What is TADALAFIL?
Tadalafil relaxes muscles within the penis. This allows increased blood flow into the penis, necessary to achieve and maintain an erection.
Tadalafil is used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence).
Tadalafil may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide (read more)
How should I take TADALAFIL?:
Take tadalafil exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take it in larger doses or for longer than recommended by your doctor.
Take each dose with a full glass of water. Tadalafil can be taken with or without food.Tadalafil is usually taken only when needed, just before sexual activity. The medication can help achieve an erection when sexual stimulation occurs. An erection will not occur just by taking a pill. Follow your doctor's instructions.
Do not take tadalafil more than once a day. Allow 24 hours to pass between doses. Contact your doctor or seek emergency medical attention if your erection is painful or lasts longer than 4 hours. A prolonged erection (priapism) can damage the penis. Store this medication at room temperature away from moisture and heat.(read more)
Missed TADALAFIL dose:
Since tadalafil is used as needed, you are not likely to be on a dosing schedule.(read more)
If you take too much
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include vomiting, excessive sweating, dark urine, stomach pain, extreme fatigue, unusual drowsiness or dizziness, lack of feeling alert, slow or shallow breathing, cold or clammy skin, and loss of consciousness.(read more)
TADALAFIL storage :
Store at room temperature between 15-30°C (59-86°F).
SIDE EFFECTS TADALAFIL
The most common side effects of tadalafil are facial flushing (reddening), headaches, stomach upset, diarrhea, flu-like symptoms and nausea. Tadalafil also may cause low blood pressure, blurred vision and changes in color vision, and abnormal ejaculation. Tadalafil has been associated with prolonged erections or priapism (painful erections lasting more than 6 hours). Patients should seek immediate medical help if they experience an erection lasting more than 4 hours. Use of tadalafil, most often in patients with pre-existing heart disease, has been associated with chest pain, heart attacks, death, strokes, palpitations and increased heart rate; however, it is not clear whether these side effects are due to tadalafil, concurrent use of nitrates, or the sexual activity itself. Rare cases of sudden loss of hearing have been reported with phosphodiesterase inhibitors such as tadalafil, sometimes associated with ringing in the ears and dizziness. If changes in hearing occur, patients should stop their tadalafil and seek immediate medical attention. (read more) |
