What kind of medicine is Cialis?
Cialis is the trade name of a medicine whose scientific name is tadalafil. Cialis is one of a class of
medicines known as PDE-5 (Phosphodiesterase type 5) inhibitors.
The other two medicines in this class are Viagra (sildenafil) and Levitra (vardenafil )
How dose Cialis work?
Cialis and the other PDE-5 inhibitors can help men with impotence or erectile dysfunction it does this by
increasing the blood flow into the penis.
Is Cialis an aphrodisiac?
Cialis doesn't create any sense of arousal.
Is Cialis effective?
Different individuals respond in different ways to Cialis, a lot depends upon the underlying cause of the person’s
impotence, the severity of any underlying cause and the degree of his sexual stimulation at the time.
Cialis in particular has been shown to be effective at helping most men attain and sustain better erections.
How long does it take for Cialis to work?
Cialis should be taken at least 30 minutes before sexual activity. One of the major advantages with Cialis
is that it can remain effective for up to 36 hours, so you do not have to plan your sex life around a tablet.
Are there any side effects caused by taking Cialis?
All medicines can have side effects, Cialis is no exception. Fortunately, Cialis's side effects are limited to mild
headaches and occasionally facial flushing.
Less frequently, men taking Cialis have reported having suffered some back-pain:
Will Cialis affect my blood pressure?
Cialis may lower blood pressure, which is not a problem for most men. However, Cialis's effect on blood
pressure can be dangerous if you take Cialis at the same time as taking a medication that contains nitrates.
Nitrates are one of the medicines that doctors regularly prescribe for angina.
If you take Cialis at the same time as taking nitrates, the combination of the two medicines may cause your
blood pressure to fall to a very dangerously low level, which could be fatal. In addition, you must not take Cialis
if you are taking alpha blockers that are normally prescribed for prostate problems or high blood pressure.
Can I take Cialis if I have heart problems?
f you have heart problems online consultation is not for you. A visit to your doctor is essential; he can then
advise you on whether Cialis is suitable in your situation.
If you have a heart condition where sexual activity is not advised, it would not be appropriate for you to take
Cialis. Your GP would also need to advise you on whether any medicines you are taking could react with the
Are there different doses of Cialis?
Cialis is available in two dosages: 10mg and 20mg. If you do not get the results you expect, talk with your doctor.
You and your GP can determine the dose that works best for you.
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Do not take more Cialis than your doctor prescribes.
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If you think you need a larger dose of Cialis, check with your doctor.
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Cialis shouldn’t taken more than once a day.
If you are older than age 65, or have serious liver or kidney problems, your doctor may start you at the lowest
dose (10 mg) of Cialis. If you are taking protease inhibitors, such as for the treatment of HIV, your GP may
recommend a 10 mg dose and may restrict you to a maximum single dose of 10mg of Cialis in a 48 hour period. .
WARNING: If you are taking medicines that contain nitrates of any kind, at any time, must never use CIALIS.
This includes nitro-glycerine. If you take CIALIS with any nitrate medicine, your blood pressure could suddenly
drop to an unsafe or life threatening level.
