Avanafil

Alternative Names: Stendra

Avanafil (brand name Stendra) is a newer PDE-5 inhibitor approved for treating erectile dysfunction (ED). Like the others in its class, it enhances blood flow to the penis during sexual stimulation. Its main advantage is rapid onset—it can start working in as little as 15 minutes, and its effects last about 4–6 hours. Because of its faster action and fewer interactions with food and alcohol, some men find it more convenient. Side effects are generally mild and include headache, flushing, nasal congestion, and dizziness, but, like other PDE-5 inhibitors, it should not be taken with nitrates due to the risk of dangerous drops in blood pressure.

Treatment Type: Prescription Medication

Treatment Class: N/A

Treatment Modality: N/A

Avanafil

Review Summary

5.0

1 Reviews

Preferred by 1 Reviewers

Based on the review by Dr. Curbside, Avanafil (Stendra) appears to be an effective treatment for erectile dysfunction. It is a newer PDE-5 inhibitor with a rapid onset of action (as quick as 15 minutes), lasting 4-6 hours, and has fewer interactions with food and alcohol compared to older medications in its class.

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Breakdown by Category

Each categories are rated on a 1–5 scale, with 5 being the most favorable outcome and 1 being the least. These scores are averaged across all user reviews to provide a clear sense of how this treatment typically performs in each area.

Cost
3.0
1 = Very Expensive 5 = Very Affordable

3.0

Moderate Cost
Relief Speed
5.0
1 = No Relief 5 = Immediate Relief

5.0

Immediate Relief
Side Effects
4.0
1 = Intolerable Effect 5 = No Effect

4.0

Mild Effect
Treatment Line
5.0
1 = Third-line or more 5 = First-line

5.0

First-line

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Based on the review by Dr. Curbside, Avanafil (Stendra) appears to be an effective treatment for erectile dysfunction. It is a newer PDE-5 inhibitor with a rapid onset of action (as quick as 15 minutes), lasting 4-6 hours, and has fewer interactions with food and alcohol compared to older medications in its class.

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Cost
Very Expensive
$1000+
Expensive
$501 to $1000
Moderate Cost
$101 to $500
Affordable
$25 to $100
Very Affordable
$25
Relief Speed
No Relief
No noticeable improvement
Slow Relief
Several days to weeks
Moderate Relief
Within 1 - 3 days
Fast Relief
Within hours
Immediate Relief
Within minutes
Side Effect
Intolerable Side Effect
Caused treatment to stop or required hospitalization
Severe Side Effect
Difficult to tolerate, may require intervention
Moderate Side Effect
Noticeable, but manageable
Mild Side Effect
Minor, not bothersome
No Side Effect
Without any adverse effects
Treatment Line
Third-line or more
Used after second-line failed or multiple prior treatment
Second-line
Used after first-line treatment failed or was unsuitable
First-line
First treatment tried
Dr. Curbside

Dr. Curbside

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1 month ago
Avanafil (Stendra) is a newer PDE-5 inhibitor for erectile dysfunction that is known for its fast onset of action, sometimes working in as little as 15 minutes. Its effects last about 4–6 hours, and it has fewer interactions with food and alcohol than older agents. It may be prescribed for men who value rapid, on-demand use or who did not tolerate other PDE-5 inhibitors well.
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