Cialis

Cialis is a prescription medicine used to treat impotence, known medically as erectile dysfunction (ED) and symptoms of enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH).

Cialis is in a group of medications called phosphodiesterase 5 (PDE5) inhibitors. It works by increasing blood flow to the penis during sexual stimulation. It may also relax the prostate and bladder.

Cialis comes in tablet form and is either taken one time before you expect to have sexual activity, or at a lower dose, once daily.

Common side effects include headache, indigestion, back pain, and facial flushing. Do not take Cialis if you are taking other medications called "nitrates."

Mens Health [1] Erectile Dysfunction [2] Sexual Health [3]

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Anyssa Garza, PharmD [5]

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"Cialis", DailyMed: Current Medication Information; U.S. National Library of Medicine. [6] Cialis. Prescribing Information. Indianapolis, IN: Lilly. PDF [7]

http://www.rxwiki.com/cialis [8]

Tadalafil [9]

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Eli Lilly and Company [10]

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Drugs used in erectile dysfunction [11]

Contributor:

Teresa Brucker, Pharm.D [12] Anyssa Garza, PharmD [5] Eric Ho, Pharm.D [13] Beth Bolt, RPh [14]

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Cialis helps men with erectile dysfunction (ED). When taken as needed for ED, one dose can work for up to 36 hours in some men. It also treats signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia.

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