{"id":29707,"date":"2020-11-15T08:00:52","date_gmt":"2020-11-15T08:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/?p=29707"},"modified":"2025-01-06T11:45:43","modified_gmt":"2025-01-06T04:45:43","slug":"top-questions-about-cialis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/erectile-dysfunction\/cialis\/top-questions-about-cialis\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 11 Questions About Cialis"},"content":{"rendered":"

Being together is about many things, sex included.<\/em><\/p>\n

Like any medication, before you take Cialis<\/a>, you should be fully informed about what it is and what it does. Here’s everything you need to know about Cialis, what it is, how to take it, and why.<\/p>\n

What Is Cialis and How Does It Work?<\/h3>\n

Cialis is the brand name of the medication tadalafil. Clinically speaking, Cialis inhibits the enzyme phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5), although your doctor is more likely to call it a vasodilator for simplicity’s sake. Cialis allows more blood flow to the smooth muscle tissues of the body, including the penis, making it easier to achieve and maintain an erection.<\/p>\n

Is Cialis Similar To Viagra and Levitra?<\/h3>\n

While Viagra<\/a> and Levitra<\/a> have the same basic mechanism to increase blood flow to the penis, they’re each different medications in some important ways, including how they interact with other drugs, dosage, and other medical concerns. For example, Cialis is generally available in dosages from 2.5 milligrams to 20 milligrams, depending on the specific patient, while Viagra dosages start at 25 milligrams and go up to 100 milligrams.<\/p>\n

Another example is the inhibition of other enzymes. Viagra and Levitra both inhibit PDE6<\/a> and PDE1 to a greater extent than Cialis, which means that you may experience some side effects such as flushing or sensitivity to light to a greater extent.<\/p>\n

Cialis also stays in the body much longer, up to 36 hours, depending on the dosage. We’ll discuss that in more detail below, but suffice it to say, each drug is prescribed for a specific reason, so they shouldn’t be treated as interchangeable. You also should not combine ED drugs<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Is There a Generic Version Of Cialis, and Is It Comparable?<\/h3>\n

As the patent for Cialis expired in 2017, tadalafil<\/a> is sold as a generic drug and is generally similar to brand-name Cialis for most purposes. However, each drug is formulated a little differently, and a small percentage of users may notice differences between these formulations. You should discuss each formulation and your options with a doctor. In the broad sense, though, they’re similar and have similar effects.<\/p>\n

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What Are The Potential Side Effects of Cialis?<\/h3>\n

Since smooth muscle is located all over your body, you may experience side effects like flushing, a runny nose, muscle or backache, headache, or indigestion depending on the dosage you use. Generally, these side effects<\/a> are mild and resolve a few hours after onset. Back and muscle aches can occur 12 to 24 hours after taking Cialis and usually resolve within 48 hours.<\/p>\n

If these symptoms last longer than the above time ranges, or you experience an erection for longer than four hours, contact a doctor immediately.<\/p>\n

What Medications are Contraindicated for Cialis?<\/h3>\n

Contraindications, in plain language, are conditions that preclude a person from taking a particular drug. For example, you shouldn’t take PDE5 inhibitors if you take any of the following:<\/p>\n