The brand name of Tadalafil is Cialis, a drug that treats erectile dysfunction. This medicine belongs to the phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE-5) class, which is considered to be the top treatment line for impotence. The drug is closely related to Viagra and Levitra. It increases the rate of blood flow down to the penis, triggering the erection occurrence. It however does not cause sexual arousal. Cialis Generic is administered in four standard doses: Tadalafil 2.5mg, Tadalafil 5mg, Tadalafil 10mg, and Tadalafil 20mg. The most common dosage is Tadalafil tablets 5mg.
An erection occurs when the penis fills with blood. The blood fill is facilitated by the dilation of the blood vessels that lead to the penis, allowing for more blood supply. Concurrently, the blood vessels that move blood away from the penis tend to contract, reducing the exit of blood. Blood inflow and reduced outflow thus lead to accumulation, causing an erection.
Sexual stimulation leads to the production of nitric oxide, which then facilitates the production of cGMP, controlling the dilation and contraction of the blood vessels in the penis. PDE5, a different substance, destroys the cGMP. When killed, the erection will end, returning the penis to its standard size. Tadalafil 5 therefore prevents PDE5 from destroying the cGMP, enabling the erection to last longer.
Tadalafil works best in the treatment of male sexual problems, mostly erectile dysfunction or in some cases, impotence. Other than the sexual stimulation, Cialis enables a man to maintain an erection for long, by facilitating the flow of blood into the penis.
The drug can also be used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia, commonly referred to as an enlarged prostate. It relieves the symptoms, such as difficulty in the flow of urine, frequent and urgent need to urinate, as well as a weak stream flow of the urine. The medicine smoothens the prostate and bladder muscles, reducing the effects.
However, a doctors' piece of advice that the drug does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases therefore men need to practice safe sex even when on the pill.
As opposed to Viagra and other ED medicines, Cialis Tadalafil can be effective for at least 36 hours. Patients will easily obtain an erection and get stimulated faster. While these effects vary depending on the patient, the average time has been 36 hours. During this period, some side effects may be observed, although the symptoms may cease after a 36-hour period. There are a number of side effects of Cialis that have been observed over time, most of which are temporary, and in most cases non-damaging. A study showed that in every 1-10 out of 100 men who take Cialis experience the following side effects:
There are however some uncommon side effects that have been note in every 1-10 out of 1000 men who use the drug. These effects include:
There are also some rare adverse effects that have been observed in 1-10 of every 10000 men. They include:
In some extreme cases, men have been known to experience some temporary eye issues while on the erectile dysfunction treatment. Blurred vision and eye pain have been known to worsen to loss of eyesight, which require urgent medical attention.
The treatment with Cialis Tadalafil is administered under two different approaches. One of them is that the drug is taken as-needed basis, while the other is on a daily basis, but in very low dosage. The take on a need basis is usually given in the Cialis tablet of 10mg, although the dosage may be lowered to the Cialis 5 mg tablet or added to 20mg depending on how it works for an individual. When on a daily basis, the most recommendable dose is the 2.5mg. The regular use of the medicine has been suggested to be the most effective since it slowly remedies the erectile dysfunction problem over time. Doctors recommend that the daily regimen should be taken at the same time every day for best results. In case the 2.5mg dosage fails to work, the doctors' piece of advice for an increase to Cialis 5 mg.
Cialis 5 does not come with any food restrictions. It can be taken with or without food. The one precaution is that men should avoid taking the drug with grapefruit juice since the mixture can increase the blood levels the drug triggers. Although this may sound like a desirable effect, doctors say it may lead to unpleasant repercussions for the patient. Since there are chances of lowered blood pressure with the intake of Tadalafil, alcohol is discouraged when taking the drug. When taken with alcohol, Cialis 5mg side effects include dizziness, heart palpitations, headaches, and lightheadedness are amplified. With alcohol consumption, patients are advised to seek medical advice on how to avoid these effects. Some of the recommended precautions involve avoiding getting up from sitting or lying positions, to reduce chances of dizziness or extreme lightheadedness.
Before taking Cialis Tadalafil, patients are advised to inform their doctors of any other medications they may be taking, whether prescription or over-the-counter drugs such as herbal medicines or essential vitamins pills. Men who take nitroglycerin for their heart are discouraged from taking Cialis or any other forms of ED drugs. The same case also applies to drugs containing nitrates since the mixture can lead to life-threatening conditions due to a deep in the blood pressure levels. When taking as needed, Cialis administering should follow a strict calendar to avoid taking in more than is required. For maximum benefit, it is advisable to take Tadalafil as recommended by the doctor, thus reducing the risk of side effects.