What is Cialis?

Cialis not only ncreases blood flow to particular areas of the body, but is also a muscle relaxant and a phosphodiesterase inhibitor.
Cialis treats erectile dysfunction (impotence) by helping to increase blood flow into the penis during sexual stimulation, which enables you to achieve and maintain an erection.

Important information about Cialis

Cialis should not be taken concurrently with a nitrate drug, which includes recreational drugs and drugs used for chest pain and heart problems such as nitroglycerin and isosorbide mononitrate. A serious decrease in blood pressure, leading to fainting, stroke, or heart attack may follow ingestion of cialis with nitrate drugs. In case of nausea during sexual activity, or pain, numbness, or tingling in your chest, arms, neck, or jaw, doctor should be contacted right away. This medication is not to be taken more than once a day and 24 hours must elapse between doses. If the erection is painful or lasts longer than 4 hours, a physician should be contacted.
Sudden blindness may be caused by Cialis, as it can impede blood flow to the optic nerve of the eye. A small number of people taking Cialis experienced this side effect but had a history of heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or certain pre-existing eye problems, and in those over 50 years old or over smokers. Emergency medical help should be sought urgently in case of sudden vision loss
A dose adjustment or special tests may be required if you have certain conditions to safely take Cialis. The doctor should be informed about allergies to any drugs prior to taking this medication, or if you have:

• heart disease or heart rhythm problems
• a recent history a heart attack (within the past 90 days); or congestive heart failure (within the past 6 months);
• liver disease;
• kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis);
• sickle cell anemia or leukemia or any other blood disorder
• a stomach ulcer;
• retinitis pigmentosa (an inherited condition of the eye);
• a physical deformity of the penis (such as Peyronie's disease); or
• if you have been advised to refrain from sexual intercourse for health reasons.

Although Cialis has not been reported to be hazarduous to a fetus. Cialis should not be taken without a doctor's advice during pregnancy or if you plan to become pregnant during treatment. Lactating mothers should refrain from using this drug without doctor's permission.

How should I take Cialis?

Cialis should be taken exactlt according to the Dr's recommendation. Taking this medication in larger doses will not only be useless but may also cause dangerous side effects.
Cialis can be taken with or without food.
This medication is usually taken just prior to sexual activity.

What to do in case of an overdose?

In case of experiencing overdose symptoms that include chest pain, nausea, irregular heartbeat, and feeling light-headed, medical help should be sought imeediately.

What should I avoid while taking Cialis?

Alcohol consumption and use of other impotence drugs should be avoided. Grapefruit products should be used with caution as it may also interact with Cialis to cause side effects.
The use of Cialis should be stopped immediately in case of serious side effects such as sudden vision or hearing loss, swollen hands, ankles or feet, shortness of breath, seizures, vision changes. Stuffy nose, sore throat; headache, memory problems, upset stomach; or muscle pain, are some of the less serious side effects of cialis.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur.