Cialis and its effects on health of men

Introduction

With the increase of erectile dysfunction or male impotency today, PDE 5 inhibitor drugs like Cialis and Viagra have taken a front seat in the medical world. There have both success stories and nightmares told about these ED drugs; much to our dismay, not all have been educated on the way these prescription dugs are administered and prescribed.

Cialis not for all

Cialis helps men suffering from ED achieve and sustain an erection up to 36 hours. This information is especially pertinent to those couples who have been suffering from erectile dysfunction for a long, long time. But Cialis is not for everyone. Let’s check out why and when Cialis can prove harmful to men’s health.

Cialis can cause your blood pressure to drop suddenly to an unsafe level if it is taken with certain other medicines. You could get dizzy, faint, or have a heart attack or stroke.

Do not take Cialis if you:

- Take any medicines called "nitrates."

- Use recreational drugs called "poppers" like amyl nitrite and butyl nitrite.

Tell all your healthcare providers that you take Cialis. If you need emergency medical care for a heart problem, it will be important for your healthcare provider to know when you last took Cialis.

After taking a single tablet, some of the active ingredient of CIALIS remains in your body for more than 2 days. The active ingredient can remain longer if you have problems with your kidneys or liver, or you are taking certain other medications

Myths about Cialis

Let’s clarify a few myths about Cialis. Cialis does not:

- Cure ED

- Increase a man’s sexual desire

- Protect a man or his partner from sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV. Speak to your doctor about ways to guard against sexually transmitted diseases.

- Serve as a male form of birth control

- Not to forget, last but not the least, Cialis is only for men with ED–not for women or children. CIALIS must be used only under a doctor’s care.

Here are a few points to discuss with your doctor before you pop in Cialis:

- Have heart problems such as angina, heart failure, irregular heartbeats, or have had a heart attack. Ask your doctor if it is safe for you to have sexual activity.

- Have low blood pressure or have high blood pressure that is not controlled.

- Have had a stroke

- Have liver problems

- Have kidney problems or require dialysis

- Have retinitis pigmentosa, a rare genetic (runs in families) eye disease

- Have ever had severe vision loss, including a condition called Naion 3

- Have stomach ulcers

- Have a bleeding problem

- Have a deformed penis shape or Peyronie’s disease

- Have had an erection that lasted more than 4 hours

- Have blood cell problems such as sickle cell anemia, multiple myeloma, or leukemia

Conclusion

To sum it all, tell your doctor about all your medication and medical history, inclusive of vitamins and herbal supplements. This is only because Cialis and other medicines may affect each other.