You have probably heard people talking about Cialis a lot, sometimes even secretively. But what exactly is Cialis? What is it used for?
Thousands of men from around the world suffer from a condition called as erectile dysfunction. This is a condition which makes men not able to get an erection and hold an erection long enough to participate in sexual activity with a partner. This can also create a problem in the relationships of people as the partner is often not satisfied in the sexual activity. Also, this condition can cause a man to lose confidence and go into depression because of it.
So, What Exactly is Cialis?
Cialis is a drug that is commonly used to solve the problem of erectile dysfunction in men. Cialis helps relax the muscles that surround the blood vessels and also helps in controlling the blood flow to the required areas during sexual intercourse so that the man can hold his erection for a longer period of time.
One very important thing to know about Cialis is that it is not a drug that will help in sexual arousal of the man. So, do not expect to get an erection as soon as you take the drug. It is a drug that will help in getting an erection when you get sexually aroused. Many men make the mistake of thinking that the drug will help in getting sexually aroused, but now you know the truth.
Cialis and its Drug Interactions
Cialis, as expected with most drugs is not good to consume with certain other kinds of drugs. We need to be really careful while using drugs.
Severe Interactions: These drugs have a severe interaction with Cialis and hence should never be taken together:
- CGMP specific PDE type-5 inhibitors
- CGMP specific PDE type-5 nitrates
- PDE inhibitors
- Riociguat
If you are on any of these medications already, it is advised not to take Cialis as you might encounter terrible side effects. It is advised to speak to your doctor before taking Cialis if you are taking any of these other medications. Your doctor would be able to advise you on what to do.
Moderate Interactions: These following drugs have a moderate interaction with Cialis but still will cause harm if taken together:
- Sildenafil (Erectile Dysfunction)
- Tadalafil (Erectile Dysfunction)
- SLT Strong CYP3A4 Inhibitors
- CGMP Specific PDE Type-5 Inhibitors
- CGMP Specific PDE Type-5 I Alpha Blockers
- Sildenafil (Ed) - Tadalafil/HIV Inhibitors
- Cobicistat
- Telaprevir
As you can see, these are drugs that a lot of people around the world take and Cialis as well is a popular drug. So, you can guess that these drugs may be accidentally taken together by men and when this happens, they may end up with a lot of side effects and problems which may require immediate medical care to treat.
Therefore, always learn about what drugs you can take a drug with and what drugs you cannot take them with. You would do well to always contact your doctor before taking any medication. This is a good practice to follow.
