Cialis is a drug that is used for erectile dysfunction. The generic name for Cialis is Tadalafil, and the way it works is by relaxing the muscles that are in your blood vessels and also increases blood flow to your penis. Besides treating erectile dysfunctions, Cialis can also be used to treat symptoms of benign prostatic hypertrophy – which is an enlarged prostate. Another brand that is similar to Cialis is Adcirca. It is recommended that if you are already taking Adcirca to not start taking Cialis as well. As with many medications, you should talk to your doctor before taking Cialis as it can cause side affects. As with many other erectile dysfunction medications you should not take Cialis if you are already taking a nitrate drug whether it is for chest pain or heart problems. This would include nitroglycerin, isosorbide dinitrate, isosorbide mononitrate and also any other kind of recreational drugs.
While seeing if you should take Cialis, it is advised to make sure that you do not have a heart disease, heart rhythm problems, coronary artery problems, if you are not supposed to be having sexual intercourse, a recent heart attack, a recent history of a stroke, chest pain, high or low blood pressure, liver or kidney disease, a blood cell disorder, a bleeding disorder, a stomach ulcer, retinitis pigmentosa, or any physical deformity of the penis. Similar to Viagra, Cialis can cause loss of vision in the eye, which would be a reason to call your doctor right away. However, the people that suffered from this vision loss usually had a pre-existing condition with their eyes.
In order to take Cialis, it is recommended to take only one pill a day. The prescription will give you a certain dosage to take it as. Also, the pill does not have to be taken with food, but you will have to swallow it whole. As with many other erectile dysfunction medicine, you should take this pill right before sexual intercourse. It is also similar to Viagra where it will help you achieve an erection once you are sexually stimulated. Unlike other medications, it will not instantly cause an erection. If you are having sexual intercourse and have tingling-pain-or numbness in your chest arms, neck, or jaw, have nausea or dizziness- then you need to call your doctor. This should be stored in a dry place at room temperature.
It is possible to overdose on Cialis, in which case you would need to call an emergency number. Common side effects of Cialis include: headache, diarrhea, sinus pain, sore throat, or muscle pain. You should call your doctor if the erection becomes painful or persistent for more than 4 hours, as stated above if you have any vision problems, or if you have any heart attack symptoms. Also call your doctor if you have hearing problems such as ringing in your ears or hearing loss, irregular heartbeat, lightheadedness, seizure, shortness of breath, swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet. The typical dosage is around 5 mg, and the effect of the drug after 26 weeks is currently unknown. It is similar to birth control pills in that it is recommended to be taken around the same time of the day.