The following Cialis video offers a clear explanation, given by a pharmacist, about how Cialis treats erectile dysfunction.
The Cialis video is two minutes and twenty seconds long.
It is brief and highly informative and worthy of your attention.
Cialis is a prescription medicine taken orally for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED) in men. ED is a condition where the penis does not harden and expand when a man is sexually excited, or when he cannot keep an erection.
The Cialis video explains how Cialis may help a man with ED get and keep an erection when he is sexually excited. Cialis must be used only under a doctor's care.
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* protect a man or his partner from sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV. Speak to your healthcare professional about ways to guard against sexually transmitted diseases.
* serve as a male form of birth control
Cialis is only for men with ED. Cialis is not for women or children. Cialis must be used only under a healthcare professional's care.
Who Should Not Take Cialis?
Do not take Cialis if you:
* take any medicines called "nitrates"
* use recreational drugs called "poppers" like amyl nitrate and butyl nitrate
* have been told by your healthcare professional to not have sexual activity because of health problems
ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION AND CIALIS : WHAT ARE THE RISKS?
The following are the major risks and side effects of Cialis therapy. This list is not complete.
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.
Tell all your healthcare professionals that you take Cialis. If you need emergency medical care for a heart problem, it will be important for your healthcare professionals to know when you last took Cialis.
Cialis may uncommonly cause:
* an erection that won't go away (priapism)
* vision changes, such as seeing a blue tinge to objects or having difficulty telling the difference between the colors blue and green
Some common side effects with Cialis include:
* headache
* indigestion
* back pain
* muscle aches
* flushing
* stuffy or runny nose
ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION AND CIALIS : WHAT SHOULD I TELL MY HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL?
Tell your health care professional if you:
* have or had heart problems
* have low blood pressure or have high blood pressure that is not controlled
* have had a stroke
* have liver problems
* have ever had severe vision loss
* have kidney problems or require dialysis
* have retinitis pigmentosa, a rare genetic (runs in families) eye disease
* have stomach ulcers
* have a bleeding problem
* have a deformed penis shape or Peyronie's disease
* have had an erection that lasted more than four hours
* have blood cell problems such as sickle cell anemia, multiple myeloma, or leukemia
* are taking medicines called alpha blockers (alpha blockers are sometimes prescribed for prostate problems or high blood pressure)
ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION AND CIALIS : CAN OTHER MEDICINES OR FOOD AFFECT CIALIS?
Cialis and certain other medicines can interact with each other. Tell your healthcare professional about all the medicines you take including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of them with you to show your healthcare professional.
Cialis FDA Approved 2003
Patient Information Sheet Revised 07/2005
This information reflects FDA's current analysis of data available to FDA concerning this drug. FDA intends to update this sheet when additional information or analyses become available.
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