Drug Uses
Cialis is a prescription medicine
taken by mouth for the treatment of
erectile dysfunction (ED) in men.
How Taken
Take Cialis exactly 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 cause your blood pressure
to drop suddenly to an unsafe level
if it is taken with certain other
medicines such as nitrates and alpha-blockers,
and recreational drugs that contain
nitrates called "poppers".
A sudden drop in your blood pressure
could cause you to become dizzy, faint,
or have a heart attack or stroke.
Until you are certain how you are
affected by Cialis, use caution when
driving or operating heavy machinery.
Cialis contains some lactose 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
undesirable side effects. If you are
taking medications with nitrates or
nitric oxide, have uncontrolled blood
pressure (high or low), or if you
have a history of stroke or heart
attack DO NOT take Cialis.
Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you
remember it. However, if it is almost
time for the next dose, skip the missed
dose and continue your regular dosing
schedule. Do not take a double 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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