As one of the big three drugs used for erectile dysfunction, Levitra has become a household name across both the country and the world. The reason for this is that the medication is an effective remedy with certain advantages over similar drugs. With Viagra as the main competitor for Levitra, the creators of the drug looked for ways that they could improve on how the popular little blue pill worked. Their result debuted in the United States in the year 2002, just four years after Viagra was introduced. The difference between the two drugs lies in the principal compound that powers the effects.

While Viagra uses Sildenafil Citrate, the main active component of Levitra is called Vardenafil. Both substances are effective through an inhibiting action of the PDE5 enzyme, but there is a slight difference in duration. When a man uses Levitra, the drug will be effective for a longer period of time, thus giving him a greater window of opportunity to enjoy sexual activities. This difference has garnered many fans of the drug, but Levitra has still not attained the popularity of Viagra and has a much smaller slice of the market share for ED medications.

One benefit that is seen by men taking Levitra is that the drug also helps men to deal with the condition of premature ejaculation in addition to erectile dysfunction. This makes the pills a complete solution for a man that has issues with his sexual stamina and erections. Studies of Levitra have proven that men who use the drug are able to have sex for longer periods of time before they reach the point of ejaculation. Like other ED medications, there is a slight risk of side effects although most Levitra users who report problems only have minor issues like facial flushing or headaches.