DRUG USES
ED is a condition where the penis does not harden
and expand when a man is sexually excited, or when
he cannot keep an erection. A man who has trouble getting
or keeping an erection should see his doctor for help
if the condition bothers him. This medicinel may help
a man with ED get and keep an erection when he is sexually
excited.
HOW DRUG WORKS
When a man is sexually stimulated, his body‘s
normal physical response is to increase blood flow
to his penis. This results in an erection. Tadalafil
helps increase blood flow to the penis and may help
men with ED get and keep an erection satisfactory for
sexual activity. Once a man has completed sexual activity,
blood flow to his penis decreases, and his erection
goes away.
HOW TO TAKE
Take CIALIS in 10mg dose (you can split a 20mg tablet
to two 10mg pcs). For most men the recommended starting
dose is 10 mg. This medicine should NOT be taken more
than once a day. Some men can only take a low dose
or this medicine because of medical condtions or medicines
that they take.
POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
Like with VIAGRA and LEVITRA, the most common side
effects with this medicine are: headache, flushing,
stuffy or runny nose, indigestion, upset stomach, dizziness.
These side effects usually go away after a few hours.
Talk to your doctor if these side effects persist.
This medicine may uncommonly cause: an erection that
won't go away (priaprism), changes in vision such as
seeing a blue tinge to objects or having difficulty
telling the difference between the colors blue and
green. If you experience other bothersome side effects,
contact your health care provider.
PRECAUTIONS
Do not take this medicine if you:
- Take any medicines
called "nitrates." Nitrates are commonly
used to treat angina. Angina
is a symptom of heart disease and can
cause pain in your chest, jaw,
or down your arm.
- Use recreational drugs
called "poppers" like
amyl nitrate and butyl nitrate
- Take
medicines called "alpha
blockers." Alpha blockers are sometimes prescribed
for prostate problems or high blood
pressure. If CIALIS is taken with
alpha blockers, your blood pressure
could suddenly drop to an unsafe
level. You could get dizzy and faint.
- Allergic to tadalafil, or any
of its ingredients.
- You have been
told by your healthcare provider
to not have sexual activity because
of health problems. Sexual activity
can put an extra strain on your
heart, especially if your heart is
already weak from a heart attack
or heart disease.
- Do NOT change your
dose of this medicine without
talking to your doctor.
- Do NOT DRINK alcohol to excess
when taking this medicine (for
example, 5 glasses of wine or 5
shots of whiskey). When taken
in excess, alcohol can increase your chances of getting
a headache or getting
dizzy, increasing your heart
rate,
or lowering your blood pressure.
OVERDOSE
Seek medical attention immediately. For non emergencies,
contact your local or regional poison control center
at 1-800-222-1222.
DRUG INTERACTIONS
- Before taking any new medications, by prescription
or over-the-counter, including
supplements, talk to your doctor.
- Especially tell
your doctor
if you are
taking any of the following:
medicines called nitrates,
alpha blockers (Hytrin; Cardura;
Flomax; Minipress; Uroxatral),
ritonavir (Norvir) or indinavir
(Crixivan), ketoconazole or itraconazole,
erythromycin, other medicines
or treatments for ED NOTE:
YOU CANNOT USE CIALIS, LEVITRA
or VIAGRA on the same day.
MISSED DOSE
Follow dosing instructions. This medicine is used
when needed and not taken on a regular basis.
STORAGE
Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 F (15
to 30 C). Keep away from children. |
