Cialis (tadalafi) Tablets treat erectile dysfunction, You Need to Understand It.
Cialis or tadalafil relaxes muscles of blood vessels and increases blood flow to specific parts of the body. It comes as a tablet and is available in four strengths, 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, and 20 mg. In order to treat erectile dysfunction, Cialis relaxes the blood vessels leading to the penis so that more blood can flow into it.
Take Cialis as prescribed by your doctor, usually once per day. Never take this medicine in smaller amounts or larger amounts or for a longer period than recommended. This medicine can either be taken with food or without food. Swallow the Cialis tablet as a whole, do not break, open, or split the tablet.
Precautions
Some amount of tadalafil can remain in your bloodstream for 2 days or more (longer if you have kidney or liver disease) after each dosage you take. Hence, avoid intake of nitrate during this time. Do not use Cialis if you are also using,
- A nitrate drug (for heart problems or chest pain) like isosorbide dinitrate, nitroglycerin, isosorbide mononitrate, or recreational drugs like amyl nitrate.
- Riociguat (for treating pulmonary arterial hypertension)
In order to make sure that Cialis is completely safe for you, let your doctor know if you have ever had the below-given conditions,
- Pulmonary hypertension
- A heart attack or stroke
- Liver or kidney disease
- Vision loss, or retinitis pigmentosa
- A bleeding disorder
- A stomach ulcer
- Angina
- High or low blood pressure
- Heart disease or heart rhythm problems
Some of the patients taking this medicine have experienced a sudden loss of vision. It is unsure whether it is because of Cialis or not as they were already suffering from health issues like diabetes, high cholesterol, coronary artery disease, a history of smoking, or were about 50 years old.
Side effects
Some of the common side effects of using Cialis are,
- Nausea
- Stomach upset
- Flushing
- Stuffy nose
- Muscle pain
- Headache
- Back pain
- Pain in arms or legs
Stop using this medicine and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the below-given side effects,
- An erection lasts longer than 4 hours or is painful.
- Sudden loss of vision or changes in vision.
- Symptoms of a heart attack like chest pain or pressure, nausea, pain spreading in your shoulder or jaw, and sweating.
Do get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to this medicine, like swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat, difficulty in breathing, or hives.
Pros and cons of Cialis
Pros
- Lasts longer than Sildenafil (Viagra).
- First-choice medicine to treat erectile dysfunction.
- Can be taken when needed, or on a daily basis for those who need it more regularly.
Cons
- Should not be used if you have recently taken nitrates like Imdur, Isordil, or Nitroglycerin (Nitro-BID, Nitro-Dur, Nitrostat)
- Not supposed to be used if you have had a heart failure or heart stroke in the past 6 months, or a heart attack in the past 3 months.
- People who are older than 65 experience more side effects. They should use it with proper medical care.
Cialis may interact with certain other supplements or medications. Hence, let your pharmacist or doctor know about all the medicines you are using and your health condition.
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