Comparing Muse vs Viagra
| Muse (alprostadil) | Viagra (sildenafil) |
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| Muse (alprostadil) | Viagra (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
Viagra is used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED), but will not have any effect in the absence of sexual stimulation. A headache, stomach upsets, and flushing are the main side effects. Prescribed... View more |
Related suggestions Erectile Dysfunction
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| More about Muse (alprostadil) | More about Viagra (sildenafil) | ||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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Muse has an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from a total of 54 ratings on Drugs.com. 39% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 41% reported a negative effect. |
Viagra has an average rating of 8.6 out of 10 from a total of 256 ratings on Drugs.com. 84% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 9% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||
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| Generic Availability | |||||||||
| Lower cost generic approved | |||||||||
| 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 | Other sildenafil brands include: Revatio | ||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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2 hours |
4 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA 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 44 drugs are known to interact with Muse:
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A total of 370 drugs are known to interact with Viagra:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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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 classifications | |||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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1 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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