Description if you expect to use tadalafil frequently such as twice a week or more, taking a daily dose at the lowest strength may be appropriate for you, depending on your preference and your clinicain's assessment. Tadalafil is a prescription medication for erectile dysfunction. It is a type of medication known as a pde 5 inhibitor, and helps men to get an erection when they are unable to naturally. Tadalafil works in the same way as cialis, but can be manufactured by any pharmaceutical company. This means that tadalafil is usually available at a lower price than cialis. Which is also used to treat erectile dysfunction. Description directions tadalafil comes as 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg and 20 mg tablets. Dose for erectile dysfunction the usual dose of tadalafil for erectile dysfunction is 2.5 mg when you need it. Do not take more than 1 tablet a day. Your doctor may increase or decrease your dose, depending on how well it works and how often you take it. The effects may last longer than 24 hours, so you're not recommended to take the 10 mg or 20 mg tablets every day. For the tablet to work properly, you'll need to be sexually excited. How to take it swallow your tablets whole with a drink of water or juice but not grapefruit juice. For erectile dysfunction, take 1 tablet at least 30 minutes before you want to have sex. If you take too much taking too much tadalafil can cause side effects, including headache dizziness indigestion stuffy nose changes to your vision such as blurred vision you take more than your prescribed dose of tadalafil go to 111.nhs.uk or call 111 if you need to go to ae, do not drive yourself. Get someone else to drive you or call for an ambulance. Take the tadalafil packet, or the leaflet inside it, plus any remaining medicine with you. Direction warnings as with all medications, this drug may cause side effects, though not everyone experiences them. These effects are typically mild to moderate. If you experience any of the following side effects, discontinue use and seek medical attention immediately allergic reactions, including rashes uncommon. Chest pain do not use nitrates but seek immediate medical assistance uncommon. Priapism, a prolonged and possibly painful erection after taking tadalafil rare. If you have such an erection lasting continuously for more than 4 hours, contact a doctor immediately. Sudden loss of vision rare. Other reported side effects include common may affect up to 1 in 10 people headache back pain muscle aches pain in arms and legs facial flushing nasal congestion indigestion uncommon may affect up to 1 in 100 people dizziness stomachache, nausea, vomiting, and reflux blurred vision eye pain difficulty breathing presence of blood in urine prolonged erection sensation of pounding heartbeat fast heart rate high or low blood pressure nosebleeds ringing in the ears swelling of the hands, feet, or ankles fatigue rare may affect up to 1 in 1000 people fainting seizures and passing memory loss swelling of the eyelids red eyes sudden decrease or loss of hearing hives w743y743w743y743w743y752 warnings ingredients what tadalafil contains the active substance is tadalafil. Each 2.5 mg tablet contains 2.5 mg of tadalafil. The other ingredients may vary depending on the manufacturer of the tablet. Ingredients faq does tadalafil help with an enlarged prostate? Tadalafil is also used by men who have benign prostatic hyperplasia bph. Men who have this condition have difficulty urinating, with a decreased flow, amongst other symptoms. Tadalafil reduces these symptoms and reduces the need for prostate surgery. Side effects of tadalafil side effects are uncommon but can include headaches, indigestion, palpitations racing heartbeat, light headedness, facial flushing, nasal congestion and muscle aches. These side effects should not last more than a few hours after taking a dose of tadalafil. Tadalafil's long term side effects are rare. Heart problems have been reported by some men. However, many of these men had heart issues before taking their medication. It’s important to let our clinicians know of any medical conditions or medication during your consultation. Can tadalafil pills be split? Splitting tadalafil tablets is not recommended. You should take tadalafil tablets in the dosage suggested by your clinician or as explained in the patient information leaflet. Is tadalafil stronger than viagra? One medication is not ‘stronger’ than the other they just work differently and over a different period of time to manage ed. Why is tadalafil known as the 'weekend' pill? You might hear or see people referring to tadalafil as the ‘weekend’ pill. This is because the effects of tadalafil can last up to 36 hours, giving you help with getting an erection across a 2.5 day period. Taken on a friday afternoon evening, the medication could take effect for the whole weekend, hence the nickname tadalafil weekend pill. Drug interactions with tadalafil