Cialis is a treatment developed by Eli Lilly Laboratories that effectively combats erectile dysfunction disorders.
Obviously, it is not the only drug that treats erectile dysfunction. There are also Viagra (sildenafil), Levitra (vardenafil) and Spedra (avanafil) that belong to this range of treatments. Like the other active ingredients, tadalafil blocks the enzymatic degradation of cyclic guanosine monophosphate in the corpora cavernosa and makes the smooth muscle fibres relax with penile vasodilation. We will now have a look at the benefits and differences between these drugs.
Erectile dysfunction treatment dosages
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Cialis comes in 10mg and 20mg dosages, whilst Cialis once a day is available in 2.5mg and 5mg. Viagra comes in 25, 50 and 100mg dosages. Levitra comes in two forms: pill (5mg, 10mg and 20mg), and orodispersible tablet (10mg). Finally, you can obtain Spedra in 50mg, 100mg or 200 mg doses. Cialis offers the widest selection of doses, with a low dosage if you want to take it every day, and a higher dosage for occasional events. This gives it a real advantage.
How long does it take to work?
How long does Cialis last?
Again, Cialis is the quickest to work, especially the once a day version, which is effective immediately after taking it. Cialis classic takes 30 minutes to have an effect, like Viagra. Finally, Levitra and Spedra take about 15 minutes to start working.
How long does it stay in the body?
Once again, Cialis holds the biggest advantage here. Tadalafil stays active in the body for 36 hours, which means once you have taken it, it will help you gain an erection any time in that 36 hours as long as you are sexually excited. Cialis once a day lasts for 24 hours, sildenafil for 4 hours, Vardenafil for 5 hours and avanafil for 6 hours. That’s why Cialis has been dubbed the “weekend pill”: if you take it on Friday night, you can feel the effects until Sunday afternoon.
What are Cialis’ other advantages?
Tadalafil is mainly used to treat erectile dysfunction issues in men. In combination with sexual stimulation, Tadalafil helps the man achieve and maintain an erection by increasing blood flow to the penis.
Tadalafil is also prescribed to treat enlarged prostate symptoms (benign prostatic hyperplasia, BPH). It helps relieve symptoms of BPH, such as difficulty urinating, weak pressure when urinating, and frequent or urgent need to urinate (including at night time). Tadalafil works by relaxing the smooth muscles in the prostate and bladder.
This drug does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases (such as HIV, hepatitis B, gonorrhoea, syphilis). It is advisable to use latex condoms in conjunction with this treatment. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
Tadalafil is also available under another brand name to treat high blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary hypertension).
How to make the most of Cialis’ advantages
Read the leaflet provided by your pharmacist before taking Tadalafil and whenever you renew your prescription. If you have any questions, you should ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Take this medication orally, with or without food, as directed by your doctor. Do not take Cialis more than once a day.
The dosage is based on your medical condition, response to therapy, and other medications you are taking. Make sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist about any other products you are taking (including prescription drugs, OTC drugs and natural products).
Cialis can help to fight BPH (Benign prostate hyperplasia)
To treat symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia you should take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor, which is usually once a day. Talk to your doctor if you are also taking Finasteride to treat BPH, about how long you should continue taking this treatment.
There are two ways to take Cialis to treat erectile dysfunction. Your doctor will determine the best way for you to take Tadalafil. Make sure you closely follow your doctor’s instructions about dosage. The first way to take Cialis is simply whenever you need it, which is usually at least 30 minutes before sexual activity. Tadalafil can improve its user’s abilities for up to 36 hours.
Taking Tadalafil every day
The second way to treat erectile dysfunction is to take Tadalafil regularly, once a day every day. If you choose this version, you can have sex at any time between doses.
Follow your doctor’s recommendation if you are taking Tadalafil for treating both erectile dysfunction and benign prostatic hyperplasia: The dosage will usually be once a day. You can also have sex at any time between doses.
If you are taking Tadalafil once a day for either BPH or erectile dysfunction, take it consistently to get the best result. Take it at the same time each day to help you remember.
To conclude, it can be said that Cialis has four big advantages compared to other treatments for erectile dysfunction: There are two different versions, it lasts 36 hours, and it can be prescribed for benign prostatic hyperplasia and to treat high blood pressure. Therefore it’s a good choice when looking to cure your erectile dysfunction.
Medical review on March 10, 2017 by Dr. Davis Taylor
