This is a class of drugs called PDE5 inhibitors.

Oral prescription medicines (tablets) are the most common medical treatment for ED. These medicines are convenient to use. Prescription ED tablets work well for most men who have mild, moderate, or severe ED. These medicines can work even when ED is caused by another medical condition, such as diabetes or high blood pressure.

You have choices.

CIALIS is one of three medicines in this class of prescription drugs. These ED medicines help increase blood flow in the penis when a man is sexually stimulated. The medicines help a man with ED get and keep an erection that is firm enough for sexual activity. Once sexual intercourse is completed, blood flow to the penis lessens, and the erection goes away.

Understand your ED treatment choices.

All ED tablets are not exactly the same. They can differ in:

• Length of time a single dose of medicine works
• Possible side effects
• Food or medicine interactions

If one medicine does not work for you, another one may.

To find the treatment that's right for you, talk with your doctor.

For most men, oral medicines work well to treat ED. Research shows that some men who do not respond to these medicines may not be taking the medicine the right way or taking the right dose. Because the medicines come in different dosages, your doctor can adjust the dosage to help find the right dose that works for you.

Go To: Lifestyle Changes

To help treat ED, your doctor or other healthcare professional may suggest you make some lifestyle changes, such as:

• Quit smoking
• Get to and stay at a healthy weight
• Exercise regularly
• Limit alcohol
• Stop using recreational drugs (such as marijuana, cocaine, or heroin)

These changes may also help to improve health conditions that may be related to ED, such as diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure.

Go To: Counseling

To have a satisfying sexual experience, your mind and your body need to work together. When emotional or relationship problems get in the way, they can make ED worse. Sometimes a man or a couple can benefit from talking with a trained counselor to help resolve personal issues that might be interfering with sexual intimacy. Some of these issues might include anger, resentment, lack of trust, fear of not being able to perform sexually, or disappointment. Some doctors believe that a combination of medical treatment and counseling for ED may achieve the best results.

Go To: Other ED Treatment Options

Your doctor may recommend other ED treatment options, such as injection therapy or surgery. These options may be suggested if you cannot take an oral medicine because of a health condition or interactions with other medicines you are taking.