Cialis (Tadalafil)
Cialis or generic is a medication primarily used to treat erectile dysfunction and benign prostatic hyperplasia. Its main active ingredient, Tadalafil, belongs to the class of drugs known as PDE5 inhibitors. Tadalafil is a potent vasoactive agent that works by restoring blood flow to the penile area, resulting in strong and sustainable erections.
How to Differ Generics from Brands?
Brands are original. The manufacturing company developed the successful formula and tested its efficacy. Afterward, it launched the product and received a patent that did not let other pharmacies copy the formula. When the patent expired, generic appeared. Generics are cheaper. Companies name them differently and usually add the word “generic” to the name or mention it in the description.
In other words, brands and generics are drugs that produce the same effect but have different names. Sometimes, manufacturing companies change shape, color, flavor, or some excipients. That is why it is important to read the list of ingredients before buying the product. Sometimes, patients are tolerant to Tadalafil but have an allergy to flavors or the components of a tablet core.
Preventive Measures
It is a good idea to take a trial pill to check if you are tolerant to Tadalafil which is the main component of the drug. If everything is good, a doctor should prescribe the dose. People with cardiovascular, digestive, kidney, liver, and penis conditions should be careful. Professionals recommend starting with low doses to see the reaction of the organism to the drug. Moreover, someone should monitor a person’s health condition to provide first aid if necessary. Experts strongly recommend following the prescribed dose and not double it. Overdose is dangerous and can result in lethal outcomes.
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Doses and Intake
As a rule, a standard dose varies between 2.5 mg to 60 mg, depending on the product. There are many generic variants of Cialis, so one should pay attention to safe dosing. For example, Cialis Daily is released in two low doses (2.5 mg and 5 mg pills), while Cialis has two higher doses — 20 and 40 mg. As a rule, a man takes one pill no earlier than 24 hours after the first tablet. Some ingredients can stay more than 2 days in the organism. So, one risks overdosing when using Cialis often.
The drug intake depends on the release form. Tablets are taken with water one hour before sexual intercourse. Some pills should dissolve in saliva under the tongue. Such products are marked “sublingual”. Jellies are chewable Cialis variants. Together with sublingual alternatives, they work faster. So, a man can take them 15–30 minutes before sex.
Adverse Effects
Oral pills can affect the gastrointestinal tract, the cardiovascular system, and muscles. The most common negative reactions to Cialis intake are:
- flushing,
- high blood pressure,
- acid reflux,
- vertigo,
- stomach ache,
- muscle pain,
- nasal congestion.
These disorders can lead to other negative consequences such as a fast heartbeat, headache, vision problems, painful erection, etc.
The information we provide on this page is not intended to substitute a physical examination and a consultation in your doctor’s office followed with the prescription of the best-suited medicating. Furthermore, this information may appear incomplete, partial, non-specific and otherwise unfitted to be used as the recommendation basis for any type of treatment. We try to create scientifically accurate copies that go through multiple checkpoints and are curated by professionals, but we reserve the right for occasional errors. Seek doctor’s advice before commencing, renewing or discontinuing any drug. The same concerns recommendations and best practices for drug application, effects, caution and adverse reactions.
