Tadalafil

Tadalafil

Tadalafil is used to treat the problems of erectile dysfunction (also called sexual impotence) of males. These pills belong to a group of medicines called as phosphodiesterase 5 (PDE5) inhibitors. This drug stops the enzyme called phosphodiesterase type-5 from working too quickly. The penis is one of the areas where this enzyme works.

Thus medication is also used to treat men who have signs and symptoms of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). BPH is caused by an enlarged prostate. Men with BPH usually have trouble in urinating, a decreased flow of urination, hesitation at the beginning of urination, and a need to get up at night to pass urine.

Tadalafil comes in the form of a tablet which you can either take with or without food. The ability to have sexual activity may be improved for up to 36 hours after taking the tablet if it is used to treat erectile dysfunction. Use only the brand of this medicine that your doctor prescribed. You should neither increase the dosage nor should you use the pill quite often than suggested by your doctor. If too much is used, the chance of side effects or other problems is increased. Different brands may not work the same way.

Side – effects

• Headache
• Decrease/loss in vision
• Decrease/loss of hearing
• Skin allergies
• Difficulty in swallowing
• Dizziness

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Precautions

• Tell all your doctors that you are consuming Tadalafil
• Consult your doctor at once if you experience a sudden loss in vision
• Check with your doctor right away if you have a sudden decrease in hearing or loss of hearing, which may be accompanied by dizziness and ringing in the ears

* This medicine does not protect you against sexually transmitted diseases (including HIV or AIDS)