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. Some men can only take a low dose of Cialis
because of medical conditions or medicines they take. 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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