Timing · 3 min read

How Long ED Medications Last

Onset, effective window and half-life, explained.

Written by
SynMale Editorial
Originally Published
October 2026
Last Updated
October 2026
Medical Review
Not yet independently reviewed

Sildenafil and vardenafil: about 4–6 hours. Avanafil: up to about 6 hours. Tadalafil: up to 36 hours. These are windows of responsiveness to stimulation, not continuous erections.