Brief outline
Cialis branded medication has Tadalafil as its active ingredient. You can take Cialis (Tadalafil) for three reasons:
- Tadalafil under the brand-name Cialis is used in Erectile Dysfunction This is the most popular use of this drug.
- The same substance is used to combat the symptoms of benign prostatic hypertrophy (or the condition of an enlarged prostate).
- Tadalafil sold under the brand-name Adcirca or Alyq is prescribed to people of any gender to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension, heart, or vascular diseases.
5 Things You Need to Know Before Taking
- For a noticeable effect in erectile dysfunction treatment you should take the med 30-60 minutes before the planned sexual activity.
- The medication would not work without sexual stimulation or if you don’t experience sexual arousal. So you can be sure you won’t get an unwanted erection if it is not the time for it.
- Never exceed the recommended dosage – 1 pill per 24 hours. Otherwise, it increases health risks.
- There is a certain chance that you may experience side effects after taking it: most common include headaches and muscle aches, back pain, facial redness, stuffy nose, indigestion. The risk is low, but it exists.
- The average starting dose is 10 mg, however, it is prescribed depending on individual needs and reactions to the drug. For generic Cialis, it may vary.
How to Take Generic Cialis?
In addition to branded Cialis, generic drug options are available online – in various pharmaceutical forms and dosages.
Most often, Cialis for erectile dysfunction treatment is available in the form of tablets, which need to be swallowed with water. The drug can be taken regardless of the food intake.
When the exclusive patent of Eli Lilly expired in 2018, a lot of manufacturers from Europe and Asia started offering generic Cialis. The availability of multiple choices and free pricing helps to make the medication more affordable and available for online distribution with delivery, which is a great advantage. For instance, if we survey the most popular online services, on Meds in Motion the price starts at $1.07 per pill of generic Cialis, while in many land-based pharmacies the price reaches $4-5, notwithstanding the absence of the difference in the quality.
The only difference noticed by consumers is the shape and the color of the tablets. Branded Cialis tabs are yellow and oval-shaped. Generic Cialis can be yellow as well, but the tablet shape may vary depending on the manufacturer.
The treatment plan with the Generic Cialis is the same as with the branded one: 1 pill per 24 hours on ‘as necessary’ basis. The dosage is prescribed by your doctor.
Beware of low-quality
Almost any popular medications have generics, but you need to make sure you purchase them at a trusted manufacturer. Counterfeited low-quality Cialis may have additions or the main ingredient of the improper quality, which increases the risk of side effects and may even be dangerous.
You can minimize risks by purchasing Cialis at trusted online pharmacies. Search for large companies with vast experience in the pharmaceutical business. A good sign is when the pharmacy offers free online consulting, has a vast range of medications for sale, lots of positive user reviews, and the website appears on top of Google search results.
How to take Cialis to improve its action? Cialis Daily Vs Cialis as Necessary
If you are about taking Cialis to treat ED, you should be aware that there are two major options on its intake:
- On the as-needed basis
- On a regular basis
As you choose to take it when necessary, Cialis works the same as Viagra does: it improves the blood flow to the genitals area and helps to reach a firm erection. If you choose this option, you need to give the drug some time to see results.
In case you decide to take Cialis daily, the medication is present in your blood all the time, which allows enjoying spontaneous sex if you need it.
A common dosage for a single-use is 10 mg. In some cases, doctors recommend exceeding the dosage to 20 mg, while in other cases it can be as low as 5 mg to minimize the side effects.
For regular use, your doctor will most likely prescribe you a 2.5 mg dose of Cialis daily.
Warnings and Precautions
- Be careful taking Cialis, if you have allergies to other medications for pulmonary arterial hypertension.
- Avoid Tadalafil, if you already take nitrate drugs (“poppers”) prescribed in case of chest pain or heart diseases. Such a combination can be dangerous because it drastically decreases blood pressure. Remember that Tadalafil stays in the body for 48 hours, so avoid these drug combinations during this period.
- When getting the prescription for Cialis, make sure you let your doctor know about possible heart problems, increased or decreased blood pressure, liver or kidney diseases, any eye, and ear conditions or diseases, blood cell disorders, stomach ulcer, penis deformities, or long-lasting erections (longer than 4 hours). Also, mention any health problems, which can make sexual activity dangerous.
Dosages for erectile dysfunction
For a single-time use start with 10 mg. The doctor can change your dose. For the tablet to work the proper way, you need some sexual stimulation. For the daily use of Cialis, you can stick to 2.5 mg at once.
Dosages for benign prostate enlargement
Tadalafil for enlarged prostate treatment is used in the dosages of 2.5 mg and 5 mg. Most often, doctors prescribe 5 mg once a day. If you forget to take a tablet, take it as soon as you remember and then continue taking it as usual.
Overdose
In case you take too much Tadalafil accidentally, it may be followed by some unpleasant effects, like disturbed vision, indigestion, dizziness, or headache. Stop taking the tablets and contact your doctor in such a case.
Combination with other medications
Cialis can make quite dangerous combinations with nitrates or heart medications for chest pain and some drugs for pulmonary hypertension. Contact your doctor if you take any of them to eliminate risks.