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FDA approves Cialis for prostate condition

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FDA approves Cialis for prostate condition
Cialis, the popular drug used to treat erectile dysfunction, has now been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat a prostate condition known as benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH.

What is BPH?
This condition enlarges the prostate and leaves a person with difficulty urinating.  Those with BHP often have a weak urine stream and have urges to go often.  Untreated prostate gland enlargement can block the flow of urine out of the bladder and can cause bladder, urinary tract or kidney problems.

How does Cialis help?
Several studies have shown that Cialis can alleviate some of the symptoms caused by BPH.  Based on these studies the FDA approved Cialis as an option for patients.  It’s the first erectile dysfunction medication to be approved to treat this condition.

“BPH can have a big impact on a patient’s quality of life,” said Scott Monroe, director of the Division of Reproductive and Urologic Products in the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. “A large number of older men have symptoms of BPH. Cialis offers these men another treatment option, particularly those who also have ED, which is also common in older men.”

Cialis joins a small list of other medications that are prescribed for this bothersome condition.  Proscar, Avodart, Jalyn, and the alpha blockers: Hytrin Cardura, Flomax, Uroxatral and Rapaflo have also been approved by the FDA for BPH.

Cialis for erectile dysfunction
Cialis comes in several forms.  There are pills you can take on an as needed basis, or there are pills you can take on a daily basis.  There are pros and cons to both. 

Cialis joins a small list of other medications that are prescribed for this bothersome condition
Taking a pill everyday means you don’t have to wait for the pill to kick in, you’re always ready for sex.  However, it requires a daily regimen of pills, which isn’t for everyone.  Before taking an medication it’s important to educate your about erectile dysfunction.

Cialis is available online through our safe and secure online pharmacy, Edrugstore.com.

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