Precautions and warnings with Cialis

Impotence treatment has developed a great deal over the last decade, thanks to the introduction of orally administered pills such as Cialis (tadalafil), Viagra (sildenafil) and Levitra (vardenafil). Cialis in particular has been enjoying a status unique in itself; it can give you the opportunity to have sex anytime you wish. Despite such an astounding advantage, there are certain precautions and warnings that you need to pay heed to before taking a PDE-5 inhibitor drug.

Beware of allergic reactions

Erectile dysfunction (ED) itself is a problem worse enough for you to not entertain another irritable side effect and there can be nothing more irritable than allergic reactions to tadalafil or any other ingredient of Cialis. Talk to your doctor if you are not sure whether or not you are allergic to Cialis ingredients. If you are already allergic, ask your doctor if you are suitable to take tadalafil pills.

A sexual health check

It is a prerequisite of erectile dysfunction treatment that you let your doctor know about the minutest of details pertaining to your sexual health. Inform your doctor if you have any penis conditions such as Peyronie's disease, angulation, priapism, and scarring/fibrosis. Successful treatment of your erectile problem will depend on the information you provide.

Cialis and other health conditions

Cialis tadalafil is inadvisable with health conditions such as sickle cell anemia, leukemia, myeloma, severe kidney or liver complications, genetic eye problems, high or low blood pressure, stomach ulcers, bleeding disorders, heart conditions and recent history of stroke. Heart diseases that can prevent you from taking Cialis include heart attack or acute arrhythmia in the last 6 months, aortic stenosis, heart failure, idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis, coronary artery disease, and angina. Once again, you have to let your doctor know about any of these conditions before taking Cialis.

A PDE-5 inhibitor drug like Cialis may cause vision problems in rarest of instances. Once you experience bluish or blurred vision after taking Cialis, contact your doctor as soon as possible and stop taking the medicine. Avoid doing any task that requires a high level of alertness and clarity of vision, e.g. operating heavy machinery or driving. Restrict your physical movements until you feel your vision is back to its normal strength.

Dizziness is another common side effect of tadalafil and other PDE-5 inhibitors. It may cause you to feel disoriented and physically unstable, which can limit your sexual pleasure. Excessive consumption of alcohol can exacerbate this side effect, so it is advisable that you drink moderately before taking Cialis. To reduce the circling sensation in your head, try to get up slowly from a sitting or lying posture.

Who can use it?

Cialis and the other drugs within the category of PDE-5 blockers are strictly not advisable for women and any man below the age of 18 years. Erectile dysfunction is a male problem and women should never take any medicine which is prescribed for ED treatment. Never take Cialis for recreational use without a doctor's approval.