Cialis is an erectile dysfunction or impotence drug which also doubles as a medication for enlarged prostate and pulmonary arterial hypertension. Cialis works by relaxing body muscles thereby increasing blood flow to specific areas of the body thus resulting in an improved exercise capacity in both men and women. For this wonder drug to work efficiently and effectively, proper dosage must be adhered to as per the doctor’s instruction.
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Cialis Dosage
Cialis recommended starting dose in most patients is 10 mg that should be taken before anticipated sexual intercourse or activity. However, this can be adjusted either upward or downwards by a qualified health physician. In most cases the dosage may be decreased to 5 mg or increased to 20 mg. This is based on an individual’s tolerability and efficacy and tolerability. The recommended dosing frequency is only once per day, and this should be strictly be adhered to. The dosage can be taken before or after meals, but this isn’t a significant factor at all.
Cialis dosage do’s and don’ts
Never split the tablet before ingesting it as this completely destroys its chemical formula and can make it ineffective. Strictly follow your doctor’s dosage recommendations.
Stick to the physician’s instruction on dosage and don’t take more than the recommended dosage. This won’t heighten your sexual performance but instead can cause irreversible damage including fatality.Avoid nitrate medication if using Cialis. Typical nitrate medication includes nitroglycerin that includes Nitrostat, Nitrolingual, Nitro-Dur, Transderm-Nitro, and others. Another class of nitrate includes isosorbide dinitrate such as Dilatrate, Isochron, Isordil. The last type of nitrate to avoid is the isosorbide mononitrate that has Imdur, Monoket and ISMO.
Also, avoid Cialis if under recreational drugs such as poppers and amyl nitrate.
Those taking nitrate medicines for heart problems or chest pain should also avoid Cialis as it can cause a severe and sudden decrease in blood pressure.
Don’t take Cialis if you have a pre-existing eye condition or problem. Cialis is known to decrease the flow of blood to the optic nerve of the eye, and this can easily lead to sudden vision loss. There is scientific proof supporting this and besides it has occurred to some people especially those with heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol levels, those who smoke and lastly the ones who have hit 50 years old.
Please seek urgent medical attention if you become nauseated or dizzy during sexual activity. Also, stop the sexual activity and call your doctor right away if you experience numbness, pain or tingling in your arms, chest, jaw or neck. These can happen even if you obey dosage instructions as they are the well known serious side effect of Cialis.
Lastly, seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor if your erection lasts more than four hours and is painful. Remember, a prolonged erection or priapism can severely damage your penis.
I am self employed. General Practitioner in Melbourne, VIC. My special interest: male reproductive system.