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    Yeah so I live in the United States. I made a previous thread detailing my experiences suffering from erectile dysfunction and my progress.

    I have had much success with Cialis but the cost is nothing short of outrageous. Usually I don't consider myself cheap or obsess about the price of things if I know they can improve the quality of life. But pharmacies in my area charge about $400 for 30 tablets of 5mg. I need the maximum dose of 20mg, so that's like over $50 a pop if I want to have sex. I thought their patent would be expiring soon which would pave the way for cheaper generics in the United States but it seems that the company was able to work out a deal so they hold their monopoly on it.

    I'm seriously considering ordering online generics from shady sites where they import from India? Of course I'm naturally worried about counterfeit drugs that not only wouldn't do the job but might have some toxic crap in them. Has anyone done this and can post positive reviews?
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    We do NOT condone buying drugs off the internet illegally. See a doctor.
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    • #3
      Originally posted by HansTwilight View Post
      We do NOT condone buying drugs off the internet illegally. See a doctor.
      It's not ideal. The ED pills really were a last resort, and they aren't a miracle cure, they just make it possible to get by. I am making progress though and continuing to do what I can to take care of my body and help it work better. A couple years ago I couldn't have sex even with the pills so that's progress.
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        See a doctor if you want pills, or consider trying PE.
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        • #5
          I feel your pain with the price, have had to budget them in and ration them to known days when I will be having activity as opposed to just taking them everyday. Generics are on the way, but patience will be needed until then.

          In the mean time, tell us about exercises that you that tried regarding PE to help build your EQ. Also mention your porn and masturbation habits to shed some additional light on your ED. Offer your story freely and anonymously here so that others can help you to achieve success that may or may not include the use of these pills.

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          • #6
            Originally posted by TheZZMan View Post
            I feel your pain with the price, have had to budget them in and ration them to known days when I will be having activity as opposed to just taking them everyday. Generics are on the way, but patience will be needed until then.

            In the mean time, tell us about exercises that you that tried regarding PE to help build your EQ. Also mention your porn and masturbation habits to shed some additional light on your ED. Offer your story freely and anonymously here so that others can help you to achieve success that may or may not include the use of these pills.
            I had read that the patent on Cialis was supposed to expire at the end of this year but apparently they just negotiated a new deal so they will retain exclusive rights for longer. But this patent doesn't apply in other countries which is why buying from overseas sounds really cool when people know a legitimate company to buy from and not scammers.

            As for my porn and masturbation habits, I quit porn completely. I still do masturbate because I get very tense and irritable and it hasn't helped me to try to quit that, but I keep that in moderation.

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            • #7
              Cialas lost it's patent in Canada and is now a generic. Prior to the patent expiring, I abstained from using Cialis due to the insane cost! Back about 7-years ago, when I had no prescription or diagnose for hypogonadism, I use to buy drugs from Mexico, over-the-counter, like Levitra which still cost me a fortune. I didn't realize back then generics existed.

              So here in Canada, we now have Sildenafil Citrate (Viagra) which I have been using as a generic. It costs aprox $30 for (4) 100mg pills, prior to the patent loss, Viagra costed probably about $70-85 for the same drug. So big savings there. Not sure the cost of Cialis but I will ask my doctor about it next month.

              As for the "shady" drugs from India, I beg the differ. I have used various drugs from India, brought to me by my Indian friends who reside in Canada and they always work well. I get blood tests every 3 months so I could tell. The cost savings between Canada and India is over 1000% on some medications.


              But if you are near the Mexican or Canadian border, it might be worth a drive too.
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              • #8
                First time using Viagra was last weekend. Wife said hell she would pay for them if they worked like that every time. First time going more than twice in years and can't remember last time I went 3 rounds. I have appointment with Dr, next week hopefully get scrip for my own.

                Does a prescription for one allow you to get the lesser.

                Have also quite any porn and only use visuals of some of mine and wifes past fun when materbating and down to 2 or 3 times a week there.

                Will say the licitin has increased load size a bunch,well that,lots of water and hold off some.

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                • #9
                  Anyone used online coupons? I have found a few for sildenafil and not bad price.Only for 20mg but if you can get largest order of 90 its only cpl bucks per about 8 to 10 if using 5 for 100 mg.

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by slickskin View Post
                    Yeah so I live in the United States. I made a previous thread detailing my experiences suffering from erectile dysfunction and my progress.

                    I have had much success with Cialis but the cost is nothing short of outrageous. Usually I don't consider myself cheap or obsess about the price of things if I know they can improve the quality of life. But pharmacies in my area charge about $400 for 30 tablets of 5mg. I need the maximum dose of 20mg, so that's like over $50 a pop if I want to have sex. I thought their patent would be expiring soon which would pave the way for cheaper generics in the United States but it seems that the company was able to work out a deal so they hold their monopoly on it.

                    I'm seriously considering ordering online generics from shady sites where they import from India? Of course I'm naturally worried about counterfeit drugs that not only wouldn't do the job but might have some toxic crap in them. Has anyone done this and can post positive reviews?
                    slick -

                    I can understand the temptation for ordering these online. Like you said, $50 every time you have sex... that's really pricey!

                    First - Cialis does have a savings card program. This can help you save a bit of money.

                    Second - Talk to your doctor to see if they have any samples they'll give you. Although this won't be an unlimited supply, again, it can help save you some money.

                    Third - Talk to your doctor about about other less expensive options.

                    Fourth - Have you tried using a penis pump and cock ring? This has been a long-time, safe, non-pharmaceutical, medically-approved method of helping men with ED. Check out this article --

                    For More than 20 Years Penis Pumps Have Been Medically Proven to Be Effective in Helping Men with Erectile Dysfunction

                    Lastly - Obviously, penis exercises can help you with ED. Go to the ED forum, and there are lots of guys there that can help you choose a routine.

                    Regarding ordering your meds online from overseas places - that's definitely something we could never recommend. In addition to it being illegal in the US (and, do you really want to risk that?), these overseas companies do not have the monitoring and testing of the real manufacturers. So, even if you think you're ordering Tadafil, you really have no idea what you're actually taking. This could be anything from just filler to something that could actually be really, really dangerous. Personally, I don't think it's worth playing Russian Roulette with your life, when there are other options out there.

                    Let us know what you decide.
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                    • #11
                      PE exercises definitely can help improve EQ if your ED is not too severe. Accordingly, that should be your first option to try. If that does not help, A "medical type" vacuum erection device (VED) will help generate and maintain an erection; however, the constriction causes your erection to loose sensitivity after 10 minutes and needs to be removed at the 20 minute mark. The constriction also makes it difficult to ejaculate.

                      Another option is to get a prescription for Trimix (an injectable). I can buy 1000 mg for $80. Many guys can get by with 25 mg per injection which works out to be about $2 per injection.

                      I have used an online (Indian) pharmacy over the years with generally satisfactory results. On one occasion, my credit card was compromised. I found the effectiveness to be somewhat below the brand name effectiveness. Most recently, my bank refused to accept the charge coming in from the Indian pharmacy. For those who do not suffer with severe 24/7 ED, you need to realize how desperate one gets when a guy is unable to have sex for months on end.
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                      • #12
                        That trimix sounds a little scary to me. I believe I'll stick with sildenafil and tadalafil, and alternate between the two. I get them for less than a dollar per pill online. I don't feel like I really "need" them, but I do use them for EQ and better Os.

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                        • #13
                          Maybe we should let the women chip in to defray the cost? Well it's an idea!
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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by CUSP82 View Post
                            Maybe we should let the women chip in to defray the cost? Well it's an idea!
                            My wife and I do have a joint account.... She doesn't complain at all. As a matter of fact, I think she REALLY enjoys it knowing my stamina and EQ makes her squirt regularly. She's a sensible woman, and a tightwad, but that is one expense I don't think she minds.

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                            • #15
                              My apologies if you've covered this in previous threads, but have you tried herbal alternatives- like yohimbe? Have you attempted training measures to counter your ED/EQissues?
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