The Efficacy of Tadalafil Daily vs on Demand in the Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Urology. 2018 Feb:112:6-11. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2017.08.031. Epub 2017 Sep 4.

Abstract

We present a review comparing the use of tadalafil daily vs on-demand for erectile dysfunction. We examined randomized controlled trials and observational studies that examined the use of tadalafil for at least 8 weeks of follow-up with the primary outcome of International Index for Erectile Dysfunction-Erectile Function domain. Eight studies that examined the desired dosing regimens were identified. Of these, 6 studies included the primary end point of 12 weeks. Those patients taking tadalafil daily for 12 weeks scored on average 1.82 points higher in International Index for Erectile Dysfunction-Erectile Function domain scores, although the difference may not be clinically significant (Fig. 1).

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Meta-Analysis
  • Systematic Review

MeSH terms

  • Drug Administration Schedule
  • Erectile Dysfunction / drug therapy*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Observational Studies as Topic
  • Phosphodiesterase 5 Inhibitors / administration & dosage*
  • Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
  • Tadalafil / administration & dosage*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Phosphodiesterase 5 Inhibitors
  • Tadalafil