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Cialis
Directions For Use
Generic
Name: Tadalafil
Cialis is used to treat male sexual Function problems (erection
problems).
Cialis
causes erections only during sexual excitement. It does not work in
the absence of arousal. Keep Cialis and all medicines out of the reach
of children.
Cialis
should only be taken by the patient for whom it was prescribed. Store
Cialis at room temperature between 59° and 86°F (15° and
30°C).
Before
taking Cialis, tell your doctor about all your medical problems, including
if you: have heart problems such as angina, heart failure, irregular
heartbeats, or have had a heart attack, have low blood pressure or have
high blood pressure that is not controlled , have had a stroke , have
liver problems, have kidney problems or require dialysis, have retinitis
pigmentosa, a rare genetic (runs in families) eye disease, have stomach
ulcers, have a bleeding problem, have a deformed penis shape or Peyronie’s
disease, have had an erection that lasted more than 4 hours or have
blood cell problems such as sickle cell anemia, multiple myeloma, or
leukemia. Ask your doctor if it is safe for you to have sexual activity.
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 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.
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.
Tell your
doctor about all the medicines you take including prescription and non-prescription
medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Cialis and other medicines
may affect each other. Always check with your doctor before starting
or stopping any medicines.
Especially
tell your doctor if you take any of the following: medicines called
nitrates , medicines called alpha blockers. These include: Hytrin ®
(terazosin HCl), Flomax ® (tamsulosin HCl), Cardura® (doxazosin
mesylate), Minipress® (prazosin HCl) or Uroxatral ® (alfuzosin
HCl), ritonavir (Norvir ®) or indinavir (Crixivan®) , ketoconazole
or itraconazole (such as Nizoral ® or Sporanox®), erythromycin
and other medicines or treatments for ED.
No overdose
of Cialis has been reported. However, any medication taken in excess
can have serious consequences. If you suspect an overdose, seek medical
attention immediately.
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