Cialis (tadalafil) belongs to a group of medicines called phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors. This yellow, film coated almond shaped oral tablet is responsible for relaxing the muscles in the body and increasing the rate at which blood flows to certain areas of the body. Cialis is often prescribed for men suffering from erectile dysfunction and symptoms of benign prostatic hypertrophy. There is also another brand of cialis called Adcirca which is used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension and also helps in boosting the exercise capacity in women and men. However, cialis not an aphrodisiac hence does not increase libido. Instead, it needs sexual stimulation for it to be effective.
Difference between Cialis and Viagra
Both cialis and Viagra belong to the same class of drug which is PDE5 inhibitors. Apart from this, they are very different with their primary difference being their length of duration. Viagra lasts for about four to six hours while cialis can last for up to 36 hours increasing the opportunity to choose what time to have sex.
How to buy
Having being approved by FDA in the year 2003, this drug has already gained a good reputation in the market as being a very good anti-impotency drug. You can buy the generic type of cialis with or without the prescription from the doctor. This can be through the internet at edonlinestore.net or from a common street medical store.
Workability
This drug helps in relaxing the blood vessels in the penis thus allowing the blood in the penis to flow hence causing an erection. It is important you realize that this drug only helps a man to get an erection if he is sexually stimulated and it should not be taken by men who do not have erectile dysfunction.
Prescription
There are two strengths of cialis; the 20mg and the 10mg. The 20mg dose is the recommended starting dose while the 10mg is often available for patients suffering from renal impairment. Tadalafil should be taken prior to any sexual activity with or without food or alcohol. The recommended maximum dose is a tablet per day and it should only be taken as per the doctor’s prescription who might also prescribe any other medication to take together with the tablet.
Side effects
All PDE5 have similar side effects.
- Tadalafil can reduce the amount of blood flowing to the optic nerve of the eye thus causing a sudden loss in vision.
- There have been rare cases of prolonged erection of more than 4 hours painful erections of more than 6 hours also called priapism. If priapism is not treated in time, it can lead to an irreversible damage of the erectile tissue.
- Tadalafil is also known to have a sudden effect on the hearing ability of the patient. If the patient experiences this, they need to stop taking the PDE5 inhibitors and seek medical attention immediately.
- The other side effects include dizziness or nauseated during sexual activity, pain and numbness in the chest, arms, jaw or the neck.
Precautions
Before taking cialis, ensure you explain to your doctor whether you have any allergies since this product may be having certain inactive compounds which when taken into the body might cause allergic reactions or even other health issues. Also ensure you notified your doctor if you have any heart problems, stroke in the past 6 months, liver diseases, kidney diseases or low blood pressure, dehydration or any conditions that may increase the risk of taking the drug.
Always remember it is not a guarantee that this drug will work for you since its workability is rated around 81%. Always consult your doctor if the drug fails to work for you since they can always recommend other effective treatment option to suit your case.
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