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following information is a summary about Cialis.
It is not intended to replace a doctor's instructions.
USES
Cialis is a prescription medicine taken by mouth
for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED)
in men.
HOW TO USE THIS MEDICATION
Take Cialis exactly as your doctor prescribes.
Cialis comes in different doses (5 mg, 10 mg,
and 20 mg). Cialis should be taken no more than
once a day. Some men can only take a low dose
of Cialis because of medical conditions or medicines
they take. Your doctor will prescribe the dose
that is right for you.
PRECAUTIONS
Cialis can cause your blood pressure to drop
suddenly to an unsafe level if it is taken with
certain other medicines such as nitrates and
alpha-blockers, and recreational drugs that
contain nitrates called "poppers".
A sudden drop in your blood pressure could cause
you to become dizzy, faint, or have a heart
attack or stroke. Until you are certain how
you are affected by Cialis, use caution when
driving or operating heavy machinery. Cialis
contains some lactose and should not be taken
by patients who are lactose intolerant. Also,
during treatment you should avoid grapefruit
juice. Taking Cialis with grapefruit juice can
increase your chances of experiencing undesirable
side effects. If you are taking medications
with nitrates or nitric oxide, have uncontrolled
blood pressure (high or low), or if you have
a history of stroke or heart attack DO NOT take
Cialis.
MISSED
DOSE
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember
it. However, if it is almost time for the next
dose, skip the missed dose and continue your
regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double
dose to make up for a missed one.
SIDE
EFFECTS
The most common side effects with Cialis are
headache, indigestion, back pain, muscle aches,
flushing, and stuffy or runny nose. These side
effects usually go away after a few hours. Patients
who get back pain and muscle aches usually get
it 12 to 24 hours after taking Cialis. Back
pain and muscle aches usually go away by themselves
within 48 hours. Call your doctor if you get
a side effect that bothers you or one that will
not go away.
MORE
INFORMATION
Do not change your dose of Cialis without talking
to your doctor. Your doctor may lower your dose
or raise your dose, depending on how your body
reacts to Cialis. Do not drink alcohol to excess
when taking Cialis (for example, 5 glasses of
wine or 5 shots of whiskey). When taken in excess,
alcohol can increase your chances of getting
a headache or getting dizzy, increasing your
heart rate, or lowering your blood pressure.
OVERDOSE
In cases of overdose, standard supportive measures
should be adopted as required. Hemodialysis
contributes negligibly to Cialis elimination.
STORAGE
Store Cialis at room temperature between 59
and 86 F (15 and 30 C).
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