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Why do patients use Cialis?

iGuard.org is currently tracking more than 1,870 patients that use Cialis (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)). Use the table below to learn why iGuard users take this product; click on any underlined condition to get information on other medications used for treatment.
DISEASE / CONDITION % AVERAGE SEVERITY
ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION
100%

How well does Cialis work?

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Average Satisfaction Score
(out of 10)
69 %
Average Effectiveness Score
(out of 10)
68 %
92%   of patients are confident that the good things about Cialis outweigh the bad things.


What do iGuard.org users wish they were told before starting this product?
14%
% patients who wished they learned more before starting
14% of patients taking Cialis wish they were told more about this product before they started it.

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ABOUT Cialis
Active Drug(s): Tadalafil
WHAT DOES IT DO?
This product is used in the treatment of erectile dysfunction. It works by promoting cGMP, which causes smooth muscle relaxation, allowing better blood flow.
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HOW SAFE IS IT?
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Average Risk Rating (ON HOLD)
Pregnancy Category B
Black Box Warning No

FACTS & FIGURES
Date Approved 21 Nov 2003
Generic Available NO
OTC Available NO


What side-effects do iGuard.org users commonly report for Cialis?

49%

49% of patients experience side-effects on Cialis


3%

3% of patients experience SIGNIFICANT side-effects on Cialis


MOST COMMON SIDE EFFECTS...
HEADACHE
NASAL CONGESTION
BLURRED VISION
MUSCLE CRAMPS
HEARTBURN
INDIGESTION
DIZZINESS
FLUSHING
= 10%

Recent alerts for Cialis

There have been no alerts regarding Cialis during the past year.

Drug Comments for Cialis (Tadalafil)

Comments, Questions, and Answers Show Newest | Oldest First 

Question/Comment:

is it adviceble not to take cialis if one have a history of heart disease ? or the word moderation comes into play?

57 year old male
Posted: 2008-12-24 12:10:25     Rating: Star Star Star Star Star

Question/Comment:

Be watchful of alchohol consumption, and any changes in eyes

50 year old male
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00     Rating: Star Star Star Star Star

Question/Comment:

Everybody is different in the way they would respond to Cialis vs. Viagra or Levitra. Viagra works the best for me, but it may be the other way around for other men. Men in my situation need to try all of these products to see which works the best.

59 year old male
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00     Rating: Star Star Star Star Star

Question/Comment:

It might need a couple of hours to begin working.

66 year old male
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00     Rating: Star Star Star Star Star

Question/Comment:

good medicin

62 year old male
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00     Rating: Star Star Star Star Star

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