What is Cialis?

Cialis relaxes muscles and increases blood flow to particular areas of the body. It is a phosphodiesterase inhibitor

Cialis is used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence). It works by helping to increase blood flow into the penis during sexual stimulation. This helps you to achieve and maintain an erection

Cialis may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide

What Is Cialis Used For?

Cialis has been licensed to treat erectile dysfunction. Erectile dysfunction (ED), also known as impotence, can be a total inability to achieve erection, an inconsistent ability to do so, or a tendency to sustain only brief erections. Essentially, erectile dysfunction is the repeated inability to get or keep an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse

How Taken

Take Cialis exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take it in larger doses or for longer than recommended by your doctor

Taking this medication in larger doses will not make it more effective, and could cause dangerous side effects

Cialis can be taken with or without food

Don't drink alcohol

in excess (to a level of intoxication) with CIALIS, as this may increase your chances of getting dizzy or lowering your blood pressure

CIALIS does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV. The most common side effects with CIALIS were headache and upset stomach

Backache and muscle ache were also reported, sometimes with delayed onset. As with any ED tablet, in the rare event of an erection lasting more than 4 hours, seek immediate medical help to avoid long-term injury

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine

Overdose symptoms may include chest pain, nausea, irregular heartbeat, and feeling light-headed or fainting

Storage

Store Cialis at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and heat

Men taking prescription ED tablets

(including CIALIS) reported a sudden decrease or loss of vision or hearing (sometimes with ringing in the ears and dizziness)

It's not possible to determine if these events are related directly to the ED tablets or to other factors

If you have a sudden decrease or loss of vision or hearing, stop taking any ED tablet, including CIALIS and call your doctor right away

Cialis side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat

During sexual activity, if you become dizzy or nauseated, or have pain, numbness, or tingling in your chest, arms, neck, or jaw, stop and call your doctor right away

You could be having a serious side effect of Cialis