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Erectile dysfunction treatment
Erectile dysfunction is one of the original men’s telehealth categories. Clinicians often discuss PDE5 inhibitors such as sildenafil and tadalafil. DoctorsHome summarizes what those visits cover. It does not prescribe.
- Sildenafil (Viagra) and tadalafil (Cialis) are the medicines people ask about most.
- Some platforms also offer as-needed and daily options, or compounded combinations. Compounded products are not FDA-approved.
- These medicines are unsafe with nitrates and some other heart drugs. A clinician has to check that.
Medications people ask about
Names below are examples from men’s telehealth menus. Only a licensed clinician can decide whether one is appropriate.
- Sildenafil, the generic name associated with Viagra
- Tadalafil, the generic name associated with Cialis, including daily and as-needed use when a clinician recommends it
- Platform-specific combinations that pair tadalafil with other ingredients. Those products may be compounded and are not FDA-approved
Who usually looks this up
Adult men who want a private way to learn about ED treatment before speaking with a clinician. ED can also be a signal of blood pressure, diabetes, or heart disease, which is one reason a real medical history matters.
What a telehealth ED visit usually involves
A questionnaire typically asks about symptoms, heart history, and medicines, especially nitrates. A state-licensed clinician reviews the answers. If they prescribe, a pharmacy can fill it. This site does not take that history or send medicine.
Safety notes
Do not combine sildenafil or tadalafil with nitrates or with guanylate cyclase stimulators such as riociguat. Chest pain, fainting, or an erection that will not go away needs urgent in-person care, not a webpage.
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Medication names on this site are examples clinicians may discuss. They are not recommendations. Availability varies by state. Nothing here is for emergencies. Call 911 for a medical emergency. If you are in a mental-health crisis, call or text 988.