Tadalafil, otherwise known as Adcirca or Cialis is a medicine used in the treatment of Erectile Dysfunction and also in that of BPH (or enlarged prostate). Adcirca is another form of Tadalafil generally used to treat pulmonary hypertension whereas Cialis is typically used only for treatment of ED and BPH. Cialis is NOT a medicine meant to be used as any form of birth control or protection from STD’s and should not be thought of as such.
How to Use Cialis: Cialis or Tadalafil is taken orally and can be either taken once daily or as necessary, depending on the dosage. Cialis comes in tablet form and in varying dosages, usually starting at 2.5 mg for those who use it to treat ED and going up if necessary.
Cialis is not to be used with any form of alcohol or drugs and has a variety of medicine interactions that should also be avoided. If a patient has heart problems, it is generally accepted that they need to speak with a doctor first before using Cialis.
Cialis works by increasing the blood flow to the penis to help with erectile dysfunction and relaxes muscles in both the prostate and near the bladder to help with enlarged prostate.
Dosage: For Erectile Dysfunction, Cialis is generally taken Daily (2.5 mg or 5 mg), or As Needed (5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg). If used for BPH, it is only taken daily in 5 mg tablet form.
Side Effects: stomach problems, gas, muscle ache, back pain, runny nose, headache, also has been reported to cause severe hearing loss in a small number of patients. Also, as another severe side effect in a small amount of people, there are prolongated erections (> 4 hours). Typical side effects of allergies should be discussed with your doctor immediately and may include things such as large rash, hives, and swelling. If the side effects are minor, the medicine will typically only last 48 hours in your body before clearing up but may takes days to fully clear up. If problems, persist it should be taken to a doctor.
How to Buy It: It is prescribed by your doctor if he deems it helpful to the patient, in one of the many dosages and used for a specific purpose. Be sure to ask your doctor if you think that you may benefit from Cialis, as if you have ED it could definitely change your sex life.
Price: On average, Cialis 5 mg runs around $3 – $8 a pill in Australia, but prices vary based on pharmacy and location so this is different across the world. It may be covered by some insurance providers, though if it’s not it is generally inexpensive.
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