General Information
This medicine can cause your blood pressure to drop
suddenly to an unsafe level if it is taken with certain
other medicines. A sudden drop in your blood pressure
could cause you to become dizzy, faint, or have a heart
attack or stroke.
How Drug Works
Tadalafil helps increase blood flow to the penis and
may help men with ED get and keep an erection satisfactory
for sexual activity. Once a man has completed sexual
activity, blood flow to his penis decreases, and his
erection goes away. When a man is sexually stimulated,
his body s normal physical response is to increase blood
flow to his penis. This results in an erection.
How Taken
Tadalafil comes in different dosages (5 mg, 10 mg,
and 20 mg). For most men the recommended starting dose
is 10 mg. This medicine should NOT be taken more than
once a day. Some men can only take a low dose or this
medicine because of medical condtions or medicines that
they take. Your doctor will prescribe the dose that
is right for you. Take this medicine exactly as your
doctor prescribed.
Possible Side Effects
The most common side effects with this medicine are:
stuffy or runny nose indigestion upset stomach headache
flushing dizziness These side effects usually go away
after a few hours. Talk to your doctor if these side
effects persist. This medicine may uncommonly cause:
an erection that won't go away (priapism), changes in
vision such as seeing a blue tinge to objects or having
difficulty telling the difference between the colors
blue and green. If you experience other bothersome side
effects, contact your health care provider.
Warnings/Precautions
Do not take this medicine if you:
take other medicines such as nitrates, alpha-blockers, and recreational drugs that contain nitrates
called "poppers". A sudden drop in your blood pressure could cause you to become dizzy, faint, have
a heart attack, or stroke.
Sexual activity can put
an extra strain on your heart, especially if your heart
is already weak from a heart attack or heart disease.
Do NOT change your dose of this medicine without talking
to your doctor. Do NOT DRINK alcohol to excess when
taking this medicine (for example, 5 glasses of wine
or 5 shots of whiskey). When taken in excess, alcohol
can increase your chances of getting a headache, getting
dizzy, increasing your heart rate or lowering your blood
pressure.
Overdose
For emergencies seek medical attention immediately.
For non emergencies, contact your local or regional
poison control center at 1-800-222-1222.
Drug Interactions
Before taking any new medications, by prescription
or over-the-counter, including supplements, talk to
your doctor. Especially tell your doctor if you are
taking any of the following: nitrates,
alpha blockers (Hytrin; Cardura; Flomax; Minipress;
Uroxatral), ritonavir (Norvir) or indinavir (Crixivan),
ketoconazole or itraconazole, erythromycin, or other medicines
or treatments for ED.
Missed Dose
This medicine is used when needed and not taken on
a regular basis. Follow dosing instructions.
Storage
Keep away from children. Store at room temperature
between 59 and 86 F (15 to 30 C).
Pregnancy/Nursing
This prescription drug is approved for MEN only.
More Information
For more information, talk to your doctor, pharmacist
or health care provider.
Disclaimer
This drug information is for your information purposes
only, it is not intended that this information covers
all uses, directions, drug interactions, precautions,
or adverse effects of your medication. This is only
general information, and should not be relied on for
any purpose, it should not be construed as containing
specific instructions for any particular patient. CompletePills
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