Cialis

What is Cialis?

Cialis is a drug which is meant to treat sexual disability in men, i.e. erectile dysfunction. Cialis relaxes muscles and ensures an increased flow of blood to certain areas of the body.

What is the most important information I should know about Cialis?

Never use Cialis if you are taking any medication for heart problems or chest pain, for example, isosorbide mononitrate (Monoket, Imdur, ISMO), nitroglycerin (Nitro-Bid, Nitrostat, Nitro-Dur, Nitrolingual, etc) or dinitrate (Isordil, Dilatrate-SR, Sorbitrate). Keep in mind that recreational drugs (e.g. nitrite or amyl nitrate) contain nitrates too. If you combine Cialis with one of these medications, it may result in heart attack, decreased blood pressure, stroke and fainting.

See your doctor immediately in case you detected tingling in your neck, jaw, chest and arms during sexual activity; if you have nausea or feel dizzy or if you suffer from pain or numbness while having sex. In case the erection provokes painful feeling and is too long (more than 4 hours), seek emergency medical help, otherwise it may end by priapism and penis deformation.

Cialis may provoke sudden loss of vision, as it decreases blood flow to the optic nerve. The risk group includes people with high blood pressure, heart disease, high cholesterol level, diabetes, and those who had certain problems with eyes, as well as patients older than 50 years and smokers.

Before you start Cialis treatment, see your doctor in case you are allergic to any drug or have such conditions as heart disease, heart rhythm problems, congestive heart failure, too high or too low blood pressure, kidney disease, liver disease, a bleeding disorder (hemophilia), coronary artery disease, a blood cell disorder (for example, multiple myeloma, sickle cell anemia or leukemia), retinitis pigmentosa, Peyronie's disease, a stomach ulcer, a history of heart attack or stroke, or if you were recommended not to have sex.

FDA pregnancy category B. Cialis is unlikely to have a negative impact on an unborn baby. Talk to your health care provider before starting treatment with Cialis in case you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Do not take Cialis when you are breastfeeding, as it is unknown if it passes into breast milk.

How should I take Cialis?

Cialis should be taken 30 minutes before sexual activity. Its effect can last up to 36 hours and requires certain sexual stimulation to be provided. You shouldn't use Cialis more than one time per day.

Store Cialis away from heat and moisture, keep it at room temperature.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Cialis is taken only when you need it, so you are unlikely to miss a dose.

What happens if I overdose?

If you detected such overdose symptoms as chest pain, irregular heartbeat, nausea or feeling lightheaded, you should seek quick medical help.