Introduction: What is Cialis?
Cialis (aka, tadalafil) relaxes blood vessel muscles and enhances blood flow to certain parts of the body.
How Does Generic Cialis Work?
Cialis works by boosting the effects of a chemical released into the penis by the body during sexual excitement. An increase in blood flow to the penis is possible as a result of this. An increase in blood flow into particular internal parts of the penis causes an erection. You won’t experience an erection with Cialis if you are not sexually aroused! Cialis does not affect your libido.
Cialis (tadalafil) works by stopping an enzyme called cGMP-specific phosphodiesterase type 5 from doing its job (PDE5). This enzyme degrades cGMP, a chemical causing smooth muscle relaxation. Increased amounts of cGMP inside the smooth muscles result from blocking PDE5, which promotes muscular relaxation and vasodilation (a widening of blood vessels). Cialis should be taken orally before sexual activity just once a day. It is a drug that may be taken with or without meals. The dosage strength and maximum frequency of usage may be changed in some patients. Consult your health care professional for more complete information.
What are the Side Effects of Using Cialis?
If you’re also taking a nitrate medicine for chest discomfort or heart issues, such as nitroglycerin, isosorbide dinitrate, isosorbide mononitrate, or some recreational drugs like “poppers,” you shouldn’t use Cialis. When tadalafil is used with a nitrate medication, blood pressure might drop suddenly and dramatically.
- When Cialis is used with other medications, it might have unfavorable or hazardous side effects. Tell your doctor about any medications you’re taking, including riociguat.
- If your erection is painful or lasts more than 4 hours, call your doctor or get to the nearest emergency. The penis can be damaged by a prolonged erection (priapism).
- If you get nausea, chest discomfort, or dizziness during sex, seek medical attention right at once.
- If you have abrupt vision loss while using Cialis, stop taking it and seek immediate medical attention.
The basic side-effects include:
- Lightheadedness;
- Painful erection;
- Problems with vision and hearing;
- Heart attack symptoms;
- Problems with stomach and nausea;
- Pains in the muscles;
- Stuffy nose;
- Flushing;
- Tingly feeling;
- Ringing in the ears.
The active component in Cialis lingers in your body for more than two days after you take a single pill. If you have kidney or liver issues or are taking other drugs, the active component may stay in your system longer. Patients should be informed about the possibility of using Cialis to supplement the blood pressure-lowering effects of alpha-blockers and antihypertensive drugs. Inform your doctor that you are taking Cialis. If you require emergency medical attention for a heart condition, your health care practitioner will need to know when you last took Cialis.