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The reasons not to take Cialis with alcohol

Here are some reasons for not consuming this drug with alcohol:

  • Alcohol prevents natural erection process.  Taking alcohol before sexual activity does not improve your abilities. Alcohol impairs the ability to get a normal erection, and in combination with Cialis it may cause headaches and dizziness.
  • Alcohol is a blood thinner and the prescribing label instructs that Cialis should not be taken with blood thinners.
  • Alcohol increases Cialis side effects.  Such side effects as: headache, dizziness, facial flushing, indigestion, diarrhea can be severe and more intense.

If you still wish to take alcohol, be careful and not exceed to avoid possible risks for your health.

Can I Combine Cialis With Alcohol?

In special studies involving men who drank large amounts of alcohol while being on Cialis the following most common symptoms were reported:

  • Dizziness;
  • A rapid heart rate (tachycardia);
  • Headaches;
  • Stomach upset;
  • Low blood pressure.

The manufacturer advises not to use alcohol in large amounts while taking Cialis. Talk with your doctor about alcohol consumption in combination with Cialis. Your doctor understands your situation best because he knows your health conditions and your response to the therapy. Based on your current health situation your doctor will recommended the max safe dose of alcohol while on Cialis. If there are other medical reasons (certain diseases) for you not to drink alcohol, tell your doctor about them.

Alcohol and Cialis can have similar effects on blood vessels, causing them open wider. Besides alcohol may increase the risk of appearing side effects of Cialis.

 

Dosage Forms and Strengths

One of the main things to keep in mind about Cialis is the strength of the medication. The point is that Cialis is produced in different dosages.

Four strengths of film-coated, almond-shaped tablets are available on the market. The tablets are of different sizes and different shades of yellow.

2.5-mg tablets debossed with “C 2 1/2”

5-mg tablets debossed with “C 5”

10-mg tablets debossed with “C 10”

20-mg tablets debossed with “C 20”

A male takes a pill that works as it is intended to, still maximum strength means increased rate of side effects. That is why it is important not to exceed the recommended dose.

Cialis is available in small doses 2.5 mg and 5 mg tablets, the strength of which fits the majority of people with ED. It is easy to start with min dose which is usually recommended by doctors. Small doses are usually taken daily, while higher strengths are recommended for use as needed and for more serious problems with potency.

We advise to consult your doctor to determine the right dose for you.

Warnings and Precautions

To estimate the erectile dysfunction it is necessary to make an appropriate medical assessment to determine potential underlying causes and treatment options.

Before taking this drug it is important to note the following things:

The cardiovascular status of males suffering from ED should be carefully considered, because of the great cardiac risk related to sexual activity.

If sexual activity is inadvisable for a person ED therapies including Cialis are not recommended at all. Persons experiencing symptoms of heart diseases during sexual activity should stop sexual activity and seek immediate medical attention.

For those who use nitrate drugs at least 48 hours should have elapsed after the last dose of Cialis before nitrate administration is considered. That is why nitrates are taken under close control by your doctor. Males who experience chest pain after taking Cialis should seek immediate medical help and not take nitrates because in this case nitrates can interact with Cialis and make the situation worse.

Cialis is not recommended for those who suffer from:

  • myocardial infarction within the last 90 days
  • unstable angina or angina occurring during sexual intercourse
  • heart failure in the last 6 months
  • uncontrolled arrhythmias, hypotension (<90/50 mm Hg), or uncontrolled hypertension (>170/100 mm Hg)
  • stroke within the last 6 months.

The reports of prolonged erections or  priapism (painful erections greater than 6 hours in duration) are rare. Priapism can result in a great damage to the erectile tissue. Males  who have an erection lasting greater than 4-6 hours, whether painful or not, should seek emergency medical help.

Sickle cell anemia, multiple myeloma, or leukemia and anatomical deformation of the penis may predispose patients to priapism. Cialis should be prescribed for such patients with great caution.

Dosage and Administration for Cialis

Cialis for Use as needed in treatment of Erectile Dysfunction:

The recommended starting dose of tadalafil for use as needed is 10 mg for healthy patients. The dose may be increased to 20 mg or decreased to 5 mg, it depends on individual efficacy and response to the therapy. The prescribed dose should be taken once per day for all the patients. Cialis for use as needed improves erectile function in comparison to placebo up to 36 hours.

Cialis for Daily Use:

The recommended starting dose of the drug for daily use is 2.5 mg, taken at the same time every day, regardless to timing of sexual activity. The dose for daily use may be increased to 5 mg, based on individual efficacy and response to therapy.

The drug may be taken without regard to food.

The recommended dose for use as needed for patients with renal insufficiency is between 5mg-10mg, it depends on the severity of the disease and the amount of other drugs which the patient receives while taking Cialis.

Cialis for use as needed in patients with hepatic impairment should not exceed 10mg per day.

For patients over 65 years old there is no requirement dose adjustment.