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Introduction
Numerous Cialis generics, like the original medicine, are used in the treatment of the most common potency disorder among men of all ages - erectile dysfunction. This is the main indication for the use of this drug. Less commonly, Cialis is used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a condition in which the prostate gland is larger than normal, which is often accompanied by erectile dysfunction and lower urinary tract symptoms. Benign hyperplasia is not accompanied by the presence of malignant cells, as a result of which its conservative therapy is possible. This indication for use was not immediately identified. The fact that Cialis is a drug that can be used for solo or combination therapy of BPH was only approved by the FDA in 2012, while it received approval as a remedy for erectile dysfunction in 2003.
Cialis generics, just like the original drug, act due to the presence in their composition of the active substance Tadalafil, a highly selective PDE-5 inhibitor, which affects the mechanism of erection formation by expanding blood vessels by relaxing the smooth muscles of the walls of the arteries of the penis. The drug works only under the condition of sexual arousal, therefore it is not suitable for the treatment of those cases of erectile dysfunction that are associated with a weakened libido.
Overview of Generic Cialis Dosages
While branded Cialis is only available to consumers in three dosages (5, 10 and 20 mg), generic Cialis offers a seemingly richer choice. On the shelves of online pharmacies selling generics from a variety of manufacturers, you can find versions such as 40 mg, 2.5 mg, less often - 15 mg. For some patients, these options are more suitable than traditional ones. However, do not forget that the maximum daily dosage of Tadalafil is 20 mg, and under no circumstances should it be exceeded. Therefore, when purchasing pills with a dosage of 40 milligrams, the buyer can be guided by considerations of economy, since if one pill is divided into two dosages, then each dosage will cost less than a separate pill, but taking a whole 40 mg pill in order to increase the effectiveness of the drug is prohibited.
The main scenarios for the use of various dosages of Cialis and its generics can be described as follows. Men whose potency problem is rooted in the field of psychology usually choose a dosage of 10 mg and take it on demand. For more self-confidence, they can also use a dosage of 20 mg on demand. This is enough to return the joy of full sex even to that man whose problems with potency have never been treated before and are quite pronounced. The on-demand dosage of 20 mg is also used by older men who don't have sex very regularly, and their erectile dysfunction has a physiological etiology. The 5mg dosage is used either by men who use the medication occasionally as a safety net in case they have a stressful day at work or feel tired, or by those patients who prefer to take Tadalafil on a daily basis. This can be a good choice if you usually have sex fairly regularly, say 3-5 times a week, and you don't want to overload your system with large on-demand dosages. Daily intake of Tadalafil at a dosage of 5 mg allows you to maintain the level of the active substance in the blood at a consistently high level, while not exceeding the recommended daily dosage. Another category of men who take Tadalafil 5 mg on a daily basis are men suffering from benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Sometimes the increased individual sensitivity of the patient to Tadalafil leads to the fact that even with a constant dose of 5 mg, it gives some unpleasant side effects, such as back pain or nasal congestion. Men for whom these discomforts are a problem may prefer the 2.5 mg dosage, either by dividing the 5 mg pill into two parts, or by immediately purchasing Cialis generic pills with a dosage of 2.5 milligrams. Despite the fact that this is the minimum effective dosage, when taken daily, especially in combination with other drugs to combat prostate adenoma, it turns out to achieve a tangible improvement in the quality of intimate life.
Choosing the Right Dose
The choice of the correct dosage of Cialis generics is influenced by such factors as age, the presence of concomitant diseases, other drugs taken at the same time, and much more. So, men over the age of 65 are not recommended to start treatment immediately with large doses of Tadalafil. It is advisable to try a dosage of 5 mg, if it proves ineffective, increase it, but in any case don't take the medicine at a dosage of 20 mg more than twice a week. This is due to a more vulnerable state of the cardiovascular system.
You can find a guide to selecting a Cialis dosage here.
You should be especially careful in the presence of concomitant diseases, especially associated with the gastrointestinal tract, cardiovascular system, retina. So, for patients who have a family history of retinal diseases, it is undesirable to use Cialis often, and even more so in a large dosage. And in case of peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum, taking Cialis generics can lead to an exacerbation.
In no case should you take Cialis, like other PDE-5 inhibitors, simultaneously with drugs containing nitrates. Also, be careful if you are taking antihypertensive drugs, they can increase the hypotensive effect of Cialis, because of which you will experience tinnitus and feel like fainting.
As a rule, the greater the body weight of a man, the greater the dosage he needs to achieve the optimal effect of the drug.
Side effects and Contraindications of Different Doses
The side effects of Cialis generics are dose-dependent, that is, the higher the dosage taken, the more likely side effects will occur and that they will be more pronounced than in the case of a lower dosage. However, even when taking 20 mg after 3-5 doses, as a rule, the severity of side effects weakens.
Men who have compensated diseases of the cardiovascular system are not recommended to take Cialis at a dosage of 20 mg, even if erectile dysfunction is severe. It is preferable to stop at 10 mg every day or every other day. This is due to the fact that the main danger of the side effects of Cialis is the load on the cardiovascular system.
Conclusion
Due to the fact that different dosages of generic Cialis are tolerated differently by the body and due to the individual characteristics of the patient, including his full medical history, concomitant diseases, drugs used in conjunction with Cialis, etc., it is strongly recommended to consult a doctor before taking any of the generics Cialis or changing the dose, especially in the direction of increasing it. You should not get involved in the pursuit of the maximum result in the field of increasing potency, if this can harm your health.
