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Does Cialis Help Erectile Dysfunction?

Cialis can help men who suffer from recurrent and problematic erectile dysfunction, especially older men who may also experience other medical problems. Besides the effect of aging, impotence can also occur because of the physical and psychological elements of a man’s body – but in most of these cases Cialis has proved helpful in helping men achieve an erection during sexual stimulation.

Like Viagra, Cialis helps a man create an erection by relaxing the blood vessels in the penis so that more blood flows. Cialis is prescribed in the form of a tablet that is taken orally. The strength of the yellow tablet usually comes in doses of 10mg or 20mg, but unlike Viagra, the doctor can also prescribe doses of 2.5mg or 5mg for daily use.

Some reasons to choose Cialis over Viagra include the facts that Cialis can be taken with or without food, whereas Viagra must be taken on an empty stomach, and the effects of Cialis last up to 36 hours, whereas the effects of Viagra only last for up to four hours. With the long-lasting effect of Cialis, couples have more freedom in choosing the time and place for sexual activity.

Another reason to choose Cialis for erectile dysfunction is that it’s been approved for use with alpha-blockers. Alpha blockers are medications frequently used to treat an enlarged prostate and can lower blood pressure to a dangerous level when used with medications for erectile dysfunction. Although you shouldn’t take an alpha blocker within approximately four hours after taking Cialis, it can be used within the guidelines.

Other health problems that may prevent using drugs for erectile dysfunction are heart and blood flow difficulties. Diabetes, an imbalance of hormones, drug or alcohol addiction and high cholesterol are also problems that should be discussed with a health care provider before taking any medications for erectile dysfunction. Chances are, the doctor can prescribe doses of Cialis that would work for most men.

Cialis is currently being studied to see if it might help other problems, such as constricted arteries (blood flow problems) and pulmonary hypertension. Right now, we only know that Cialis is approved for daily use for men who have erectile dysfunction and that it’s been a remarkable treatment for many men who thought their sex lives were over.

Very rarely do men experience side effects when taking Cialis, but some complaints include back and muscle pain and flushing. These complaints aren’t usually long-lasting and most men choose to keep on taking Cialis even with the minor grievances.

It’s rare, but some men may also experience dizziness and blurred vision or headaches – these maladies usually disappear within a couple of days. Be sure you check with your health care provider before taking Cialis or any other type of prescription medication.

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