Drug Uses
Cialis is a prescription drug taken by mouth for the treatment of male erecticle dysfunction (ED) in men.
How Taken
Take Cialis precisely as your doctor prescribes. Cialis comes in different doses (5 mg, 10 mg, and 20 mg). For most men, the recommended starting Cialis dose is 10 mg. Cialis should be taken no more than once a day. Your doctor will prescribe the dose that is right for you.
Warnings/Precautions
Cialis can make your blood pressure to drop down suddenly to an unsafe level if it is taken with other medicines such as nitrates and alpha-blockers and, recreational drugs that incorporate nitrates called poppers "A". sudden drop in in your blood pressure could cause you to become giddy, feeble, or have a heart attack or stroke. Until you are sure how you are affected by Tadalafil, use caution when drive or operating heavy machinery. Cialis contains some milk sugar and should not be taken by patients who are lactose intolerant. Also, during treatment you should avoid grapefruit juice. Taking Cialis with grapefruit juice can increase your chances of experiencing unwanted side effects. If you are taking medications with nitrates or azotic oxide, have uncontrolled blood pressure (high or low), or if you have got a history of stroke or heart attack DO NOT take Tadalafil.
Missed Dose
Ingest the missed dose as soon as you recall it. Yet, if it is almost time for the following dose, skip over the missed dose and go on your schedule dosing schedule. Do not take a dual dose to make up for a missed one.
Possible Side Effects
The most common side effects with Cialis are headache, indigestion, back pain, muscle aches, flushing, and stuffy or runny nose. These side effects usually go away after a few hours. Patients who get back pain and muscle aches usually get it 12 to 24 hours after taking Cialis. Back pain and muscle aches usually go away by themselves within 48 hours. Call your doctor if you get a side effect that bothers you or one that will not go away.
Storage
Store Cialis at room temperature between 59 and 86 F (15 and 30 C).
Overdose
In cases of overdose, standard supportive measures should be adopted as required. Hemodialysis contributes negligibly to Cialis elimination.
More Information
Do not change your dose of Cialis without talking to your doctor. Your doctor may lower your dose or raise your dose, depending on how your body reacts to Cialis. Do not drink alcohol to excess when taking Cialis (for example, 5 glasses of wine or 5 shots of whiskey). When taken in excess, alcohol can increase your chances of getting a headache or getting dizzy, increasing your heart rate, or lowering your blood pressure.
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