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How does Cialis Work?
During sexual stimulation, a man's normal physical response is to increase the blood flow to the penis resulting in an erection. With sexual stimulation, Cialis helps with the blood flow to the penis for men with ED and keeps the erection adequate for sexual activity. Once the arousal ends, the blood flow to the penis should decrease and the erection should go away normally.
Cialis works fast, within 30 minutes in some patients, at can work up to 36 hours. This gives plenty of time for you and your partner to respond to intimacy when the time is right for both of you.
How should Cialis be taken?
Cialis is a tablet that is swallowed and for most patients it can be taken up to once a day. The absorption of Cialis is not affected by foods so you can eat as you please without the need of planning meals around each time you take it. You can eat and drink what you want but an excess of alcohol consumption while taking Cialis can lead to dizziness and lowered blood pressure. An example of too much alcohol with Cialis is about 5 glasses of wine or 5 shots of whiskey.
Remember that Cialis is a prescription medication and there are risks that may be involved while taking any prescription drug. You should take Cialis exactly as your doctor prescribes. Your doctor will prescribe the dosage that is right for you.
Who should not take Cialis?
Do not take Cialis if you are currently taking medications called "nitrates" or "alpha blockers". Nitrates are ordinarily used to treat angina, a symptom of heart disease. Nitrates include nitroglycerine and can also be found in other medications such as isosorbide dinitrate or isosorbide mononitrate as well as in recreational drugs called "poppers" also contain nitroglycerine. Discuss with your doctor to make sure that you are not currently on any medication containing nitroglycerine.
Also, you should not take Cialis if you doctor has advised you not to have sexual activity due to other health problems or if you are allergic to Cialis or any of its ingredients. If your heart is already weak from heart attack or heart disease, sexual activity could put extra strain on your heart.
Possible side effects of Cialis?
Common Side Effects
Headache, indigestion, back pain, flushing, muscle ache and stuffy or runny nose are the most common side effects of Cialis. These side effects usually go away after a few hours. The effects of back pain and muscle aches usually start 12 to 24 hous after taking Cialis and usually go away in about 48 hours by themselves. If you experience side effects that will not go away or that bother you call your doctor.
Uncommon Side Effects
Vision changes may occur that causes the patient to see a blue tinge to objects or have difficulty differentiating blue and green colors.
An erection that will not go away (priapism) You will need to seek immediate medical attention if you get an erection that last for more that 4 hours. To avoid lasting damage to your penis including the inability to have erections, priapism must be treated right away.
Theses are not all the possible side effects of Cialis so talk with your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
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