Urologist Survey On Erectile Dysfunction

AccessRx.com Conducts Urologist Survey Regarding Erectile Dysfunction & Treatments

Results Include Feedback on Viagra, Cialis, Levitra

AccessRx.com has released the results of a urologist survey related to erectile dysfunction and the FDA-approved prescription medications that treat it – Viagra, Cialis and Levitra.

The urologist survey reveals information regarding: which ED medications are prescribed most often and why, their side effects, their effectiveness, as well as other treatments currently used.
Abstract results

• Viagra is prescribed most often.
• Levitra has the lowest amount of side effects.
• Viagra and Cialis tied for effectiveness, according to patient feedback.
• Cialis is experiencing increased sales due, primarily, to the fact it lasts longer.
• More than two-thirds of urologists also recommend the following ED treatments: self-injection, penile implants, vacuum devices and urethral suppositories.

AccessRx.com mailed/emailed a survey to 120 urologists who designated their specialty as “erectile dysfunction” on the American Urology Association website . Results from the 17 responses received appear below.

1. Which ED drug do you prescribe most often? (16 responses)

50%     Viagra
37.50%     Cialis
12.50%     Levitra

2. Which ED drug do you believe causes the lowest occurrence of side effects per 100 consumers who take the medication? (17 responses)

23.53%     Viagra
35.30%     Cialis
41.17%     Levitra

4. Since 2003 when Cialis became available, it has taken market share from Viagra. Which of the following factors do you feel have contributed to Cialis gaining increased market share? Urologists were told they may check more than one box. (17 respondents)

82.35% Active Ingredients Last Longer
58.82% Effective Marketing
5.88% Generally More Effective Than Viagra
Other: Less pressure for time, more natural sex; online drug program (marketing/advertising)

5. What other treatments/procedures do you currently recommend for Erectile Dysfunction? Urologists were told they may select more than one answer. (17 respondents)

100.00% Self-Injection
88.23% Penile Implants
82.35% Vacuum Devices
70.59% Urethral Suppositories
58.82% Sex Therapy
35.29% Naturopathy/Supplements/Herbal Medicines
29.41% Revascularization
23.53% Other Surgeries
Other: Penile Lengthening (Peyronies)

6. What factors about the drug you marked in Question No. 1 cause you to prescribe it most often? Urologists were told they may select more than one answer. (17 respondents)

8 Effectiveness of Product – (4 Viagra, 2 Cialis, 2 Levitra)
4 Patients Ask for It Most Often – (