Tadalafil 20mg

Description

Medicine: Tadalafil

Generic name: Tadalafil

What is the most important thing I should know about Tadalafil?

• Do not take Tadalafil if you are taking nitrates for chest pain or heart problems. These include nitroglycerin (Nitrostat, Nitrolingual, Nitro-Dur, Nitro-Bid, others), isosorbide dinitrate (Dilatrate-SR, Isordril, Sorbitrate), and isosorbide mononitrate (Imdur, ISMO, Monoket). Nitrates can also be found in recreational drugs, such as amyl nitrate or nitrite (“poppers”). Taking tadalafil with a nitrate may cause serious blood pressure problems, such as fatigue, heart attack, or cardiac arrest.
• If you feel dizzy or nauseous, or have pain, numbness, or tingling in your chest, arms, neck, or jaw during sexual activity, stop taking the medicine and call your doctor right away. I could be experiencing serious side effects related to Tadalafil.
• Do not take tadalafil more than once a day. Make sure to leave 24 hours between doses.
• Seek immediate medical attention if you experience an erection that is painful or lasts more than four hours. This could be priapism, a condition that can cause permanent damage to the penis.
• A small number of patients have experienced sudden vision loss while taking tadalafil. This is caused by decreased blood flow to the optic nerve of the eye. It is not clear whether Tadalafil is the direct cause of this loss. This effect has occurred most frequently in people with heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, pre-existing vision problems, smokers, or those over 50 years of age.
• Stop taking Tadalafil and seek urgent medical help if you experience sudden vision loss.

What is Tadalafil?

Tadalafil relaxes muscles and increases blood flow to specific areas of the body.
Tadalafil is used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence).
It may also be used for other purposes mentioned in the medical guide.

What should I discuss with my doctor before taking Tadalafil?

• Do not take Tadalafil if you are taking nitrates for chest pain or heart problems.
• These include nitroglycerin (Nitrostat, Nitrolingual, Nitro-Dur, Nitro-Bid, others), isosorbide dinitrate (Dilatrate-SR, Isordril, Sorbitrate), and isosorbide mononitrate (Imdur, ISMO, Monoket).
• Nitrates can also be found in recreational drugs such as amyl nitrate or nitrite (“poppers”).
• Taking Tadalafil together with nitrates may cause a severe drop in blood pressure, fatigue, heart attack, or cardiac arrest.

How should I take Tadalafil?

• Take Tadalafil as directed by your doctor.
• Do not take larger doses or for longer than recommended.
• Do not take it more than once a day. 24 hours must pass between doses.

What happens if I forget to take a dose?

Tadalafil is usually taken when needed.

Therefore, there should not be a missed dose.

What happens in case of an overdose?

Seek urgent medical attention if you think you have overdosed.
Symptoms may include fatigue, blood pressure problems, heart attack, or loss of consciousness.

What should I avoid while taking Tadalafil?

• Avoid alcohol consumption, as this may increase the side effects of Tadalafil.
• Do not take other medications for erectile dysfunction, such as alprostadil or yohimbine, without consulting your doctor.

What are the possible side effects of Tadalafil?

Serious effects:

• Sudden loss of vision.
• Chest pain, heart attack, or similar symptoms (pain radiating to the arm or shoulder, nausea, sweating).
• Irregular heartbeats.
• Painful erection or one that lasts more than 4 hours (priapism).

Minor effects:

• Headache.
• Upset stomach.
• Facial redness.

If you experience any bothersome or unusual side effects, consult your doctor.

What medications can interact with Tadalafil?

Do not take Tadalafil if you are taking nitrates.
Also, discuss with your doctor all medications you are taking, including vitamin supplements, herbal products, and other prescription or over-the-counter medications.
This especially includes:

• Medications for heart disease or hypertension.
• Antibiotics or antifungal medications.
• HIV medications.
• Other treatments for erectile dysfunction.

If you have any questions, always consult your doctor to make sure this medication is right for you.