What you should know about Cialis
Cialis is a drug used in the treatment of male related sexual problems, commonly erectile dysfunction. The trade name is known as Cialis while generic name it is referred to as Tadalafil. The drug is useful in the treatment of enlarged prostate and impotence. It works by causing blood vessels muscles relaxations hence increasing blood flow in the body.
There is also another form of Cialis called Adcirca which is involved in the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension. It is highly recommended not to take these two Cialis simultaneously unless with proper prescription by a qualified doctor.
Some of the precaution while using Cialis
It is always to inform your doctor if you are under treatment, this prevents a harmful interaction with other compounds. Cialis is known to cause serious problems when it is used together with other drugs containing nitrates, dinitrate and mononitrate. Interaction with these compounds causes low blood pressure. The low blood pressure can cause visual impairment.
A patient is considered unsafe from using the drug if he has the following conditions;
- Heart-related problems within last 90 days
- Blood pressure problems: high or low blood pressure
- Liver and kidney problems
- Blood disorders
- Stomach problem like ulcers
- Penile physical deformities
Directions for using Cialis
The drug is should be taken one time in a day, following the stipulated direction of use in the packaging label, or as prescribed by your doctor. The tablets are supposed to be taken whole without splitting. The drug is supposed to be taken in advance if one is having erectile dysfunction before engaging in sexual activity, taking into consideration not to take more than one tablet per day. It is important to know that you should never erectile dysfunction when you are using Cialis for pulmonary arterial hypertension due to serious harmful interaction.
Dosage
The dosage for erectile dysfunction
The tablets are yellowish in color and are available in 5mg, 10mg and 20mg.
For use when need be
10 mg per day administered orally 0.5-1 hour before sexual intercourse for initial dose
For maintenance dose, 5-20 mg a day administered orally.
For daily usage
2.5mgmg administered orally, once a day for initial dose
2.5-5mg administered orally once a day for a maintenance dose.
Dosage for Benign Prostate Hyperplasia,
Daily usage
5mg administered orally, Taking time should be kept consistent.
If you miss the dose do not attempt to compensate by taking double tablets as this will be overdosing. In an event, you take overdose contact medics immediately.
Cialis side effects
Some people might experience very serious side effects resulting from using Cialis. If you experience following symptoms contact your doctor soonest possible.
- Painful erection lasting longer than 4 hours
- Visual impairment
- Heart problems signs
- Impaired hearing
- Muscle pains
- Headache
- Difficulty in breathing
- swelling of hands and feet
- Change in heartbeats
Where to get Cialis in South Africa
The drug can be bought over the counter, in various pharmacies. The order can also be placed online as there are numerous online stores which can deliver the drug at your doorstep.

Medical Practitioner (General Practice) with postgraduate diplomas in Cape Town. My special interest is erectile dysfunction.