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To evaluate patient preferences for sildenafil citrate or tadalafil (PDE-5 inhibitors available for the treatment of erectile dysfunction [ED]) and assess potential reasons for these preferences.

This open-label study was conducted on Korean men taking sildenafil, at least 6 weeks prior to study entry, for ED. Following screening, patients continued sildenafil treatment for 4 weeks, then after a 1-week washout period, switched to tadalafil for 8 weeks. Patients then continued with their treatment of choice during an extension phase. Psychosocial factors (time concern, spontaneity, sexual self-confidence) were evaluated using Psychological and Interpersonal Relationship Scales (PAIRS), while timing of dose to sexual attempt patterns were assessed from patient diaries.

The present study enrolled 160 Korean men (mean age 55 years) with prior median sildenafil use of 585 days. During the extension phase, 73.7% of patients elected to take tadalafil, whereas 26.3% chose sildenafil (P < 0.001). After switching from sildenafil to tadalafil, mean PAIRS time concern scores decreased from 2.54 to 2.42 (P = 0.002), with no statistically significant differences observed between the sildenafil and tadalafil assessment phases in sexual spontaneity and self-confidence scores. Sexual attempts made > 4 h to =/< 36 h post-dose occurred in 4.5% of patients during the sildenafil assessment phase compared with 17.5% during the tadalafil assessment phase.

After experiencing both sildenafil and tadalafil, the majority of patients exhibited a preference for tadalafil. This preference might be influenced by psychosocial factors, such as decreased time concerns, and a broader window of opportunity available for sexual activity.

Written by
Ahn TY, Lee SW, Kim SW, Yang DY, Park NC, Min KS, Park K, Paick JS, Dyachkova Y, Dwight T, Lee MS.

Reference
Asian J Androl. 2007 Nov;9(6):760-70

PubMed Abstract
PMID:17968461

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