Tadalafil is a prescription medication used to treat erectile dysfunction and benign prostatic hyperplasia. It is marketed as Cialis. It is the medicine that pumps more blood into the penis so that an individual can get better erections. It loosens the muscles of the prostate and bladder, making it easier to urinate. We will use this paper for dosage information to take tadalafil, how and how to take it, and potential side effects.
Recommended Dosages:
Tadalafil is recommended at the initial dose of 10 mg, preferably 30 minutes prior to sexual intercourse. It can be upped to 20 mg or downgraded to 5 mg, depending on the way the individual takes the drug. The upper limit is 20 mg a day. Tadalafil should be administered only once a day.
For BPH, the recommended dosage is 5 mg daily. You can take 10 mg every day, if necessary. For the best effect, you should take Tadalafil at the same time every day.
How to take tadalafil:
Tadalafil should be taken with or without food. Please read the prescription label carefully. Never use more or less of the medication than prescribed. For ED, Tadalafil is taken at least 30 minutes before sex. Obviously, the drugs still require sexual stimulation.
To treat BPH, tadalafil must be taken at the same time every day. You should continue taking the medication even if your symptoms improve. — If you’ve forgotten to take a dose, make sure to grab it when you remember. But if it is close to your next dose time, take the missed dose and proceed as usual.
Potential side effects:
Just like any medication, tadalafil can have side effects in some people. The most frequent side effects are headache, indigestion, muscle cramps, and backache.
Headache:
Headaches are a side effect of many medications, including tadalafil. In clinical trials, headaches were experienced by about one-fifth of men who took tadalafil for erectile dysfunction. The headaches were thought to be due to blood vessels swelling in the brain, a common side-effect of drugs that affect the nitric oxide pathway. Generally, the headaches are mild or moderate in nature and can be treated with over-the-counter pain medications like ibuprofen or acetaminophen.
Indigestion:
Dyspepsia, or indigestion, is another common tadalafil side effect. The condition developed in about 11% of men who took the drug to alleviate erectile dysfunction. Indigestion causes bloating and sluggishness as well as discomfort or pain in the upper abdomen. Indigestion can generally be overcome by altering dietary habits, including consuming smaller, more frequent meals and avoiding food that causes symptoms. You can use over-the-counter antacids or anti-acid medications, like proton pump inhibitors.
Muscle Pain:
Muscle pain, or myalgia, is a rare side-effect of tadalafil, though it can affect as many as 5% of male users. Muscle pain is usually mild to moderate in intensity and can occur in any muscle in the body, although most often in the back, arms and legs. We don’t know for sure what exactly drives the muscle pain with tadalafil, but we suspect it’s due to the medication’s activity on the nitric oxide pathway. Most times the muscle pain subsides on its own within a few days, but some over-the-counter pain medications can help control symptoms.
Back Pain:
Other, less common tadalafil side effects include back pain which happens in up to 4% of men taking the medication. The pain in the back is typically mild to moderate in degree and can be felt in any area of the back, although most commonly reported in the lower back. The precise reason for the back pain that tadalafil produces is unclear, but likely stems from how the drug acts on the nitric oxide system. Back pain typically passes on its own within a few days, though over-the-counter pain medications may ease the symptoms.
Such side effects are usually harmless and self-limiting. And if they are persistent or bothersome, talk to your doctor.
On rare occasions, tadalafil may have serious side effects including blurry vision or decreased hearing. Such side-effects are most common in patients who have had heart disease, hypertension, or diabetes. If you have vision or hearing changes that seem sudden, stop taking tadalafil and go to the doctor.
Other adverse effects of tadalafil include chest pain, breathing problems, and prolonged erections (up to 4 hours). If you notice any of these symptoms, go see a doctor right away.
Drug interactions:
Tadalafil may cross-react with other drugs, causing potentially dangerous side effects. Be sure to share with your physician all the medicines you’re currently taking, including prescriptions, supplements, and herbal supplements.
The combination of tadalafil and nitrates should be avoided as this will cause a sudden drop in blood pressure. Nor should it be taken in conjunction with alpha-blockers, which increase the chances of dizziness and falls.
Some antibiotics, antifungals, and HIV drugs can also interact with tadalafil. Be sure to ask your doctor if you are taking any of these drugs before you start using tadalafil.
Conclusion:
Tadalafil is used as a drug of choice for the treatment of ED and BPH. Take as directed. If you develop any frightening side-effects, get medical attention immediately. Tadalafil is able to interact with other drugs, so the patient must inform the doctor about all the medications currently being taken. When used appropriately and followed up, ED and BPH patients can lead better lives.