Cialis is a prescription drug used by physicians to treat erectile dysfunction and benign prostatic hyperplasia. It contains tadalafil, which is a phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitor that works by bringing more blood to the penis and retaining an erection. Cialis is an extremely potent medication for ED but, in order to get the best result, you have to know how to administer it properly. In this article, I will attempt to explain the process by which Cialis will be best employed.
1. Seek the advice of a physician:
The best way to take Cialis as it should be is to see a physician. Your doctor can determine whether you should take Cialis or not based on your medical history, your current medications, and any other medical conditions. They can also advise you about the dosage and usage of Cialis.
2. Take it according to directions:
Cialis is available in 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, and 20 mg dosages. The minimum dose that most men are allowed to start taking is 10 mg, at least 30 minutes before sex. But your physician may modify the dose based on how well you tolerate the medication. You should never take more than the prescribed dose, unless your doctor has given you a dose recommendation.
3. Take on an empty stomach:
You should never take Cialis on an empty stomach in order to get the most out of it. We can eat with or without Cialis, but as soon as you feel full from the recent meal, it causes the drug to take more time to find its way into the bloodstream, making the drug work harder at times when it is needed most.
If you want it to work, take Cialis in the morning when you wake up before breakfast or just a few hours after you eat. This way, by controlling the volume of food your stomach holds, you ensure that the tadalafil gets delivered to you faster and better for optimum performance at the right time.
4. Give it enough time:
Patience is a virtue when it comes to administering Cialis. Two hours is the time this drug reaches its peak effect. It is thus best to be punctual and allow ample time before the sexual performance. This pre-trial jitter can be used to prepare you for the act and to spare yourself anxiety that could arise from timing problems.
Taking too fast or getting impatient is disappointing and aggravating because it won’t happen immediately. You’ll make it a fuller experience if you allow yourself plenty of time to unwind and let the drug settle in.
5. Don’t Drink or Take Grapefruit Juice:
Likewise, alcohol and grapefruit juice interfere with Cialis and therefore render these conditions susceptible to incoming side-effects. Alcohol is a depressant, and in time, would knock down your body’s propensity to have an erection. This, combined with Cialis, may also raise the risk of dizziness, headaches, low blood pressure, and irregular heartbeat.
But in order to get the most benefit from Cialis, drinking alcohol is mostly discouraged, or at least reduced, prior to taking it.
Grapefruit juice, too, is strongly contraindicated when taken with Cialis. This juice goes through the metabolism of tadalafil, mainly via CYP3A4. This may raise the blood concentration of tadalafil, and therefore put one at high risk for serious adverse reactions. Avoid Grapefruit Juice while taking Cialis, in order to avoid any issues.
6. Refrain from other ED medications:
While taking Cialis, you must stay away from other ED drugs such as sildenafil (Viagra) and vardenafil (Levitra) which increases the chances of side effects and lowers blood pressure. Moreover, the combination of these drugs can lead to priapism — a painful, sometimes hours-long erection.
You should also stay away from taking Cialis along with other blood pressure lowering medications like nitrates and alpha-blockers. It will lower blood pressure dangerously and can even be dangerous to your health.
7. Take your time:
Cialis isn’t a one-step cure for ED. You may need to do this several times before you see the effect you’re after. Keep calm and keep taking the medication as prescribed by your doctor.
8. Tell your partner:
It is imperative to tell your partner what you want from Cialis. Be sure to talk through any concerns or issues and try to figure out what will work best for you both.
9. Do not be afraid to experiment:
The initial recommended dose of Cialis is 10mg, taken as needed about 30 minutes before sex. The amount of this medication can be modified depending on the individual’s response to the drug. For some men, 5mg might be the right amount, but for others it might be 20mg or more. Remember, Cialis can be taken with or without food, and the effects can last up to 36 hours.
Before increasing or reducing the dose, make sure to talk to a healthcare professional to make sure that the new dose is safe and effective. Further, it is not recommended to take more than one Cialis dose in 24 hours.
10. Keep trying:
If you’re not succeeding the first time around with Cialis, keep trying. This may take some time and trial and error to get the right amount and dosage for you. Be sure to keep talking to your doctor and testing out alternatives until you discover a solution that suits you.
Conclusion:
The bottom line: Cialis can be a very potent ED medication if you take it in the right dosage. That means consultation with a physician, taking it at the recommended dosage, taking it when the stomach is clear, and giving it enough time to work. You also have to steer clear of alcohol, grapefruit juice and communicating with your partner and take your time to find out what dosage and application is most suitable for you. So, you will be sure of the effect of Cialis and the improvement of your sex life.
