What
is CIALIS®?
CIALIS® is a prescription medicine taken by mouth
for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED) in men.
CIALIS® (pronounced see-AL-iss) was shown to improve
erectile function compared to placebo up to 36 hours
following dosing. In clinical studies, the ability to
have sexual activity was improved in some patients at
30 minutes after taking a dose.
ED is a condition where the penis does
not harden and expand when a man is sexually excited,
or when he cannot keep an erection. A man who has trouble
getting or keeping an erection should see his doctor
for help if the condition bothers him. CIALIS® may
help a man with ED get and keep an erection when he
is sexually excited
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
CIALIS® is only for men with
ED. CIALIS® is not for women or children. CIALIS®
must be used only under a doctor's care.
How
does CIALIS®
work?
When a man is sexually stimulated, his body's normal
physical response is to increase blood flow to his penis.
This results in an erection. CIALIS® helps increase
blood flow to the penis and may help men with ED get
and keep an erection satisfactory for sexual activity.
Once a man has completed sexual activity, blood flow
to his penis decreases, and his erection goes away.
About
CIALIS®
CIALIS was shown to be effective in men over the age
of 18 years who have erectile dysfunction, including
men with diabetes or who have undergone prostatectomy.
Talk to your doctor to see if CIALIS®
is right for you.
Do NOT
take CIALIS® if you:
Take any medicines called nitrates.
Take medicines called "alpha blockers",
other than Flomax® 0.4mg once-daily.
Use recreational drugs called "poppers"
like amyl nitrate and butyl nitrate.
You have been told by your healthcare
provider to not have sexual activity because of health
problems.
Take any medicines called nitrates.
Nitrates are commonly used to treat angina. Angina
is a symptom of heart disease and can cause pain in
your chest, jaw, or down your arm.
Medicines called nitrates include nitroglycerin
that is found in tablets, sprays, ointments, pastes,
or patches. Nitrates can also be found in other medicines
such as isosorbide dinitrate or isosorbide mononitrate.
Some recreational drugs called "poppers" also contain
nitrates, such as amyl nitrate and butyl nitrate. Do
not use CIALIS if you are using these drugs. Ask your
doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure if any of your
medicines are nitrates.
Do NOT
take CIALIS® if you:
Take medicines called "alpha blockers",
other than Flomax® 0.4 mg daily. Alpha blockers
are sometimes prescribed for prostate problems or
high blood pressure. If CIALIS® is taken with
alpha blockers other than Flomax? 0.4 mg daily, your
blood pressure could suddenly drop to an unsafe level.
You could get dizzy and faint.
You have been told by your healthcare
provider to not have sexual activity because of health
problems. Sexual activity can put an extra strain
on your heart, especially if your heart is already
weak from a heart attack or heart disease.
Are allergic to CIALIS® or any
of its ingredients. The active ingredient in CIALIS®
is called tadalafil.
What
are the possible side effects of CIALIS®?
The most common side effects with CIALIS® are headache,
indigestion, back pain, muscle aches, flushing, and
stuffy or runny nose. These side effects usually go
away after a few hours. Patients who get back pain and
muscle aches usually get it 12 to 24 hours after taking
CIALIS. Back pain and muscle aches usually go away by
themselves within 48 hours. Call your doctor if you
get a side effect that bothers you or one that will
not go away.
CIALIS
may uncommonly cause:
an erection that won't go away (priapism).
If you get an erection that lasts more than 4 hours,
get medical help right away. Priapism must be treated
as soon as possible or lasting damage can happen to
your penis including the inability to have erections.
vision changes, such as seeing a
blue tinge to objects or having difficulty telling
the difference between the colors blue and green.
These are not all the side effects of CIALIS®.
For more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Can other medications affect CIALIS®?
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take including
prescription and non?prescription medicines, vitamins,
and herbal supplements. CIALIS® and other medicines
may affect each other. Always check with your doctor
before starting or stopping any medicines. Especially
tell your doctor if you take any of the following:
medicines called nitrates.
medicines called alpha blockers.
These include Hytrin® (terazosin HCl), Flomax®
(tamsulosin HCl),
Cardura® (doxazosin mesylate),
Minipress® (prazosin HCl) or Uroxatral® (alfuzosin
HCl).
ritonavir (Norvir®) or indinavir
(Crixivan®)
ketoconazole or itraconazole (such
as Nizoral® or Sporanox®)
erythromycin
other medicines or treatments for
ED
General Information about CIALIS:
Medicines are sometimes prescribed for
conditions other than those described in patient information
leaflets. Do not use CIALIS® for a condition for
which it was not prescribed. Do not give CIALIS®
to other people, even if they have the same symptoms
that you have. It may harm them.
CIALIS® is not for everyone. Men
taking any form of nitrates (often used to control anginal
chest pain) should never take CIALIS®, as the combination
may cause an unsafe drop in blood pressure. Men taking
medicines called "alpha blockers" (sometimes prescribed
for prostate problems or high blood pressure), with
exception of Flomax® (tamsulosin HCl) 0.4 mg once-daily,
should not take CIALIS®. This combination could
cause a significant drop in blood pressure.
In clinical trials, the most common
side effects with CIALIS® were headache, upset stomach,
backache, and muscle ache. Most men weren't bothered
by the side effects enough to stop taking CIALIS®.
In placebo controlled Phase III clinical trials, discontinuation
rates in patients treated with CIALIS® 10 mg or
20 mg was 3.1%, compared to 1.4% in placebo treated
patients.
Men should discuss their health status
with their doctors to ensure CIALIS® is right for
them and that they are healthy enough to engage in sexual
activity. CIALIS® is not recommended in patients
who have suffered a heart attack or stroke within the
last 6 months, or patients who have significantly low
blood pressure, uncontrolled high blood pressure, unstable
angina, severe liver impairment, or retinitis pigmentosa
(a rare eye disorder). CIALIS® does not protect
a man or his partner from sexually transmitted diseases
(STDs), including HIV.
Cialis® is a registered trademark
of Lilly LLC. For more information visit www.cialis.com