Cialis (Tadalafil)

The drug tadalafil is one of the most popular medications used to treat Erectile Dysfunction, or commonly known as ED. It is marketed under the brand name Cialis. Approved for use by the FDA in December 2003 for sale to the general public, it is not popular only in the United States, but all over the world.

Cialis is sold in the form of small yellow, almond shaped pills. Dosages for Cialis are 5mg, 10mg and 20 mg. Most patients are started out on the medium dosage of 10mg. However, this can be increased to the 20mg dosage if necessary. The recommended usage of Cialis is to take it as needed, but no more than once a day.

Similar to Viagra, the purpose of Cialis is to aid in achieving an erection. The important difference between Cialis and Viagra is that Cialis remains in the body for 36 hours. This has resulted in the nickname of “The Weekend Pill.” Men like this convenient aspect of Cialis because it’s not necessary to make plans to have sex. It takes effect within 30 minutes of swallowing the pill, and lasts for 36 hours. You will be able to take one pill and not worry about whether or not you are ready for sex for a day and a half.

Viagra has been around longer, but Cialis is thought to be the safer of the two, with fewer side effects. These side effects include headaches, indigestion, back and muscle pain, flushing, and nasal congestion. Most of these are mild and all are temporary according to the clinical trials of approximately 15,000 men, as well as another 8 million men all over the world. Any back or muscle pain can start 12 – 24 hours after your dose of Cialis, but these symptoms generally lessen and disappear within 48 hours.

Cialis has been proved to be effective and safe in more than 80 percent of the men who have tried it. However, it is very important for you and your doctor to discuss all of the possibilities before you decide to enter treatment with Cialis. Your doctor can guide you and help you decide if Cialis is the best treatment for your Erectile Dysfunction. It is never advisable to make a decision without being armed with all the facts. This way, you are assured that you won’t have any unpleasant and unexpected surprises.