Cialis can reduce the blood flow in particular areas of the body and it can relax the muscles. It is phosphodiesterase inhibitor which is used to treat the erectile dysfunction. Erection can be achieved and maintained with it.
Important information
Cialis should not be taken if you are taking nitrate drug for chest pain or heart problem. There is nitroglycerin, isosorbide mononitrate and isosorbide dinitrate. There can be some serious problems by taking cialis with nitrate medicine which can decrease the blood pressure. You should stop and call your doctor if you feel dizzy or nauseated during the sexual activity. This medication should be used only once a day and there should be 24 hours time between two doses. If there is painful erection or erection lasts for more than four hours then you should contact your doctor as prolonged erection can cause problems to the penis.
There can be decrease in blood flow to the optic nerve of the eye which can cause sudden vision loss but it can occur in few people and most of whom had hear disease, diabetes or high blood pressure. You should contact your doctor in you feel sudden image loss.
Before taking Cialis
If you are allergic to this drug or if you have hear disease, heart attack problems, congestive heart failure, angina, high blood pressure, kidney problem, liver disease, stomach ulcer or bleeding disorder then you should inform your doctor before taking cialis.
The pregnant should not use this medication without permission of their doctor. You should not take this medication if you are breast feeding a baby. You can use this medication only after telling your doctor.
Hoe should I take Cialis?
This medication should be taken as it is prescribed by the doctor. The larger amount of this medication should not be taken as it can cause some serious problems. You can take this medication with or without food.
You can take this medication only before sexual activity but you can also take it daily according to the instructions of doctor. This medication can help you to achieve an erection. This medication should be stored at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What happens if I miss a dose?
There is no any dosing schedule as it is used as needed. Take missed dose if you take it daily when you remember. Skip missed dose if it is almost time for the next dose. You should not take extra medicine in order to make up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
You should get emergency medical help in case you take overdose of cialis. There can be chest pain, nausea and light headed with the overdose of cialis.
What should I avoid while taking cialis?
You should avoid drinking alcohol while taking cialis. There can be interaction of grapefruit and grapefruit juices. Inform your doctor if you are taking these products. You should not increase or decrease amount of the grapefruit in your diet without telling your doctor.
Cialis side effects
There can be some serious side effects of the sudden vision loss, sudden hearing loss, hives, difficulty in breathing, chest pain, and irregular heart beat, sweating and numbness if you take cialis. There can also be some less serious side effects as well like stuffy nose, bad throat, headache, diarrhea, upset stomach, muscle pain and back pain.
What other drugs will affect Cialis?
You should tell your doctor if you are taking other medications for erectile dysfunction. You should also inform your doctor if you are taking canivaptan, diclofenac, doxazosin, rifampin, isniazid, antibiotics, anti depressants, heart or blood pressure medicines, and HIV medicines.
You can get complete information about the cialis from your pharmacist.