Viagra vs Cialis vs Levitra

Ok, here is my experience with cialis.  I am 38 and have been having some problems keeping a full erection.  I am a smoker last 20 years which is probably the main problem.  I am working on quitting.  Anyways,  I got the cialis from an online retailer.  I was a little embarrased about going to the doctor so I decided to get them online.  I paid a full $33 per pill and got 3 of them.  10mg each.  I read alot of the side effects and was extremely worried about taking them.  The reports on headaches, backaches and upset stomach really freaked me out. 

I decided I will try to take bite into the pill and take just half at first and wait and see if I get any side effects and then decide if I want to take the other half.  I bit into the pill and took half and waited about 25 minutes and did not feel any side effects so I took the other half to make it the full 10mg.  I was actually having a beer at the time while spending time with the beautiful girl who I was going to sepnd the entire night with so I knew sex was on the agenda for the evening.  ALSO, I decided 45 minutes before biting into the first half of the Cialis I took 2 tylenol.  500mg each to equal 1000mg.  I read online to do this and you will not get a headache.  ANYWAYS, about 2 hours later I felt no side effects at all No headache, No backache, no upset stomach.  I just finished eating a subway sandwich just prior to taking the pills also and did not get an upset stomach. 

Anyways, we got back to the hotel and I had another beer.  2 total for the evening.  We started making out and BAM there it was.  It was like being in my early 20's again.  I was able to wait until she had 2 orgasm before I did.  A total of about 30 min or so.  The next afternoon it was on again NO PROBLEMS AT ALL.  No side effects or anything.  I could of went a 3rd time that evening but I think she was worn out haha.  I was too but I dont think an erection would have been a problem.  It definately last 24 hours not sure about the 36 hours.  I will definately take again and I am so glad my anxiety over these pills is gone.  I did feel a very slight feeling that a headache might be trying to come through the next morning but it never did once I was awake and moving around.  Thanks for everyone who shares there experience.  I was really worried about it but Cialis is definately good.

M Kat and others:  Thanks for all the information.  I will try Levitra next.  I started with Viagra, but my urologist prefers Cialis, so I switched to that.  Viagra worked faster for me, but Cialis didn't give me the stuffy nose.  Stuffy nose is really NOT an issue for me. I don't have any other side effects.  Urologist thinks Cialis keeps the nerves and penile tissue suffused with blood better than Viagra.

I've used Viagra on an empty stomach, just don't jump out of bed afterwards. 

I will try the Levitra next.  I hadn't considered it until I saw the posts.  All Day Chemist is also considerably cheaper than the other Indian pharmacy I was using, so that's a plus too.  Thank you.

I have a "useable" erection, but useable depends on who is doing the defining.  My wife really likes the pump, and I think this is creating some psychological issues for me:  performance anxiety, and a subsequent lack of focus on the matter immediately at hand (so to speak).  I have no problem maintaining a very rigid erection when it's my turn, hence I suspect the problem might be in my head.

I'd really like to get past the pump, but at 6 months post-op I'm not complaining.   Bob D is my hero.  I printed his post out in large type and put it on my office wall.

  This is just another thing you have to work at -and do the necessary research for the right solution.  Life was much simpler before PC.

 I'm going to hit my GP up for some Xanax in June to try to get past the anxiety  "What?  Me Worry?  Who cares if it's hard???"  I was going to try the Trimix, but I think that might be premature.  I might create another monster.  I'm going to have my T checked again - a high testosterone level definitely helps. 

Patience is not one of my virtues.

As far as the erections and blood falling out, yep, that's been my experience.  Until the penis and the Veinous valves recover enough to start working and holding the blood in on its own, then there's a couple things that you can do.  If you are able to get an erection suitable for sex, without a pump, then the use of a penis ring kit may be all you need.  Here's the link to a kit I recommend to guys here.  You just get the erection, then place the ring on the base of the penis and there ya go...

http://www.vitalitymedical.com/Product/Encore-Impo-Aid-Ring-Kit-OTC-44023001.html

Unless you are locked in on geting the Osbon for personal or insurance reasons, here's a link to a reasonably priced medical grade pump that is used by several of the guys here:

http://www.vitalitymedical.com/Product/Encore-Impo-Aid-Manual-Vacuum-Erection-Device-OTC-44010001.html

Works as good for me as the much more expensive Vacurect model. 

Hope this info can be useful to you. 

Although I have read many post's over the last few months I am new to this forum and I was wondering if someone could tell me,  does alldaychemist.com require a prescription for the E.D. drugs that they sell or can you simply order them without one?

  I am 8 weeks post catheter and am still stuggling with E.D.  Viagra doesn't seem to be helping alot.  I am down to 1 light Poise pad per day and am dry while sleeping and sitting.  Walking or exertion is a different story.  If I consume alcohol before bed then I have a tendency to leak.

Any help is greatly appreciated!!

Thanks,

Scott B.

PSA August 2009: 4.0

Biopsy September 2009:  1 of 18 positive.  Gleason 3+3=6  Tumour Grade: T1C

open Retropubic Radical Prostatectomy  11-5-09

Catheter out: 11-19-09

Pathology report:  Gleason upgraded to 3+4=7.  Spread to Bladder neck.

Have to give more details later as I am not at my home computer now.