ED Medication
ED Medication in Metairie and New Orleans
Feeling frustrated or defeated by ED? You’re not alone, and it’s treatable. Sildenafil and tadalafil, prescribed only after an in-person evaluation with a licensed provider at our Metairie clinic. Your ED consultation is free.*
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ED looks different for every man. Your plan should too. Aspire builds a plan for your unique ED, with results at your first visit, guaranteed, or it doesn’t cost a dime. That’s what you won’t get with generic pills bought online or sold at other clinics.
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How ED medication works
ED pills are very effective for many men. The most widely used ED medicines are a group called PDE5 inhibitors. When you are aroused, your body releases signals that relax the blood vessels in the penis so blood can flow in. PDE5 inhibitors help keep that process going. They don’t create desire and they don’t cause an erection on their own; they make it easier for your body to respond.
For many men, an oral medicine is the simplest place to start. It is one part of the ED treatment we offer at Aspire, alongside ED injections and Soundwave Therapy, and your provider will explain how it compares with the others for you.
Sildenafil
The same active ingredient as Viagra. Usually taken as needed, about an hour before sex, and works for several hours. A heavy, fatty meal can slow it down.
Tadalafil
The same active ingredient as Cialis. Lasts much longer, up to about a day and a half, so timing matters less. It can also be prescribed as a low daily dose.
Your provider sets the medicine, dose, and timing for you. Never take more than prescribed, and don’t combine ED medicines unless your provider has told you to.
Tips: getting the most from ED pills
Getting the most from ED pills
A lot of men decide ED pills “don’t work” after one or two tries, when the real problem is how they were taken. A few practical points your provider will go over:
- Give it time to start working. Sildenafil works best on an empty stomach or after a light meal.
- You still need arousal and stimulation. The pill helps your body respond; it doesn’t do it for you.
- Try it on more than one occasion before judging it. Nerves the first time are common.
- Go easy on alcohol, which on its own can make it harder to get an erection.
- If it still isn’t working, tell us. A different dose, a different medicine, or a different treatment may suit you better.
Why we see you in person first
ED pills are simple to take, but they aren’t right for everyone. ED can also be an early sign of a problem with blood vessels, blood pressure, cholesterol, or blood sugar, and it is worth knowing that before you start treating the symptom.
At your consultation, a licensed provider goes over your symptoms, your health history, and every medicine and supplement you take, checks your blood pressure, and asks about your heart health. If anything needs a closer look, we will tell you and, where needed, point you to your primary care doctor or a specialist.
Want to know if medication is right for you? Your first visit is free and private. Tell us what’s going on.
Who ED medication suits
Oral medication is often a good first step for men with mild to moderate ED, including ED linked to blood flow, diabetes, or stress, provided their heart health allows it. It suits men who are happy to take a tablet and plan around its timing. Men who can’t take PDE5 inhibitors, or who find they don’t work well enough, usually have other options such as ED injections or Soundwave Therapy.
Don’t take ED pills if:
- You take any nitrate medicine for chest pain, such as nitroglycerin tablets, spray, or patches, or isosorbide. Combined with ED pills, nitrates can cause a sudden, dangerous drop in blood pressure.
- You use recreational “poppers” (amyl or butyl nitrite), which carry the same risk.
- You take riociguat for pulmonary hypertension.
- A doctor has told you that sexual activity isn’t safe for your heart, or you have had a recent heart attack or stroke.
Tell your provider if you have or take:
- Alpha-blockers for blood pressure or an enlarged prostate, such as tamsulosin or doxazosin
- Low blood pressure, heart rhythm problems, or heart failure
- Serious kidney or liver disease
- Certain antibiotics, antifungals, and HIV medicines that change how ED pills are broken down
Get urgent medical help for an erection that lasts more than four hours, sudden loss of vision, or hearing, or chest pain during sex. If you are ever given nitroglycerin in an emergency, tell the medical team when you last took an ED pill.
What to expect
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A free, private consultation
Book online or call. You meet a licensed provider one-to-one at our Metairie clinic, and there is no obligation to start treatment.
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Evaluation and safety check
We review your symptoms, health history, and medicines, check your blood pressure and talk about your heart health.
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Your prescription and instructions
If medication suits you, your provider explains which medicine, how and when to take it, what side effects to watch for and what it costs.
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Follow-up
We check in on how it is working. Adjusting the dose, the timing, or the medicine is common, and combining approaches is an option if needed.
Your ED consultation is free. The cost of medication depends on the medicine and the dose, and we tell you before anything is prescribed. Financing options are available, subject to approval. No insurance needed for the best pricing.
Your physician
Nauman Rashid, MD
Medical Director and board-certified emergency medicine physician. He makes sure every service at Aspire is delivered safely and in line with current medical standards.
Questions about ED medication
Do I need to see a doctor to get ED medication at Aspire?
Yes. We only prescribe after an in-person evaluation with a licensed provider at our Metairie clinic. A free phone consultation can answer your questions first, but it doesn’t replace that evaluation. That visit is where we check your heart health, blood pressure, and current medicines so we know a prescription is safe for you.
Which is better, sildenafil or tadalafil?
Neither is better for everyone. Sildenafil is shorter acting and taken before sex. Tadalafil lasts longer and can be taken daily. Your provider will talk through which fits your routine and your health, and can switch you if the first choice doesn’t suit you.
Will ED pills give me an erection automatically?
No. They make it easier for blood to flow into the penis, but you still need to be aroused. If you have taken them and nothing happens, bring that up at your follow-up. The dose, timing, or medicine may need changing.
What are the common side effects?
Headache, flushing, a stuffy nose, indigestion and, with tadalafil, back or muscle aches are the most common. They are usually mild and short-lived. An erection lasting more than four hours, or any sudden change in vision or hearing, needs urgent medical care.
What if pills don’t work for me?
ED pills work very well for many men, but not for everyone. You still have options. ED injections work directly on the blood vessels in the penis, and Soundwave Therapy is another approach some men consider. Your provider will explain what makes sense for you. Read when Viagra and Cialis stop working, or see Viagra, Cialis, TriMix, and BiMix explained.
How much does ED medication cost?
Your ED consultation is free. The cost of medication depends on the medicine and dose, and we explain it before you fill anything. Financing options are available, subject to approval. No insurance needed for the best pricing.
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Talk to a licensed provider about ED medication
Tell us what’s going on. Your consultation is free and confidential, at 3445 N Causeway Blvd Ste 900, Metairie, LA 70002.
* Important safety information: ED medications such as sildenafil and tadalafil must not be taken with nitrates or riociguat, and need care with alpha-blockers. Common side effects include headache, flushing, nasal congestion, indigestion, and back pain. An erection lasting more than 4 hours is a medical emergency. Not for men who have been advised to avoid sexual activity for heart reasons. Your provider reviews your health history and current medications before prescribing.