Comparing Muse vs Sildenafil
| Muse (alprostadil) | Sildenafil |
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| Muse (alprostadil) | Sildenafil |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Erectile Dysfunction. Muse may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Sildenafil is used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED) and to reduce blood pressure in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). It is taken when needed for ED and daily for PAH. A headache, stomach... View more |
Related suggestions Erectile Dysfunction
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| More about Muse (alprostadil) | More about Sildenafil | ||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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Muse has an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from a total of 54 ratings on Drugs.com. 37% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 43% reported a negative effect. |
Sildenafil has an average rating of 8.3 out of 10 from a total of 499 ratings on Drugs.com. 79% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 12% reported a negative effect. |
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| Lower cost generic approved |
Lower cost generic |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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| Other alprostadil brands include: Caverject, Caverject Impulse, Edex, Edex Refill, Prostin VR Pediatric | Revatio, Viagra | ||||||||
| Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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2 hours |
4 hours |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
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Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 43 drugs are known to interact with Muse:
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A total of 361 drugs are known to interact with Sildenafil:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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November 19, 1996 |
March 27, 1998 |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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