Tadalafil is the generic form of the brand-name medication Cialis. This tablet is most commonly used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED), although it can also be used to treat an enlarged prostate.
Some common side effects can include lightheadedness, dizziness, headache, flushing, and nausea. The 2.5mg and 5mg dose are typically taken daily, but the 10mg and 20mg doses are taken on an as-needed basis, with or without food. This tablet can take up to 4 hours to begin working, and the effects can last anywhere between 24 to 72 hours.
Both tadalafil and sildenafil (the generic form of Viagra) are effective treatments for ED; however, some people prefer tadalafil because of its longer duration of action. Make sure to also inform your doctor and/or pharmacist of all other medications (including over-the-counter drugs and supplements) you are taking in order to prevent drug interactions.
You should also speak with your doctor about eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while taking this tablet since it is possible the fruit will interfere with the medication. Lastly, inform your doctor if you are on nitrates, as they cannot be taken together with this tablet.
This paragraph is only an overview, and it is not intended to replace medical counseling; please consult your pharmacist and/or medical provider for more comprehensive information.
OTHER USES: This section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved professional labeling for the drug but that may be prescribed by your health care professional. Use this drug for a condition that is listed in this section only if it has been so prescribed by your health care professional. This tablet is also available in another brand for high blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary hypertension).
Ronald Walsh –
Was still able to get hard but with some inconsistency. 2.5mg a day and its like I’m 18 again. Harder and bigger erections. Everyone that still has a partner that wants to have sex should try it
Damon Sermons –
After prostate removal for cancer it works wonders
Lucia Williams –
This drug works well for me. I can still become stimulated without using it but using it makes things a lot more reliable.
Jeffrey Turne –
Age upper 80s. Bathroom trips have gone from 4 or 5 to 1 or 2 per night.
Tina Garvin –
Unless you are sexually active this medication works. After 6 months there was a notable decrease in sexual activity with my spouse to the point that I discontinued the medication. Cialis strangely had a reverse effect-when I first started I wanted to have sex and now not interested in sex at all based on spousal response. Take it if you are sexually active-it worked for me.
Linda Cruz –
I’m 43 and have been taking 2.5mg Cialis for a year and a half for BPH. I don’t always take it daily, but when I miss my regular dosing, I notice that the side effect of flushing and stuffiness seem to be at its peak after restarting my dose.