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How CIALIS for Daily Use Can Help

CIALIS for daily use is a low dose ED (erectile dysfunction) treatment that is taken every day that can improve erectile function. It can be a very effective option for men with a range of ED severity and other health problems.

Why choose CIALIS for daily use?

CIALIS for daily use:

When taken every day, it can help you be ready anytime between doses. You no longer have to plan sex around taking a pill
It is a clinically proven low-dose ED treatment option
Side effects were similar to those seen with 36-hour CIALIS

Learn how to take CIALIS for daily use>>

Finding the right dose of CIALIS for daily use

CIALIS for daily use is available in 2 doses (2.5 mg and 5 mg) so it's easy for your doctor to adjust your dose. You and your doctor will determine the dose that works best for you. Your doctor may change your dose of CIALIS depending on your body's response to the medicine and on your medical condition.

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take

Your doctor must know about all the medicines (both prescription and nonprescription), vitamins, and herbal supplements you take. CIALIS and other medicines may affect each other. Your doctor needs to be aware of any potential drug interactions. Always check with your doctor before you start or stop any medicines.

It is especially important for your doctor to know if you take medicines called nitrates (often used for chest pain), medicines called alpha blockers (sometimes prescribed for prostate problems or high blood pressure), other blood pressure medicines, antifungals, or medicines for HIV.

CIALIS works only with sexual stimulation

You won't get an erection just by taking CIALIS for daily use. Sexual stimulation is needed to get an erection. When sexual activity is over and blood flow to the penis decreases, your erection will go away.

CIALIS for daily use is convenient to take

Because the absorption of CIALIS is not affected by food, you can take daily CIALIS anytime during the day or evening. You can eat and drink what you want. But do not drink alcohol in excess (to a level of intoxication) when taking CIALIS. Too much alcohol can increase your chances of:

Headache
Dizziness
A drop in blood pressure
Increased heart rate

How much does CIALIS for daily use cost?

Eli Lilly and Company does not set the retail price of CIALIS. Prices for prescription drugs may vary by state or region. The best person to answer this question is your pharmacist, since retail prices are set at local pharmacies. You may want to check the price at more than one pharmacy. In general, the cost of CIALIS for daily use (30-day supply) should cost about the same as the pricing for 8 tablets of 36-hour CIALIS. This means that if you now use 2 or more tablets of 36-hour CIALIS each week (8 tablets per month), the cost of treatment with CIALIS for daily use should not be higher.See more questions>>


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CIALIS is indicated for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.

Important Safety Information for CIALIS^® (tadalafil)

Who Should Not Take 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

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. 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 angina, 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

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. Stop sexual activity and get medical help right away if you get symptoms such as chest pain, dizziness, or nausea during sex.

Can Other Medicines Affect CIALIS?

After taking a single tablet, some of the active ingredient of CIALIS remains in your body for more than 2 days. 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: As with any ED tablet, in the rare event of 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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Q:	Is CIALIS covered by my medical insurance?
A:	You should speak with your insurance company about coverage for CIALIS. Insurance companies have different policies regarding prescription drug coverage.
Q:	If an insurance company will cover only (# tablets) of CIALIS 2.5 mg for CIALIS for daily use, can the pharmacy dispense this amount from the CIALIS for daily use blister pack?
A:	CIALIS for daily use is packaged with 30 tablets (2 blister packs, each containing 15 pills) labeled for each day of the week. Eli Lilly and Company does not recommend splitting the packaging because it was not intended to be opened and partially dispensed. Please talk with your doctor for more information.
Q:	My insurance company will cover (# tablets) of 36-hour CIALIS and will cover only (# tablets) of CIALIS for daily use. Why won't my insurance company cover 30 tablets of CIALIS for daily use?
A:	It is important to talk with your insurance company about coverage for CIALIS. Insurance companies have different policies regarding prescription drug coverage. Your doctor can help determine which CIALIS dosing option may best meet your needs.