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Tips on Purchasing ED Drugs

Prescription medication is expensive, even if you have drug coverage through your health insurance. If you have been prescribed medication for ED or erectile dysfunction, you may be looking for options to make your medication more affordable. You can save money when purchasing ED drugs, but you must exercise caution. Because ED drugs are frequently prescribed and expensive, many unscrupulous vendors seek to profit from them. When you are taking drugs that have the potential for serious side effects, such as ED drugs, you must make sure the medication you are receiving is safe.

  1. Your Doctor

    • If you are being prescribed ED drugs for the first time, find out if your doctor can provide you with samples. There is no reason to spend money on a prescription for a medication that does not work for you. However, be aware that it may take several doses to find out if a particular ED medication is the right choice for you. Also, talk with your doctor about why he chose one particular ED medication for you over another one. If there is no particular medical reason to choose one medication over another, no other prescription medications in use for example, ask your doctor which medication will be most affordable. Before you leave your doctor's office, ask what the medication looks like, and make sure you understand the dosing instructions.

    Online Purchases

    • Many consumers are turning to online pharmacies to save money on prescription drugs. Viagra, Cialis and other ED drugs are popular offerings from online pharmacies, both because of the expense and consumers who wish to keep these purchases private. Because ED drugs are offered by so many different vendors online, you need to make sure you are choosing a reputable website. Choose a company located in the United States. Look for the VIPPS (Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice Sites) seal, issued by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy. The website should require a prescription from your doctor; avoid sites that offer to provide you--for a fee, of course--a consultation with "their" doctors, so you can get a prescription or that only requires you to complete an online questionnaire. ED medications have contraindications and can have serious side effects, so you need to be evaluated in person by a doctor familiar with or who can take your medical history, one with whom you can follow up if there are any questions or problems.

    Be Price Smart

    • When you are comparing prices, be wary of any pharmacy that offers ED medications at prices that are considerably lower than their competition: they could be selling counterfeit medication. Counterfeit medications can be dangerous because they may be too strong or contain contaminants.

    Be Condition Smart

    • ED is a medical condition that can have a number of underlying causes. Avoid the temptation to self-diagnose or to try ED medications just to see if they will help. If you experience problems with ED, talk with your doctor, so he can rule out potentially serious medical conditions, such as diabetes.

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