Answering your questions: 8 Important Facts About Cialis
How Cialis and PDE5 inhibitors work
How to take Cialis and Side effects
How much does Cialis cost?
Cialis vs. Viagra
Other options
Interactions with alcohol
Important precautions when taking Cialis
Do you know what medication is often used to combat ED (Erectile Dysfunction)? Yes, it is usualy Cialis, which is FDA (Food and Drug Administration) approved. Also it is used to prevent prostatic hyperplasia.
How Cialis and PDE5 inhibitors work
Cialis is a FDA-approved treatment for the following male issues:
- Erectile dysfunction (ED
- Any symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), problems with urination
- When it all comes together
It is a pill, which is taken orally according to daily dosage, it might be low dose, or a higher one on-demand. The brand name of Cialis is Tadalafil, which is considered as a class of PDE5 inhibitors (phosphodiesterase-5). By the way, Cialis is presented on the market since November 2003.
Cialis, or Tadalafil, might help with ED by increasing blood flow to the penis. We can explain how it works: first of all, it blocks PDE5 and relaxes blood vessels. More than that, it soothes muscle in the prostate. But keep in mind that Cialis does not protect from sexually transmitted infections.
All generics are more or less as effective as Cialis, the only difference is the price and studying’s, which sometimes show that the original pill is more effective.
How to take Cialis and what are side effects?
Cialis is produced in a pill and comes in different dosage, so you can choose to take small daily doses, or bigger one right before your sexual activity.
There are few factors that will help your doctor find the best dosage for your specific case. Here they are:
- The severity of your symptoms
- Allergy or other medical issues you might have
- The age
- How often you are planning to take Cialis.
You always start with a minimal dose, to see how your body reacts. Then your medical assistant will increase the dosage little by little, to achieve the right amount for you, which provides the best desired effect. Remember, that all liver and kidney issues will not allow you to take bigger dose.
Side effects
It is known that administration of Cialis sometimes causes some serious or light side effects. We have prepared this list for you to know:
- Pain in the back
- Heartburn
- Headache
- Stuffing nose
- Pain in your legs, or arms
How much does Cialis cost?
The cost of this medication may vary. Actually it depends on where you live, on the pharmacy you are buying pills, and on the plan of your health insurance.
Only after approving the coverage of medication by your insurance company, you will get authorization to buy Cialis or viagra. If not sure whether your insurance plan covers your costs, contact your health insurance provider.
Cialis vs. Viagra
To understand the difference between these two medications it is important to know their ingredients. So the main ingredient of Viagra is Sildenafil, when the active ingredient of Cialis is well-known Tadalafil.
Both of this medications are in the group which is called PDE5 inhibitors.
Other options
Of course there are other medications to treat ED and BPH. This table presents alternatives to Cialis.
| Benign prostatic hyperplasia alternatives | Erectile dysfunction alternatives |
| Levitra | Finasteride |
| Viagra | Viagra |
| Stendra | Finasteride and Vardenafil |
| Levitra |
Interactions with alcohol
Unfortunately, Cialis and alcohol both have impact on blood pressure, decreasing it. That is why it is not recommended to drink alcohol while taking this pills, it will for sure prevent from side effects, such as low blood pressure.
Drinking alcohol together with Cialis might cause this kind of side effects:
- Strong headache
- Dizziness
- High heart rate
Important precautions when taking Cialis
There are few precautions you should keep in mind while administrating Cialis. Discuss in detail with your doctor all the health issues you are facing now, to avoid this situations:
- Allergic reactions
- Erections that lasted for more than 4 hours
- Peyronie’s disease (curved penis)
- Kidney problems
- Loss of vision
- Bleedings
- Liver problems
- High blood pressure.
In conclusion
However, we are making a huge effort to provide you with fact-checked information, easy to read and comprehend, and always actual, you should always consult with your health professional before taking any drugs. Information in this text is not designed to cover all directions and warnings.
