Erectile dysfunction is a caused by decreased blood flow to the penis. Common causes are high blood pressure and diabetes. Some medications can cause sexual dysfunction, such as antidepressants. Antidepressants cause sexual dysfunction in fifty percent of the people that take these medications. However, there are drugs to help treat erectile dysfunction. One of these medications is Cialis. One of the common doses for cialis is 20mg. However, the correct dose for each patient is different. The correct dose for each individual depends on their kidney function.
There are many classes of medications. Cialis belongs to the class of medications known as PDE5. PDE5 stands for phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors. These medications increase blood flow to the penis in males. This causes an erections. However, sexual stimulation is required for Cialis and other phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors to function well. It is best to take Cialis without food or on an empty stomach. Therefore, take Cialis one hour before or two hours after a meal. Cialis make cause a drop in blood pressure or dizziness. Other common side effects include headache, migraines, heartburn, flushing, runny nose, stomach pain, and back pain. This drug may also cause priapism, which is an erection that last longer than four hours. This is a dangerous condition and a medical emergency. Cialis may cause vision loss and permanent vision loss. This can occur in only one eye or in both eyes. Cialis can cause other vision problems. These include blurry vision, increased sensitivity to light, bluish haze, and trouble distinguishing between colors, especially blue and green. Cialis can also cause a decrease or loss of hearing. There are a few drug interactions with Cialis. Nitrates is a dangerous drug interaction with Cialis. This can cause death if the patient is taking both of these medications. Taking these medications together can cause an unsafe drop in blood pressure.
Cialis dosage
The dosage for Cialis is two times per week, and should not be taken more often than that. This is because Cialis has a long half life. This means that Cialis stays in the body for a long time and can work longer than other phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors such as Viagra. The other phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors must be taken one hour prior to intercourse. Therefore, Cialis is the most convenient phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor. Despite these risks Cialis can help treat erectile dysfunction and lead to a better more enjoyable life.
Medical Practitioner (General Practice) with postgraduate diplomas in Cape Town. My special interest is erectile dysfunction.