Cialis Side Effects

Cialis, also known as ‘Tadalafil’ is used by men all over the world to deal with erectile dysfunction. It is a pill approved by the ‘Food and Drug Administration’ (FDA) in the year 2003 to treat male sexual function problems by blocking the enzyme ‘phosphodiesterase-PDE5’ in the body. Cialis is a result of a joint venture between ‘Eli Lilly’ and ‘ICOS’, which are the only two manufacturers with the permit to sell the drug. This drug is said to be more effective than the other competing drugs and apart from helping alleviate erectile dysfunction, the drug also helps in blood flow thereby helping a man in achieving and maintaining an erection. Cialis tablets come in dosages of 5 mg, 10 mg and 20 mg and are yellow in colour, film-coated and almond shaped. Cialis is a tablet not to be used by women and it is essential to note that it does not prevent sexually transmittal diseases. Cialis, unlike the other drugs in competition, is effective for 36 hours. It is because of this property that it has earned the nickname “The Weekend Pill”. Cialis is the only one such drug that is offered as a ‘once-daily medication’. Though infrequent, there are certain side effects that this drug can have on the user. The article provides you with some important side effects of cialis. Read the following section to learn more about them.

• Some of the most common side effects of cialis are facial flushing or reddening, headaches, stomach upsets, diarrhoea, flu-like symptoms and nausea.
• Cialis or tadalafil is also known to cause prolonged erection or ‘priapism’ lasting for more than 6 hours. In this case patients should immediately seek medical help because an erection should not last for more than 4 hours.
• Cialis can cause chest pain, heart attacks, strokes, palpitations, increased heart rates and even death in people with pre-existing heart diseases. However, it is not completely clear that these side effects are caused by the use of the pill, simultaneous use of nitrates or sexual intercourse itself.
• Cialis is also known to cause low blood pressure in some people. People with blood pressure problems should avoid the use of the pill as it will worsen the condition.
• Some rare cases of cialis use can also cause loss of hearing. Consuming this drug can also lead to side effects like ringing sensation in the ear and dizziness. If you experience a change in hearing, you should immediately stop the consumption of the pill and seek medical help.
• Cialis can also cause blurred vision; vision change in one or both eyes in some extreme cases is possible.
• Cialis can also lead to some serious allergic reactions in a person. Symptoms of serious allergic reaction in a person are rashes, itchy skin and swelling in face, tongue or throat, severe dizziness and trouble in breathing.
• Back pain or myalgia is another side effect recorded recently due to the use of cialis. In various pharmacology trials, back pain occurred 12-24 hours after consumption of the drug. However, the condition subsided within 48 hours. The back pain associated with the use of the pill was characterised by bilateral lower lumbar, thigh, gluteals or muscular discomfort.
• Another possible side effect of the use of cialis is severe pain spreading to the arms or shoulders of the patient, sweating, general feeling of being unwell, nausea and excessive chest pain.
• Use of cialis can also cause the swelling in the hands, ankles or feet in few patients. If a person experiences any of these side effects, he should stop the use of cialis and seek medical attention without delay.

• Irregular heartbeat
• Shortness of breath
• Seizures (convulsions)
• Vision changes
• Feeling light-headed, fainting
• Indigestion
• Nasal congestion
• Warmth or redness in your face, neck, or chest
• Stuffy nose, sore throat
• Memory problems