Cialis is a phosphodiesterase inhibitor that is administered orally and is used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED). The drug is taken with the dose of 5-20 mg each day before any sexual activity. The drug itself is called tadalafil. Cialis is the marketing name. it was approved by the FDA to treat not only ED, but benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) as well.

Cialis has a variety of side effects, with the most common being a flush of the user’s face (or even the neck and/or chest). Other side effects include headaches, stomach aches and diarrhea, stuffy/runny nose, sore throat, sneezing, muscle pain, backache, issues with the memory (such as forgetfulness), low blood pressure, nausea, color changes in vision and blurred vision, priapism and abnormal ejaculation.

This drug lowers the blood pressure that is brought about by nitrates (isordil, imdur and nitroglycerine) and also amplifies the increase in your heart rate. Cialis’ breakdown and its elimination from the body diminishes by erythromycin, ritonavir, ketoconazole, indinavir and itraconazole. These drugs (Norvir, Nizoral, Crixivan and Sporanox) can thus increase the Cialis levels in your blood.

There are many, many side effects of Cialis, many of which are not listed in this article. However, the ones mentioned here are the most common side effects. If you are using this drug and happen to have a few (or all) of the below side effects, it is highly advisable to seek the help of a medical professional.

· Breathing difficulties.

· Hives.

· Facial swelling (including or just your tongue or lips or your throat).

· Nausea and/or dizziness during sexual activity.

· Pain, tingling or lack of feeling in your arms, jaw, chest and/or neck.

· Sudden loss of vision or changes in your vision (like color or blurriness).

· Sudden loss of hearing or a ringing noise in your ears.

· A lopsided and abnormal heartbeat.

· Your hands and/or your feet start to swell.

· Lightheadedness or loss of consciousness.

· A painful, (four-hour or more long) penile erection.

· Reddishness and/or warmth in your chest, your neck and/or your face.

· Symptoms of flu (runny/stuffy nose, sore throat, sneezing).

· Headaches and migraines.

· Memory loss and lapses and other such problems with memory.

· Stomach aches, upsets and diarrhea.

· Aches and pains in the muscles.

There are a few other side effects that you may experience from using this drug. It is very, very important to go see a doctor as soon as one or more of these side effects manifest as a result of Cialis. It is also advisable to report any and all side effects to the FDA (1-80-FDA-1088).