I’ve been on and off these meds for years, and honestly, the “best” pill is mostly marketing BS-it’s about trial and error with your doc, not some magic bullet. Daily low-dose Cialis felt more seamless for spontaneity, no planning around dates, and it didn’t tank my morning wood like on-demand Viagra sometimes did. But watch the back pain; it hit me harder on daily until I switched generics.
Food-wise, Cialis is way more chill with steak and a beer-pop it 30-60 min before, and you’re good for 24-36 hours. Viagra? Nah, empty stomach or it flops. For low BP like mine, Levitra was kinder, fewer headaches.
Generics are identical to brands for me, no difference, and splitting 20mg Cialis tabs saves cash but yeah, it’s fiddly-use a pill cutter. Cost? Telehealth like Hims is a game-changer for access, skips insurance hassles, but ask your prescriber upfront about interactions with your BP meds or workouts; I wish I’d grilled mine on alcohol limits sooner.
Decision tree starter: 1) Rule out underlying issues (testosterone, heart stuff). 2) Lifestyle fit-daily if spontaneous, on-demand if rare use. 3) Side effect profile based on your health quirks. 4) Trial 3-4 low-stakes tries per med. Don’t overthink; most “failures” are just nerves.