Comparing Tadalafil vs Valsartan

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Tadalafil

Valsartan

Prescription only

Tadalafil is used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED) or to reduce symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). One 'as needed' tablet lasts for 36 hours or tadalafil is available as a lower... View more

Prescription only

Valsartan is used for the treatment of heart failure or high blood pressure. The effectiveness of valsartan does not appear to be influenced by ethnicity, unlike some other medications used for high... View more

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Ratings & Reviews

Tadalafil has an average rating of 8.4 out of 10 from a total of 779 ratings on Drugs.com. 82% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 10% reported a negative effect.

Valsartan has an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from a total of 152 ratings on Drugs.com. 36% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% 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.

Headaches (14.2%)
Back pain (6.5%)
Pain (3.5%)
Flushing (2.8%)
Runny nose (2.8%)
Stuffy nose (1.8%)
Heartburn (1.7%)

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Tiredness (9.9%)
Cough (9.2%)
Dizziness (9.2%)
Fatigue (7.9%)
Hair loss (7.9%)
Headaches (7.2%)
Heart palpitations (7.2%)

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Drug Class

Angiotensin receptor blockers

Generic Availability

Lower cost generic

Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance

Quantity	8 tablet
Strength	5 mg
Per unit^*	$4.49
Cost^*	$35.93

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Quantity	50 each
Strength	160 mg
Per unit^*	$0.78
Cost^*	$39.19

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Dosage Forms

Oral tablet

Oral liquid
Oral tablet

Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.

17.5 hours

8 hours

CSA Schedule ¹ View glossary of CSA terms

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category

Category B No proven risk in humans

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Category D Positive evidence of risk

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Drug Interactions

A total of 341 drugs are known to interact with Tadalafil:

33 major drug interactions (127 brand and generic names)
208 moderate drug interactions (618 brand and generic names)
100 minor drug interactions (286 brand and generic names)

A total of 308 drugs are known to interact with Valsartan:

32 major drug interactions (165 brand and generic names)
273 moderate drug interactions (1309 brand and generic names)
3 minor drug interactions (10 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

Tadalafil can lower blood pressure, and combining it with alcohol may further increase this effect... View more

If you are taking valsartan you should avoid potassium-containing salt substitutes or... View more
Valsartan and alcohol may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

November 21, 2003

July 18, 2001

WADA Class View classifications

N/A

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