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Avanafil User Reviews & Ratings

Brand names: Stendra

Avanafil has an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from a total of 63 reviews on Drugs.com. 47% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 38% reported a negative experience.

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  • Saluk...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • November 10, 2014

Stendra (avanafil) for Erectile Dysfunction "Viagra works in a strong, crude way with side effects. So I switched to Cialis - fewer side effects but not the "oomph" of Viagra. Finally I was given samples of Stendra. WOW! No side effects (I take 100 mg mid range dose). Rock hard in 15 minutes, 20 max. Plus the erection "stays" when you change positions (not true of others). it does a great job of not only getting it up but keeping it up. PLUS: I can get 12 doses (six 200 mg pills, split into 100 mg) for $36!! Get the manufacturers Stendra Loyalty Card (from Abbott). $3 per dose. This totally rocks even though insurance isn't paying for it. Insurance pays for one Viagra a week. I need 4 erectile dysfunction pills/week, minimum. Give Stendra try - 50 mg might be too little. Try 100 mg."

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  • Trump
  • July 29, 2015

Stendra (avanafil) for Erectile Dysfunction "I like Stendra, no headaches like Cialis or Viagra did. I am 80 years old and have tried all methods. Injections with trimix, vacuum pump, and cock ring. I still have to use a cock ring to keep it up, but stendra works best, keeps me up with no side effects. Keep trying, never give up. I hope I have sex until they put me in the horizontal position."

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  • Digge...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • February 28, 2015

Stendra (avanafil) for Erectile Dysfunction "Love this new pill! Less side effects than Viagra and Cialis, last twice as long as Viagra and start in as little as 15 minutes. I've used Viagra as well as Cialis and Stendra is better in all aspects hands down!"

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  • krammer
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • February 20, 2015

Stendra (avanafil) for Erectile Dysfunction "I couldn't get hard enough to penetrate partner. My Dr. gave me Viagra to try. It didn't work at all gave me a severe headache , back ache and worst of all made my heart race and almost hyperventilate. Then sent me to a urologist yesterday and he believes its is mental not physical but gave me Stendra which I never heard of. Took it last night for the first time wow 15 minutes pow rock hard was able to do it without issue several hours later was able to go at it again without issue. Best part of all no side effects what so ever."

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  • CinRes
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • December 9, 2014

Stendra (avanafil) for Erectile Dysfunction "64 yrs old, difficulty sustaining an erection, have tried Viagra, Cialis, Levitra and now Stendra. Viagra gave me irregular heartbeat, Cialis gave me the worst headache and severe facial flushing but worked great, Levitra had lesser side effects but stopped working despite increasing the dosage. Have used Stendra about 4 months now, have had to increase the dose steadily, now it is effective at 250 mg and still very limited side effects, a slight headache sometimes, no body or back ache, slight facial flushing, so basically it is the best erectile dysfunction medicine I've yet tried."

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  • Bri-Bri
  • April 23, 2014

Stendra (avanafil) for Erectile Dysfunction "I have suffered from erectile dysfunction since I was 16! I snapped the blood vessels in the base of my penis. I began using Muse (suppositories you place in your urethra). Then Viagra was approved. So, I have been using Viagra for 16 years, I tried Levitra and Cialis when they were available, but they didn't work as well as Viagra. I got a prescription for Stendra last week and tried it today. I didn't get the pressure in my head like I do with Viagra, and also I didn't get the blueish tint to everything. However, it doesn't work as well as Viagra. My erections would come and go. I guess everyone is different! I was hoping it would work as well as Viagra without the side effects. I guess I will stick to my little blue pill!"

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  • Rusir
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • December 23, 2015

Stendra (avanafil) for Erectile Dysfunction "I'm 65 and in good health, average in most ways, sexual activity declining at a normal rate as I age. Nothing to worry about until the last year or so when my erections stopped coordinating with my desires. Not a total disconnect but sex became somewhat an embarrassment for me. Erections would come and then just disappear and weren't very good to begin with. I either couldn't keep an erection or I climaxed at midway(P.E.) I reluctantly brought this up to my Dr. and he says "oh yeah, everybody your age has that". He gave me a sample pack of 200mg. caps and said try one, it's the latest thing for that. So I took one. Worked in 15 min. Best erection in years, like a miracle! Seriously."

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  • njkid
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • March 25, 2017

Stendra (avanafil) for Erectile Dysfunction "This medication worked well for me! 200 mg and I was rock hard for hours wow. Viagra was weaker for me I don't know why. I got burned by a topical medicine cream [FDA is a joke and a half] anyway insurance will ONLY sadly pay for 6 pills a month] sick right? very very sick. Anyway this worked better for me than viagra. Reason being is must be genetics that .1% difference in humans does make a huge difference for medical compounds. Also Avanafil is structurally different vastly from Viagra. Nitric Oxide effect is increased therefore GMP increases thus leading to better erections. Try all PDE 5 inhibitors before you say they won't work because what may work for one may NOT work for another."

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  • Frank...
  • July 20, 2015

Stendra (avanafil) for Erectile Dysfunction "I am 72 years old. I tried Viagra, it worked but to many side effects, I tried Cialis and it really never worked for me, but it also caused severe delayed back pain which lasted a couple of days each time I used it. I have been using Stendra 100mg for a little more than a year and it works for me with out any side effects. On some days I am able to get a second erection several hours later."

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  • Skeet...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • July 17, 2016

Stendra (avanafil) for Erectile Dysfunction "Got off of Cialis because of constant heart burn and read about Stendra and it's super fast time to erections. So got a prescription and started with 200mg. First attempt was amazing and in 30 minutes I was rock hard, just the thought of being able to enter my wife and not cum immediately because I was so stressed about being hard enough to get inside. My wife reported I felt nice and hard and we had great sex. On subsequent times I would say it was 80% effective sometimes I would have no problems getting hard, other times manual stimulation was required before I could get inside. Other times I would be inside but I would go soft inside her. "

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  • Arodz
  • December 3, 2014

Stendra (avanafil) for Erectile Dysfunction "I was prescribed Stendra by my urologist. I am 66 yr now, and never had erectile dysfunction problems until now. I've been taking Stendra for the past two weeks and it has really not helped at all. All I've had is a mild headache. I am sad, because of all the pills for erectile dysfunction, I had my highest hopes on this one, but it really didn't work for me. In fact, their own literature says it works on 3 out of 4 men. I am so sad to know that I am that other one."

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  • kkidd
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • November 2, 2015

Stendra (avanafil) for Erectile Dysfunction "Tried Cialis, didn't work. Tried Viagra but the cost, too expensive, and only lasted for one "go round". Tried Stendra and it works better that Viagra!! I was able to hold an erection and go 3 rounds!!! Another positive is that it's much more affordable!!!"

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  • PCA...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • June 29, 2016

Stendra (avanafil) for Erectile Dysfunction "I had a robotic radical prostatectomy four and a half years ago. I started off with Cialis and Viagra therapy which helped me regain erections, but I had noticed some shrinkage as a result of the surgery and recovery, possibly. My ED urologist gave me some samples of Stendra when it became available, and I found that it not only works faster, as fast as 6 minutes, but it gives me an erection that is perhaps as large as when I was younger."

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  • DB Co...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • July 21, 2018

Stendra (avanafil) for Erectile Dysfunction "I have tried Viagra and Lavitra. No luck. Stendra 200mg with and with out food, with foreplay I get a very good hard erection in about 30 min. Wife and I can go for ages, take a break and go again. It seems like the next morning I am able to get that great erection again. We love it, and I have had no side effects."

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  • New...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • November 13, 2015

Stendra (avanafil) for Erectile Dysfunction "I have been using Viagra for 8 years and finally could not keep up with the cost ! Started out affordable now almost $30 per pill ! My doctor gave me a sample of Stendra and it is awesome ! No headache, immediate response (take it on empty stomach with a glass of water) and I get 3-4 erections and longer performance. My partner is loving this!"

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  • Beau...
  • May 1, 2016

Stendra (avanafil) for Erectile Dysfunction "I have tried all Four meds. Stendra, as advertised, has by far the quickest onset, usually within 20 min and full on in 30 min. Side effects are mild but it is also the weakest. For me, Viagra is the strongest with Levitra close behind. Levitra had worst side effects. Cialis is different. Very mild side effects and long lasting. So they all have their place. If I were a single guy frankly I would carry a few of each. stendra if you are in a bind with short notice. Cialis if you need to pull an all night binge. As a married guy viagra is fine and don't be silly and try to hide it from your wife. Generic Rovatio is available ( same as Viagra). Very cheap, ask your doctor."

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  • Shots...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • October 21, 2016

Stendra (avanafil) for Erectile Dysfunction "Ok average guy late 40 s. My testosterone levels had dropped to a man twice my age for no reason. Started off with 1 cc testosterone nothing. Dr prescribed viagra not much . Then switched me to the ed dex shot to penis talk about mixed results it differed every time After 2 trips to the e r for the over 4 hour errection which hurts like the devil i learned to use a filter needle at home. I thought this was my plight. I tried everything and i mean everything. This actually works ! Little to no side effects and keeps working a few day's later for me. This is my experience. If the price was cheaper would give it a 10. Since your urologist can fill generic viagra in office now so use that in a pinch."

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  • Aldo
  • April 6, 2017

Stendra (avanafil) for Erectile Dysfunction "I've tried viagra and was just ok. Dr. Office gave me sample bottle of strenda and it was amazing how I could stay hard for hours, girl friend says I'm better than men half my age, I'm 54. Matches her 37 yo drive perfect. I highly recommend it."

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  • rockhrd
  • April 4, 2017

Stendra (avanafil) for Erectile Dysfunction "This medication is amazing!!! Worked in 15 mins and my girlfriend thought I was a amazing! We went at it for 60 mins! I kid you not! Never had any issues with Stendra in the past 12 months. Viagra and Cialis gave me way too many bad side effects! Flushing, nasal congestion and back ache."

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  • AndyB...
  • October 12, 2016

Stendra (avanafil) for Erectile Dysfunction "Viagra = strongest one but terrible heartburn, watery eyes, stuffy nose and general bad feeling for about 12 hours. Cialis = you are ready for a good 6-12 hours but 12 hours later terrible back and hip pain, stuffy nose and the symptoms can last for 2 days. Stendra = not as strong but no side effects, everything feels more natural, a winner for me since I am married and use it twice a week. Other thoughts: If I was single and had a "first night date" I would use Viagra. Never fails and it's almost "automatic rock hard" as long as you get the 1-4 hour timing right. There is something about Cialis that helps you prolong things. If you need help in that department give it a try, the downside is that it feels less natural."

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  • Andy
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • April 20, 2019

Stendra (avanafil) for Erectile Dysfunction "Previously tried Viagra, Cialis, and Levitra. Levitra worked marginally...the others did nothing. Urologist said the active ingredient in Stendra has shown to be very effective compared to the three products I mentioned. Instructions for Stendra says to take it and in as little as 15 minutes you should get good results and medication can allow you to perform for up to 24 hours. I took it at 5:30 a.m. this morning. It is now 9 a.m. and nothing...no reaction whatsoever. 3.5 hours and nothing? When you consider at a regular pharmacy one tablet of Stendra costs $30 and even on a website that offers discount prescription medications it is $15 per tablet. That, for me, is a waste of money for a product that practically guarantees results, only for me to be sadly disappointed and let down again. The only good part is my Urologist received free samples and gave me three 200 mg tablets of Stendra. Had I paid for this useless product I would be even more upset."

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  • JCano
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • April 9, 2019

Stendra (avanafil) for Erectile Dysfunction "I’m in 50s and started to have difficulties staying hard. Doc prescribed and have been using the 200mg for about 2.5 years now. Average use is about once a week. Initially worked great and fast (15 minutes from taking it). Like others here, even next day it seemed to still be working. Recently, though, it’s become hit or miss. I’m not sure if something has changed with the med, my increased anxiety (mind can really affect you if you begin to lose confidence), or from prolonged use. Hoping to see if others on here have experienced anything similar."

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  • Cardi...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • July 21, 2019

Stendra (avanafil) for Erectile Dysfunction "As I read many of the comments, it is obvious some guys think you take a pill and should get an instant erection. That's not how these drugs work. You need to be in the mood AND properly stimulated."

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  • Htoad
  • June 21, 2017

Stendra (avanafil) for Erectile Dysfunction "I take 200mg about 45 min before sexual activity, this usually allows me to get hard enough to penetrate and maintain an erection until I get the job done (10-15 minutes). Once I have ejaculated I cannot get another erection. I have found that Stendra works better if you make a lot of time for foreplay to help with arousal (for both of you), usually more fun also. For me this med is not as effective as Cialis or Viagra but the side effects are MUCH more tolerable."

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  • DavidH
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • February 24, 2020

Stendra (avanafil) for Erectile Dysfunction "I'm baffled by all the negative reviews. I've tried all PDE-5 inhibitors and Stendra is by far the best: it works fast (only 15-30 minutes!), the effect lasts for 10 hours and side effects are minimal. Stendra does not improve arousal, so sexual stimulation is essential. Make sure you take it on an empty stomach and avoid any other drugs that may interact with avanafil."

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