Q:  What is Cialis?

A:  Cialis, also known as tadalafil, is a prescription oral treatment to cure erectile dysfunction or ED in men. Cialis helps a man with ED to attain and keep an erection when sexually excited.  However, Cialis in truth does not treat ED and does not increase the sexual desires of man. Cialis is developed for men, not for women and children, and should be taken under the supervision of a physician. Cialis is produced by Eli Lilly and Company and was granted approval by the US Food and Drug Administration in 2003.

Q:  What is Erectile Dysfunction or ED?

A:  Erectile Dysfunction or ED is a condition where the penis does not harden and expand when a man is sexually excited, or when he cannot keep the erection.

Q:  Does Cialis prevent pregnancy or the spread of Sexually Transmitted Diseases?

A:  The answer is no. Cialis cannot serve as a male form of birth control or it does not protect a man or his sex partner from sexually transmitted disease, including HIV.

Q:  Has there been any updates about Cialis?

A:  The US-FDA released a warning to men who are taking Cialis, Viagra, or Levitra in 2005. There were reports where men who are using these drugs have lost their eyesight, in one eye or in both eyes. This kind of vision loss is called as non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy or NAION. FDA is still uncertain if these drugs cause NAION because this kind of condition also happens to men who do not take these drugs.

FDA granted approval for new labels for Cialis, Levitra, and Viagra to include in the labels the information about the potential loss of vision or NAION. If you are suffering a loss of vision, stop taking any of these medicines and consult your doctor immediately.

Q:  Who should not take Cialis?

A:  You should not take Cialis if you are using other drug called “nitrates,” or recreational drugs called “poppers,” or if you have been told by your healthcare professional or your doctor to avoid having any sexual activity due to health problems.

Q:  Are there any serious health risks related to Cialis?

A:  Cialis can cause blood pressure to fall suddenly to a risky level if you take them with other drugs such as nitrates and alpha-blockers, and recreational medicines with nitrates called as “poppers.” This can result in sudden fall in blood pressure and can cause fainting, heart attack, stroke, and dizziness.

Q:  What are the side effects associated with Cialis?

A:   The rare side effects related to Cialis include continuous erection, also called as priapism and changes in vision. Some common side effects relating to the use of Cialis are a headache, muscle ache, back pain, indigestion, stuffy or a runny nose and flushing.

Q:  What should I tell my doctor or healthcare professional other than taking Cialis?

You should tell everything to your healthcare professional that you are taking Cialis. If you feel you need emergency medical care for some heart problems, then it will be good that your healthcare professional knows when the last time you took Cialis.

Q:  What should I tell my healthcare professional before he/she prescribes Cialis?

A:  Before taking Cialis or even buying Cialis, you should tell your healthcare professional if you have any heart problem, low blood pressure or hypertension, had a stroke, liver or kidney problems, require or undergoing some dialysis, had suffered loss of vision, stomach ulcers, have bleeding problems, retinitis pigmentosa ( a genetic eye disease), have Peyronie’s disease or deformed penis,  erection which lasted for beyond 4 hours, have blood cells problems (such as sickle cell anemia, multiple myeloma, leukemia), or if you are you taking drugs called “alpha blockers.”

Q:  Can other food or drugs affect Cialis?

A:  Cialis and other drugs can get along together. Inform your healthcare professional about all the medicines you took or taking, including the prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and even herbal supplements.

Q:  What should I do if I think I have been injured or sick due to the taking of Cialis?

A:  If you or any of your family or friend are suffering from any danger signs or uncommon medical conditions while using Cialis, go and consult with your healthcare professional immediately.  Then, you can look for a reliable and experienced lawyer and discuss your condition and options as solutions to your concerns and make sure your legal rights are protected.