How does Viagra (sildenafil) Compare to Trimix for Treatment of ED (Erectile Dysfunction) in Men.
Dr. Alex Shteynshlyuger is a board certified urologist, who specializes in all aspects of care for sexual problems in men including ED, premature ejaculation and other sexual concerns. He helps men of all ages who experience impotence to regain confidence and erections.
What is Trimix?
TriMix is a custom-prepared combination of three drugs – alprostadil, papaverine, and phentolamine. Trimix is usually administered as an injection into the penis. Trimix is used to treat erectile dysfunction for men.
What is More Effective Viagra or Trimix?
Viagra is effective for over 70% of men with erectile dysfunction, and it is easy to use.
Trimix is effective for more people, including those men for whom Viagra does not work. Overall, Trimix is effective in 85% of men.
Even though Trimix is more effective than Viagra, more men are using Viagra because it is more convenient to use.
Because Viagra is easier to use and does not require injections, usually Trimix is reserved for people for whom oral medications such as Viagra and Cialis do not work.
What is Easier and Convenient to Use: Trimix injections or Viagra?
Viagra is easier to use and more convenient. Viagra is a pill that is taken about 1 hour prior to sex. Viagra can also be used without the partner knowing about your erection problems more easily.
For many men, Viagra is decidedly easier to take by mouth than self-injecting the penis. TriMix injections are an option for men who are allergic to Viagra or cannot take Viagra or similar medications because they are on nitrates or beta blockers for heart disease.
Trimix is injected using a tiny needle and nearly painless, more like a small prick or a vaccination. While it’s a little more work than taking a pill, most men find it fairly easy to self-administer Trimix injections after a few tries.
Trimix often requires refrigeration (but non-refrigerated version is available). Because trimix requires injection in the penis it is more cumbersome as you need to have needles available. The benefit of Trimix is that it works faster than Viagra so less waiting is required for it to work.
Side Effects: Sildenafil (Viagra) vs Trimix.
Men who are obese or don’t have good manual dexterity or who have difficulty reaching the penis, may find it difficult to self inject Trimix into the penis.
Viagra is a more natural way to achieve an erection and can be used without partner knowledge, which is important to men who are not in an established relationship. Injections can also be used without partner knowing as you can self-inject 15-30 minutes prior to having sex – it is a bit more difficult to use if you’re not at your house.
Overall, more people experience side effects to Viagra such as headache, flushing, and back pain. Side effects of trimix are less common but can be more urgent and severe such as priapism and Peyronie’s disease over long term use.
What Works Faster: Viagra or Trimix?
TriMix injections are faster acting and longer lasting than oral medications like Viagra. TriMix injections are not affected by food intake and alcohol consumption. Trimix injections can work within 15 minutes.
Viagra typically takes about 1 to start working but if taken on an empty stomach may work within 30-45 minutes.
The Bottom Line: Penis Injections with Trimix or Viagra?
Trimix is a good treatment option for men for whom Viagra or other oral pills for ED do not work or do not work as well as they need to work. It is also a good option when pills such as Viagra and Levitra cause intolerable side effects.
Viagra is easier to use and effective for most men. Trimix is a very effective treatment option but a little cumbersome to use. When given a choice and when both options work equally well, most men prefer sildenafil (Viagra) to Trimix for treatment of ED.
Dr. Alex Shteynshlyuger is a board certified urologist, who specializes in all aspects of care for sexual problems in men including ED, premature ejaculation and other sexual concerns. He has successfully treated hundreds of men with sexual problems including ED and poor libido.
We see patients from all parts of New York City (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island), Long Island, Westchester and New Jersey as well as other parts in the USA, Canada, South America and the Caribbean and other international patients. We also offer emergency care for men with urological problems.
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Trimix injections vs Viagra for Treatment of ED (Erection Problems) in Men – Erectile Dysfunction (ED) Care
