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or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed
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Drug Uses
This medicine may help a man with ED get and keep an erection
when he is sexually excited. 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. A man who has trouble
getting or keeping an erection should see his doctor for help
if the condition bothers him.
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 doses (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 (priaprism)
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 any medicines called
"nitrates." Nitrates are commonly used to treat
angina. Angina is a symptom of heart disease and can cause
pain in your chest, jaw, or down your arm. use recreational
drugs called "poppers" like amyl nitrate and butyl
nitrate take medicines called "alpha blockers."
Alpha blockers are sometimes prescribed for prostate problems
or high blood pressure. If Tadalafil is taken with alpha blockers,
your blood pressure could suddenly drop to an unsafe level.
You could get dizzy and faint. are allergic to tadalafil,
or any of its ingredients. you have been told by your healthcare
provider to not have sexual activity because of health problems.
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 or 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: medicines
called nitrates alpha blockers (Hytrin; Cardura; Flomax; Minipress;
Uroxatral) ritonavir (Norvir) or indinavir (Crixivan) ketoconazole
or itraconazole erythromycin 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).
