After just a few years of its approval by the FDA comission Viagra became a myth and crashing it was quite difficult. The "blue pill" was the first drug to treat erectile dysfunction and the publicity around this subject was huge. Nevertheless in a competitive market it was only a matter of time before other treatment would appear and surpass what already existed. That was the case with Cialis a drug that gain FDA approval in 2003 for treating erectile problems and that managed to improve a lot not only the conditions under which it could be taken but also its effects. Thanks to Cialis, man suffering form diabetes were no longer condemned to a frustrated an unhappy life as now they had a solution for their erectile problem without having to worry about their glucose control. Another important thing about Cialis was the fact that it didn’t require administration on empty stomach like Viagra reducing the risk of having stomach troubles afterwards.

What really made Cialis a breakthrough on the erectile treatment market was its long lasting effect up to 36 hours after taking the pill unlike Viagra which lasted only 4 hours. That meant men were able to enjoy a full weekend of fun and pleasure without having to worry about the side effects of taking to many pills in a short period of time. Thanks to this important addition the medicine gain the nickname of the “weekend pill” and became widely acknowledged as the best option for romantic getaways.