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Tadalafil (Cialis)

 

Tadalafil (generic Cialis) Review

brand name: Cialis
generic name: Tadalafil

Tadalafil is used for:

Treating erectile dysfunction in men (eg, impotence) and other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Tadalafil is a phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor. It works by helping the blood flow into the penis to achieve and maintain an erection during sexual stimulation.

What are Tadalafil (Cialis) tablets?

Tadalafil (Cialis®) is used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED) in men. Tadalafil does not cure ED or increase a man's sexual desire. Tadalafil (Cialis) is only for men with ED and is not for women or children. Tadalafil should only be used under a healthcare provider's care. Generic Tadalafil (Cialis) is not yet available.

What is it used for?

• Impotence (erectile dysfunction)
  
  

What is the most important information I should know about Tadalafil (Cialis)?

Do not take Tadalafil if you are also using a nitrate drug for chest pain or heart problems. This includes nitroglycerin (Nitrostat, Nitro-Bid, Nitro-Dur, Nitrolingual, and others), isosorbide dinitrate (Dilatrate-SR, Isordil, Sorbitrate). Nitrates are also found in some recreational drugs such as amyl nitrate or nitrite ("poppers"). Taking Tadalafil with a nitrate medicine can cause a serious decrease in blood pressure, stroke, leading to fainting, or heart attack. If you become dizzy or nauseated, or have pain, numbness, or tingling in your chest, arms, neck, or jaw during sexual activity, stop and call your doctor right away. You could be having a serious side effect of Tadalafil (Cialis). Do not take Tadalafil more than once a day. Allow 24 hours to pass between doses. Contact your doctor or seek emergency medical attention if your erection is painful or lasts longer than 4 hours. A prolonged erection (priapism) can damage the penis.

A small number of patients have had a sudden loss of eyesight after taking Tadalafil (Cialis). This type of vision loss is caused by decreased blood flow to the optic nerve of the eye. It is not clear whether Tadalafil is the actual cause of such vision loss. Sudden vision loss with Tadalafil (Cialis) use has occurred most often in people with heart disease, or certain pre-existing eye problems, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, and in those who smoke or are over 50 years old.

Stop using Tadalafil (Cialis) and get emergency medical help if you have sudden vision loss.

What side effects may I notice from receiving Tadalafil?

Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
•changes in vision such as blurred vision, eyes being more sensitive to light, or trouble telling the difference between blue and green objects or objects having a blue color tinge to them
•chest pain or palpitations
•difficulty breathing, shortness of breath
•dizziness
•eyelid swelling
•prolonged erection (lasting longer than 4 hours)
•skin rash, loss of vision, itching

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
•back pain
•flushing
•headache
•indigestion
•muscle aches
•stuffy or runny nose

Side effects

Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.

• Prolonged or painful erections
  
  
• Sweating
  
  
• Increased heart rate (tachycardia)
  
  
• Awareness of your heart beat (palpitations)
  
  
• Chest pain
  
  
• Fainting (syncope)
  
  
• Low blood pressure (hypotension)
  
  
• High blood pressure (hypertension)
  
  
• Visual disturbances
  
  
• Swelling of the eyelids
  
  
• Red eye due to excess blood supply (hyperaemia)
  
  
• Eye pain
  
  
• Pain in the muscles (myalgia)
  
  
• Back pain
  
  
• Nasal congestion
  
  
• Flushing
  
  
• Dizziness
  
  
• Indigestion (dyspepsia)
  
  
• Headache
  
  

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer.

For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.