Stendra®Generic for Viagra®

Stendra® is the brand name of a medication called avanafil, which was approved by the FDA in the US for treatment of erectile dysfunction in 2012. However, it is still under review by Health Canada and not yet available to Canadians.

It is the newest erectile dysfunction medication on the market, and can be taken as early as 15 minutes before sexual activity. It also has a favorable side effects profile, with the most common side effects including headaches, flushing, runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, and back pain.

Stendra®, similar to other ED medications like Viagra® and Cialis®, inhibits the work of an enzyme called phosphodiesterase type 5 to improve blood flow to the penis during sexual stimulation. Stendra® has been shown to work in as little as 15 minutes. Some men may find that this helps them to have a more spontaneous sex life. Learn more about PDE5 inhibitors here.

Stendra® (avanafil) is currently under review by Health Canada. As such, it is currently not available for Canadians. To get other ED medication, consult with a medical provider through our platform to see if Viagra®, Cialis®, or another ED medication could be right for you. If prescribed, you’ll receive your medication shipment directly to your door in discreet packaging.

No. Stendra® is not available in Canada at the moment. Stendra® is available other countries such as the US. In Canada, the drug is currently under review by Health Canada. It is estimated that the drug will become available to Canadians by the end of 2024 (if approved by Health Canada).

Stendra® is currently under review by Health Canada. It is estimated that the drug will become available to Canadians by the end of 2024 (if approved by Health Canada).

Stendra® can work for up to six hours, which means that Stendra® lasts about as long as Viagra® (sildenafil) and starts working faster than Viagra®. The half-life of Stendra® is 3-5 hours, so the effects of the medication may be noticeably reduced after several hours.

Stendra® is manufactured in three dosages: 50mg, 100mg and 200mg.

Stendra® was shown in clinical studies in the US to be generally safe for most men experiencing erectile dysfunction. However, for some men with underlying medical conditions, Stendra® may pose some risks.

Common side effects of Stendra® include headaches, facial flushing, nasal congestion, sore throat, and back pain. Some less common side effects include lower and upper respiratory infections, hypertension, indigestion, nausea, constipation, skin rash, dizziness, joint pain and diarrhea. These side effects are generally not dangerous, but you should tell your doctor if they do not go away or are particularly bothersome.

There are some rare, serious side effects associated with Stendra®, including vision problems, loss of hearing and priapism (an erection lasting longer than four hours).

Stendra® and Viagra® are both effective erectile dysfunction treatments that are taken as-needed. The biggest difference between the two is how quickly the medication works: Viagra® takes 30-60 minutes to start working while Stendra® can start working in as little as 15 minutes. Viagra® has over two decades of use by real men with erectile dysfunction, while Stendra® is newer, so there is less real world evidence around the use of Stendra®. Stendra® was shown in clinical studies to have a lower rate of side effects.

Note that Stendra® is currently under review by Health Canada and not yet available to Canadians.