CIALIS®The following
information is a summary. It is not intended to
replace a doctor's instructions.
USES
This medication is used to treat male sexual function
problems (erection problems).
HOW
TO USE
This drug is taken by mouth as needed between four
hours and one-half hour before sexual activity (about
one hour before is most effective). Take only as
directed, usually once daily as needed. CIALIS works
along with sexual stimulation to help achieve an
erection.
SIDE
EFFECTS
Headache, flushing, stomach upset, nasal stuffiness,
diarrhea and dizziness might occur. If these effects
persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.
PRECAUTIONS
Before using this drug, it is important to mention
in the medical questionnaire any allergies (especially
drug allergies), any penis conditions such as fibrosis/scarring,
history of painful/prolonged erection (priapism),
sickle cell anemia, blood system cancers (such as
leukemia or myeloma), or Peyronie's disease, eye
problems (retina diseases), kidney or liver disease,
bleeding disorders or active stomach ulcers, heart
diseases, stroke or severe high or low blood pressure.
Limit alcohol intake, as it may aggravate side effects
of this drug. To avoid dizziness and lightheadedness
when rising from a seated or lying position, get
up slowly. The elderly may be more sensitive to
the side effects of this drug, therefore caution
is advised in this group.
DRUG
INTERACTIONS
It is important that you list all prescription and
over-the-counter medicine you use on the medical
questionnaire, especially any nitrate medications
(e.g., nitroglycerin, isosorbide, dinitrate), nitroprusside
(any nitric oxide donor medicines), cimetidine,
erythromycin, azole antifungals (e.g., itraconazole,
ketoconazole), mibefradil, rifamycins (e.g., rifampin)
or high blood pressure medicines. DO
NOT USE CIALIS IF YOU ARE TAKING ANY NITRATE MEDICATION
(e.g., nitroglycerin, isosorbide, dinitrate), nitroprusside
(any nitric oxide donor medicines).
STORAGE
Store at room temperature away from sunlight and
moisture. Keep this and all medications out of the
reach of children.
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