Getting Your Partner Involved

There are lots of ways you can involve your partner when it comes to erectile dysfunction (ED). Your partner can remind you to make your doctor's appointment, or even make it for you, and then join you when you actually go see your doctor. You and your partner can even discuss the conversation you and your doctor are likely to have before you go.

Ask your partner to write down questions you both have about ED and its treatment.
Talk about the kinds of questions the doctor is likely to ask you about your ED symptoms, such as when they began and how often they happen. Write down the answers before your doctor visit so you can be better prepared for the conversation.

Here are some other things you and your partner may want to sit down and discuss before you start any type of treatment for ED:

What are the options for treating ED, and how would each one fit into our relationship? What features are most important to us?
What can I expect from treatment? What's the definition of success?
If I don't get the results I want right away, am I willing to be patient and give ED treatment a chance to work?
Do you think these treatments will be safe for me?

It can also be helpful if you both take some time to learn about ED together, as well as how CIALIS for daily use and 36-hour CIALIS can help.

It's important to keep in mind that CIALIS only helps with your erection.
ED treatment won't solve any underlying relationship issues you and your partner may have. Talking with your partner and getting more information about ED may help the two of you be more comfortable and open about discussing intimacy and your relationship.

CIALIS is indicated for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.

Important Safety Information for CIALIS^® (tadalafil)

What Is The Most Important Information I Should Know About CIALIS?

Do not take CIALIS if you:

take medicines called “nitrates” which are often prescribed for chest pain as the combination may cause an unsafe drop in blood pressure
use recreational drugs called “poppers” like amyl nitrite and butyl nitrite
are allergic to CIALIS or ADCIRCA™ (tadalafil), or any of its ingredients

After taking a single tablet, some of the active ingredient of CIALIS remains in your body for more than 2 days. The active ingredient can remain longer if you have problems with your kidneys or liver, or you are taking certain other medications

Stop sexual activity and get medical help right away if you get symptoms such as chest pain, dizziness, or nausea during sex. Sexual activity can put an extra strain on your heart, especially if your heart is already weak from a heart attack or heart disease.

What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider Before Taking CIALIS?

CIALIS is not right for everyone. Only your healthcare provider and you can decide if CIALIS is right for you. Ask your healthcare provider if it is safe for you to have sexual activity. You should not take CIALIS if your healthcare provider has told you not to have sexual activity because of your health problems. Before taking CIALIS, tell your doctor about all your medical problems, particularly if you have or ever had:

an allergy to CIALIS or ADCIRCA or any of its ingredients
heart problems such as chest pain, heart failure, irregular heartbeats, or have had a heart attack
high or low blood pressure
stroke
liver or kidney problems
severe vision loss, including a condition called NAION
retinitis pigmentosa, a rare genetic (runs in families) eye disease
a deformed penis shape or Peyronie’s disease
an erection that lasted more than 4 hours
blood cell problems such as sickle cell anemia, multiple myeloma, or leukemia

Can Other Medicines Affect CIALIS?

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take especially if you take:

medicines called "nitrates" which are often prescribed for chest pain
alpha blockers often prescribed for prostate problems
blood pressure medications
medicines for HIV or antifungal medications
erythromycin
other medicines or treatments for ED
CIALIS is also marketed as ADCIRCA for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension. Do not take both CIALIS and ADCIRCA.
Do not take sildenafil citrate (Revatio™) with CIALIS.

What Should I Avoid While Taking CIALIS?

Do not use other ED medicines or ED treatments while taking CIALIS.
Do not drink too much alcohol when taking CIALIS (for example, 5 glasses of wine or 5 shots of whiskey). Drinking too much alcohol can increase your chances of getting a headache or getting dizzy, increasing your heart rate, or lowering your blood pressure.

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. Men 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 within 2 days. Call your healthcare provider if you get any side effect that bothers you or one that does not go away.

Uncommon side effects include:

An erection that won’t go away: If you get an erection lasting more than 4 hours, seek immediate medical help to avoid long-term injury.

In rare instances, men taking prescription ED tablets, including CIALIS, reported a sudden decrease or loss of vision or hearing (sometimes with ringing in the ears and dizziness). It’s not possible to determine if these events are related directly to the ED tablets or to other factors. If you have a sudden decrease or loss of vision or hearing, stop taking any ED tablet, including CIALIS and call your doctor right away.

CIALIS does not:

cure ED
increase a man’s sexual desire
protect a man or his partner from sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV
serve as a male form of birth control

CIALIS is available by prescription only. For additional safety information, talk to your doctor about this medicine and see the full Patient Information.

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