Cialis is a drug from the category of PDE-5 inhibitors, which is used in the treatment of erectile dysfunction of both psychological and physiological etiology. The active substance of this drug is Tadalafil. It is it that is the active substance of numerous Cialis generics. If the original Cialis was developed and produced exclusively by the American pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly, then Cialis generics are analogues of branded drugs that are produced by many companies from around the world. In order to comply with patent law, Cialis generics are sold under any trade names that do not duplicate the trade name "Cialis". It may be a completely different sounding name, for example, Tadalis, Tadagra, and so on, or it may just be Generic Cialis, Cialis Sandoz, etc.
Common Side Effects
The side effects of Cialis generics are generally similar to the side effects that the original drug causes. As a rule, they are slightly or moderately pronounced, they are transient, that is, they decrease with prolonged use of the drug.
Side effects that patients experience when taking Cialis generics can be divided into common, likely rare, and very rare. The most common side effects include headache and dyspepsia, and possible ones include pain in the back or other skeletal muscles, nasal congestion, and flushing of the face. Quite rarely, patients experience sensations such as swelling and pain in the eyes, conjunctival hyperemia, dizziness, tinnitus. Very rarely, receiving men complain of allergic reactions, including rashes, urticaria, swelling of the face, dermatitis, arterial hypotension (especially in those who have already taken antihypertensive drugs), delayed erection, impaired color perception, impaired visual fields, ischemic optic neuropathy.
As for the side effects from the cardiovascular system, despite the fact that it is mainly because of the not very good state of the cardiovascular system that men are not recommended to take Cialis, they are much less common than when taking other PDE-5 inhibitors, especially Viagra. However, side effects of Cialis generics on the part of the cardiovascular system include heart palpitations, chest pain, myocardial infarction.
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Frequency and Severity of Side Effects
Of course, no one is happy that taking any medication, especially one that contributes to the normalization of potency, causes unpleasant side effects. However, it is often impossible to avoid side effects, especially at the beginning of the medication. Most men who are faced with the need to take Cialis and its generics are not inclined to dramatize their experience of experiencing side effects, however, they note that at the beginning of the course there are more unpleasant sensations than some time after taking it. In principle, the appearance of side effects is quite normal if you have never taken a particular drug before. The body adapts to the effects of a previously unknown substance and may react to it more acutely than later. For many men, it will be good news that taking Tadalafil for a long time improves the therapeutic effect and reduces the number of side effects.
In most cases, the side effects that occur after taking both generic Cialis and branded medicines don't require any treatment and disappear on their own within a few hours after the onset. (Generic vs. brand-name drugs)
According to the data of the patients themselves, there is a certain relationship between the severity of side effects from Tadalafil and the patient's body weight. So, men weighing over 80 kg are almost three times less likely to suffer from unpleasant side effects from taking this medication than those whose weight is about 65 kg.
Tips for Managing Side Effects
Sometimes it happens that experiencing certain side effects from taking Tadalafil makes a man feel far from being the best lover, for example, if he has a headache or his face is covered with paint, as if he is very embarrassed. In such situations, men with a certain psychological make-up cannot relax, immerse themselves in a romantic atmosphere, or tune in to sex. In this case, it is preferable to switch from taking the drug on demand to taking a low dose of generic Cialis daily (Generic Cialis Dosage), for example, 5 or even 2.5 mg. In this case, side effects are usually felt less, in addition, your body gets time to get used to the action of Tadalafil.
The first step in managing side effects in order to minimize them is to tell the doctor who prescribes Tadalafil for you about all the medicines that you take on an ongoing basis. In addition, you should report on dietary supplements, various vitamins, since certain substances may interact with Cialis in a way that is not the most favorable for your body. If you decide to take generic Cialis on your own, do not be too lazy to carefully study the section on interactions with other drugs in the instructions for the drug.
Next, don't forget about what comorbidities you have. They may affect the severity of certain side effects of Cialis. For example, one should not be surprised by ringing in the ears or dizziness in men who have had low blood pressure in their lives or who take antihypertensive drugs. If you cannot boast of an ideal state of the cardiovascular system, it is advisable to avoid or minimize alcohol intake. Despite the fact that taking alcohol-containing drinks is not a categorical contraindication to taking the medicine, alcohol can cause more severe side effects from the heart and blood vessels, and if there are any problems in this body system, even lead to fatal consequences.
Of course, the key condition in order to avoid unwanted side effects of generic Cialis, including those dangerous to the body, is to follow the rules for taking the medicine. In particular, you should avoid overdosing and taking the medicine twice a day, even if you are taking two 5 mg doses.