Cialis
Cialis is a long-lasting erectile dysfunction treatment, and is effective for up to 36-hours. Cialis is available as tablets that you take daily (2.5mg or 5mg) or just before you want to have sex (10mg or 20mg). The active ingredient in Cialis is Tadalafil.
You can use your Superdrug Online Doctor prescription to buy Cialis at any pharmacy in Ireland.
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What is Cialis?
Cialis is a prescription-only medication for erectile dysfunction, and contains the active ingredient tadalafil. It can be a good alternative to treatments like Viagra because it has a longer-lasting effect (up to 36 hours). There are two types of Cialis:
- Cialis – which is available in a 10mg or 20mg strength, and is taken just before you are going to have sex.
- Cialis Daily – A lower dose of Cialis, available in a 2.5mg or 5mg strength, which is taken every day. This can be a better option for people who have frequent or spontaneous sex.
Can I buy Cialis online?
To get a prescription for Cialis from us, you will need to provide information via an easy online questionnaire. One of our doctors will review your details and issue a prescription, provided Cialis is safe and appropriate for you to use. You can use your prescription to buy Cialis at a pharmacy of your choice. If, for any reason, Cialis is unsuitable for you then you will be refunded. Sometimes the doctors may ask you to provide additional information before they can safely prescribe the medication.
Do not buy Cialis online without a prescription. Any website that claims to sell Cialis without a prescription is not only illegal, but putting your health at risk for profit. There is no legitimate way to buy Cialis without a prescription, nor is it safe to do so.
How Cialis works
Cialis works in a similar way to other erectile dysfunction treatments. It relaxes muscles around your penis, improving blood flow and making it easier to get and keep erections when you’re aroused.
If taken before sex, Cialis:
- starts working in about 30 mins
- lasts for up to 36 hours
- might not work as well if you drink alcohol or eat a heavy meal beforehand
If you take Cialis Daily, you do not need to plan to take it before sex. Cialis Daily is always working, and helps you get an erection whenever you’re ready to have sex.
How to take Cialis
Taking Cialis is easy, just like any other tablet you swallow:
- For Cialis 10mg and 20mg – take your tablet 1 hour before you want to have sex, and avoid heavy meals before you take it
- For Cialis Daily – take your tablet at the same time every day
- Swallow your tablet whole, with water if needed
- Don’t take more than 1 tablet every 24 hours
- Avoid drinking alcohol to get the best results and less risk of side effects
What are the dosages of Cialis?
There are 4 dosages of Cialis. 2 daily doses and 2 doses taken before sex. Daily doses can be a better choice if you have sex on more than 3 different days a week.
Cialis 2.5mg:
- The lower-strength daily dose
- You can try this dose if you’ve tried 5mg and it worked well but it gives you some mild side effects
- Daily doses
- The standard daily dose
- This is the recommended dose if you’ve not tried Cialis Daily before
Cialis 10mg:
- The standard before sex dose
- This is the recommended dose if you’ve not tried Cialis before
Cialis 20mg:
- The higher-strength before sex dose
- You could try this dose if 10mg does not work for you and you don’t get any serious side effects
Make sure to check with a doctor before switching the dose of any medication.
Reviews of Cialis
- Cialis works for 60-70% of people who try it
- Cialis has a rating of 8.7 out of 10 for erectile dysfunction treatment according to user reviews on drugs.com
- On average, patients who used Superdrug Online Doctor to order Cialis treatment rate it 4.6 out of 5 stars on Trustpilot.com
Cialis Safety Information
Cialis can cause some side effects and it may react with other medication you’re taking. For full safety information, please read the patient information leaflet that comes with your medication – Cialis taken before sex PIL, Cialis Daily PIL.
Cialis side effects
Less than 2% of people appear to get side effects when taking Cialis 10mg. If you think you’re having side effects, talk to your regular doctor.
Common side effects of Cialis are:
- headache
- stuffy or runny nose
- flushing
- indigestion
- muscle aches
Uncommon side effects of Cialis are:
- increased heart rate
- changes in blood pressure
- blood in the urine
- ringing in the ears
- palpitations
- erection that won’t go away (priapism)
- blurred vision
- eye pains
- increased sweating
- difficulty breathing
- nose bleeds
- dizziness
- nausea, being sick or abdominal pain
- a rash
- chest pain
- tiredness
If you suffer from severe side effects such as:
- visual loss
- chest pain
- a prolonged, painful erection
- a seizure
you should always see a doctor immediately and stop taking Cialis.
If your side effects become serious and/or are impacting your life too much for you to want to continue taking Cialis, then you should stop taking it and discuss it with your doctor.
You shouldn’t just adjust or switch your treatment without medical advice as everyone’s body reacts slightly differently to medications.
Drug interactions
You may not be able to take Cialis if you’re taking some types of medications, since they might react, including:
- nitrates, e.g. isosorbide mononitrate, glyceryl trinitrate
- some antibiotics, e.g. erythromycin
- antifungals, e.g. ketoconazole and itraconazole
- antivirals, e.g. ritonavir and saquinavir
- alpha-blockers, e.g. tamsulosin, doxazosin, alfuzosin
- other erectile dysfunction medications, e.g. Viagra, Levitra etc
Alcohol and grapefruit juice can react with your medication too.
Pre-existing conditions
You may not be able to take Cialis if you have:
- Peyronie’s disease (a condition that causes the penis to curve)
- heart problems or have had a stroke
- certain visual/ eye conditions
- kidney or liver disease
- sickle cell anaemia, multiple myeloma or leukaemia
