Cialis
Generic Name: Tadalafil (ta-DAL-a-fil)
Brand Name: Cialis
How Taken
Take Cialis exactly as your doctor prescribes. Cialis comes in different doses (5 mg, 10 mg, and 20 mg). For most men, the recommended starting Cialis dose is 10 mg. Cialis should be taken no more than once a day. Some men can only take a low dose of Cialis because of medical conditions or medicines they take. Your doctor will prescribe the dose that is right for you.
Side Effects
The most common side effects with Cialis?® are headache, upset stomach, back pain, and muscle aches. These side effects usually go away after a few hours. Patients who get back pain and muscle aches usually get it 12 to 24 hours after taking Cialis?® Back pain and muscle aches usually go away by themselves within 48 hours. Call your doctor or other healthcare professional if side effects continue to bother you.
What should I avoid while taking Cialis?
Avoid drinking alcohol, which can increase some of the side effects of Cialis.
Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may interact with tadalafil. Discuss the use of grapefruit products with your doctor. Do not increase or decrease the amount of grapefruit products in your diet without first talking to your doctor.
Avoid using other medicines to treat impotence, such as alprostadil (Caverject, Muse, Edex) or yohimbine (Yocon, Yodoxin, others), without first talking to your doctor.
Drug Interactions
Tell your online doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you may use, especially any medicines called ???nitrates???. Do not take Cialis?® if you use recreational drugs called ???poppers??? (like amyl nitrate and butyl nitrate) or take medicines called alpha blockers (other than Flomax?® 0.4mg daily).
Storage
Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture. All prescription medications must be kept out of reach of children.
Dosage
Cialis for use as needed: Starting dose: 10 mg up to once daily. Increase to 20 mg or decrease to 5 mg based upon efficacy/tolerability. Improves erectile function compared to placebo up to 36 hours post dose.
Cialis for once daily use: 2.5 mg taken once daily, without regard to timing of sexual activity. May increase to 5 mg based upon efficacy and tolerability.
Cialis may be taken without regard to food (2.2).
