Cialis Benefits, Dosages, & Side Effects

Cialis is used to treat male sexual function problems (impotence or erectile dysfunction-ED). Combined with sexual stimulants, Cialis works by increasing blood flow to the penis to help men get and maintain an erection.

Cialis Generika is also used to treat symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). This medication helps relieve symptoms of BPH such as difficult urine flow, weak urine flow, and frequent or sudden urge to urinate (including in the middle of the night). Cialis works by relaxing the smooth muscles in the prostate and bladder.

This drug does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases (such as HIV, hepatitis B, gonorrhea, syphilis). Practicing “safe sex” is like using a latex condom. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more detailed information.

How to Use Cialis

Read the Patient Information Brochure provided by your pharmacist before you start using Potenzmittel Cialis and each time you buy a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Take this medication by mouth, with or without food, as directed by your doctor. Don’t take Cialis more than once a day.

The dosage is based on your medical condition, response to treatment, and other medications you may be taking. Be sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).

To treat symptoms of BPH, take this medication as directed by your doctor, usually once daily. If you are also taking finasteride with this medicine to treat symptoms of BPH, talk to your doctor about how long you should continue to take this medicine.

To treat erectile dysfunction-ED, there are 2 ways that doctors do when prescribing Cialis. Your doctor will determine which is the best way for you to take Cialis. Follow your doctor’s directions exactly because your dose depends on how you take it.

The first way is to take it as needed, usually at least 30 minutes before sexual activity. Cialis effect on sexual ability can last up to 36 hours. The second way is to drink Cialis regularly, once a day everyday. If you do it this way, you can try sexual activity any time between your doses.

If you are taking Cialis to treat ED and BPH, take it as directed by your doctor, usually once daily. You can try the sexual activity at any time between your doses. If you take Cialis once daily for BPH, or for ED, or both, take it regularly so that the benefits of the drug can be fully absorbed by the body. To help you remember, take it at the same time each day.

Call your doctor if your condition does not improve or even worsens.

Side Effects

Headache, stomachache, backache, muscle aches, nasal congestion, flushing, or dizziness may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, contact your doctor or pharmacist immediately. To reduce the risk of dizziness and lightheadedness, stand up slowly when getting up from a sitting or lying position.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he judged that the benefit to you outweighs the risk of side effects. Many people who take this drug do not have serious side effects.

Sexual activity can put more strain on your heart, especially if you have heart problems. If you have heart problems and experience any of these serious side effects during sex, stop immediately and get medical help: severe dizziness, fainting, chest/jaw/left arm pain, nausea.

Rarely, there may be a sudden decrease in vision, including permanent blindness, in one or both eyes (NAION⎯loss of blood flow to the optic nerve). If these serious problems occur, stop taking Cialis and seek medical attention immediately.

You have a slightly greater chance of developing NAION if you have heart disease, diabetes, high cholesterol, certain other eye problems (“crowded disk”⎯a condition in which the optic nerve is almost as large as the back of the open eye and appears “tight” when viewed closely. ophthalmoscopy), high blood pressure, if you are over 50 years old, or if you smoke.

Rarely there may be sudden hearing loss, sometimes with ringing in the ears and dizziness. Stop taking Cialis and get medical help right away if these effects occur.

If you have a painful or prolonged erection that lasts 4 hours or more, stop using this medication and seek medical attention immediately, or permanent problems may occur.

Very serious allergic reactions to this drug are rare. However, seek medical help immediately if you experience any symptoms of an allergic reaction.

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.