get satisfactory results with either. The choice usually comes down to duration, how your body tolerates each one, and price. Some men simply respond better to one than the other, so it can be worth trying both (never together!).
Side effects
Both can cause headache, flushing, indigestion and a blocked nose, which usually pass. Neither should ever be taken with nitrate medicines (like GTN spray) or poppers. Our online consultations screen for all of this.
How to buy in Ireland
Complete a short confidential questionnaire — online or in store — and our pharmacist reviews it before dispensing. No GP visit or prescription needed:
Orders ship in plain packaging, or have it delivered nationwide in Portlaoise.
This article is general information, not a substitute for personal medical advice. Talk to our pharmacists at Laois Pharmacy, 1 Dunamaise House, Portlaoise (057 86 61999) — we are always happy to help.