What is Cialis?
Cialis (tadalafil) is an anti-impotence medicine specially designed to provide for the longest period of sexual ability – up to 36 hours. It is taken by men with even most severe cases of impotence and is efficient in most cases. Cialis is supposed to be taken when needed, although there’s a special form of this medicine available for daily use. If you are taking Cialis regularly, it’s important to avoid missing your doses. If you are taking this medicine as needed (which is more likely), make sure you use it not more often than every 24 hours to avoid taking too much. Cialis is currently one of three most popular and FDA-approved remedies for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. Its effects are based on dilating the blood vessels in the penis allowing for better blood inflow to the tissues. At the same time Cialis, being a PDE5 inhibitor, prevents a specific enzyme – PDE5 from making the blood leave the penis too soon. As a result the patient taking Cialis is able to achieve a hard erection at any moment within the period of efficiently. However, Cialis is a lot more efficient at the beginning of this period – so it’s best to attempt having sex soon after you have taken the dose recommended.
Things to consider before taking Cialis
Cialis is efficient for 8 men out of 10 no matter how severe their impotence is. However, some people can have certain contraindications for taking this medicine – and they all need to be taken into consideration to make sure the treatment is both safe and efficient. If you think you may get some health consequences because of risk factors you already have – talk to a qualified health care professional about it to see if taking Cialis is going to be safe for you. Make sure you tell your health care provider if you have or used to have any of the following medical conditions: coronary artery disease, active stomach ulcers, blood system cancers, eye problems, liver disease, recent stroke, penis angulation, kidney disease, bleeding disorders, Peyronie's disease, history of painful or prolonged erection, sickle cell anemia, and fibrosis/scarring. Any of the medical conditions mentioned are important to mention, as they may affect the dose of Cialis you are prescribed. You are not supposed to change the dose on your own, as your side effects may intensify as a result and you will not benefit from your treatment as much.
Cialis interactions
This medicine can interact with quite a few other drugs you may be taking at the moment. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any prescription or over-the-counter medications that may potentially interfere with Cialis. The following ones are especially important to mention: antifungal medication, isoniazid, seizure medication, antidepressant, telithromycin, doxazosin, conivaptan, erythromycin, heart or blood pressure medications, clarithromycin, rifampin, HIV/AIDS medicine, dalfopristin, diclofenac, and imatinib. Grapefruit juice has also been reported to make Cialis less efficient. If you want to achieve best results, make sure you always take this medicine as prescribed and do not combine it with any other products before discussing it with your doctor.
Cialis side effects
The following serious side effects are supposed to be reported to your health care provider as soon as possible: general ill feeling, seizure, sudden vision loss, shortness of breath, chest pain, sudden hearing loss, vision changes, irregular heartbeat, swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet, priapism, sweating, light-headedness, and fainting. However, the serious side effects mentioned are unlikely. Mild side effects are a lot more common and can include nasal stuffiness, muscle pain, stomach upset, flushing, back pain, headache, vision changes, pain in arms or legs, and dizziness. The mild side effects mentioned are usually short-lived and go away on their own. However, you will need to report them as well if they become bothersome.