{"product_id":"cialis-erectile-dysfunction","title":"Cialis (branded Tadalafil)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Cialis?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCialis is a treatment for erectile dysfunction. It contains the active ingredient tadalafil. Cialis works in 30 minutes and lasts up to 36 hours. It’s effective for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.medicines.org.uk\/emc\/product\/7430\/pil\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e8 out of 10 men\u003c\/a\u003e experiencing ED.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Cialis used for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCialis helps men experiencing ED to get and keep an erection that’s firm enough for sex or masturbation. For Cialis to work you must be sexually aroused.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eED can be caused by physical and phycological factors such as high cholesterol or stress. Exercising regularly, eating a balanced diet and managing stress can help improve ED symptoms. Find out more about \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/mens-health-advice\/how-to-have-a-harder-erection\"\u003ehow to get better erections\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCialis is also used to treat an enlarged prostate and sometimes high blood pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow does Cialis work?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCialis' active ingredient (tadalafil) increases blood flow to the penis. When you’re sexually stimulated Cialis helps the blood vessels in your penis to relax enabling a firmer, longer-lasting erection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are many myths surrounding ED and you should consider that treatment will not resolve the underlying physical \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/mens-health-advice\/erectile-dysfunction-causes\"\u003ecause of your ED\u003c\/a\u003e or increase your sexual desire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“It’s important to assess your lifestyle and any psychological issues before presuming there is something physically wrong. Seeking medication for ED and performance issues but not addressing the initial cause will only prolong the issue.” \u003c\/em\u003e- Dr Neel Patel  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take Cialis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake one Cialis tablet at least 30 minutes before sex. You can swallow the tablet whole with some water, and it can be taken with or without food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe effects of Cialis can last for up to 36 hours. You won’t have an erection that lasts for 36 hours, instead you’ll be able to get an erection over a 36 hour period after taking one tablet. Never take more than one tablet within 36 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol will limit Cialis' effectiveness, so avoid excessive drinking. Do not combine Cialis with other ED medicines. Find out more about \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/mens-health-advice\/how-long-does-cialis-and-cialis-daily-take-to-work\"\u003ehow long Cialis takes to work here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen to take Cialis for best results\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCialis treats ED in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.medicines.org.uk\/emc\/product\/7430\/pil\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e80% of cases.\u003c\/a\u003e If you have drunk more than 1-2 units of alcohol (a pint of low strength beer or two single gin and tonics), you may find Cialis is less effective. Drinking too much can increase your chances of \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/mens-health-advice\/cialis-side-effects\"\u003eside effects\u003c\/a\u003e such as dizziness or headaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood does not impact how Cialis works; however, you should avoid grapefruit while using Cialis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat dose of Cialis should you take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCialis is available in 10mg and 20mg tablets. The standard recommended dose of Cialis is 10mg. Our clinicians will make sure you’re taking the right dose for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe advise trying an ED treatment 8 times before giving up, considering a higher dose, or seeking an alternative. After trying a 10mg you may be advised to go up to 20mg, depending on the effects you’re experiencing.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs Cialis effective?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn studies Cialis has been shown to be \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ema.europa.eu\/en\/documents\/overview\/cialis-epar-summary-public_en.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eover 80% effective\u003c\/a\u003e in helping men achieve satisfactory erections. For Cialis to be effective you’ll need to take it 30 minutes before sexual activity, as instructed in the patient information leaflet.  Also remember Cialis only works if you’re sexually aroused, it doesn’t have any effect on sexual desire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat are the side effects of Cialis?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/mens-health-advice\/cialis-side-effects\"\u003eCialis side effects\u003c\/a\u003e are usually mild. Not everyone experiences side effects when taking Cialis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-start##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-start##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eCommon side effects (Up to 1 in 10 people)\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadache\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack pain\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMuscle aches\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePain in arms and legs\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFacial flushing\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNasal congestion\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndigestion  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese side effects should not last more than a few hours after taking a dose of Cialis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-end##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-start##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eUncommon side effects (Up to 1 in every 100 people):\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDizziness\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStomach ache\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeeling sick\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeing sick\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReflux\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlurred vision\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEye pain\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifficulty breathing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlood in your wee\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProlonged erection\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePounding heartbeat\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast heart rate\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh or low blood pressure\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNose bleeds\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinging in ears\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwollen hands, feet or ankles\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTiredness \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-end##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-start##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eRare side effects (Up to 1 in 1000 people)\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFainting\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeizures\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePassing memory loss\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEyelid swelling\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed eyes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoss or decrease in hearing\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHives\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreased sweating\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlood in semen\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePenile bleeding \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-end##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-end##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can avoid some Cialis side effects by:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStaying hydrated\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoiding rich or spicy food\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeeping cool with a fan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaking an antacid if needed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor full information on side effects and correct use, see the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.medicines.org.uk\/emc\/product\/7430\/pil\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epatient information leaflet\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s the difference between Viagra and Cialis?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCialis and Viagra are both treatments for ED which increase blood supply to the penis. However, they contain different active ingredients. Cialis contains tadalafil while Viagra contains sildenafil. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDifferences include: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.7625%;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 36.5361%;\"\u003eCialis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.0282%;\"\u003eViagra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.7625%;\"\u003eActive ingredient\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 36.5361%;\"\u003eTadalafil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.0282%;\"\u003eSildenafil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.7625%;\"\u003eDosages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 36.5361%;\"\u003e10mg, 20mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.0282%;\"\u003e25mg, 50mg, 100mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.7625%;\"\u003eTaken\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 36.5361%;\"\u003e30 minutes before sex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.0282%;\"\u003e1 hour before sex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.7625%;\"\u003eCommon side effects\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 36.5361%;\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"rte--list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadache\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndigestion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStomach cramps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack pain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlushing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNasal congestion \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.0282%;\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"rte--list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadaches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNausea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHot flushes \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndigestion \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlocked nose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDizziness \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.7625%;\"\u003eDuration of effect\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 36.5361%;\"\u003eUp to 36 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.0282%;\"\u003e4-6 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind out more about the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/mens-health-advice\/cialis-vs-viagra\"\u003edifferences between Viagra and Cialis\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"UK Production","offers":[{"title":"10mg \/ 4 Tablets","offer_id":42726831390908,"sku":"3558","price":41.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10mg \/ 8 Tablets","offer_id":42726831423676,"sku":"3559","price":77.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10mg \/ 16 Tablets","offer_id":42726831456444,"sku":"3560","price":152.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"20mg \/ 4 Tablets","offer_id":42726831489212,"sku":"3624","price":46.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"20mg \/ 8 Tablets","offer_id":42726831521980,"sku":"3625","price":88.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"20mg \/ 16 Tablets","offer_id":42726831554748,"sku":"3626","price":160.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10mg \/ 12 Tablets","offer_id":42726831587516,"sku":"NONE","price":120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"20mg \/ 12 Tablets","offer_id":42726831620284,"sku":"NONE","price":126.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/1284\/4476\/products\/Cialis_Erectile_dysfunction_treatments.jpg?v=1743581462","url":"https:\/\/onlinedoctor.lloydspharmacy.com\/products\/cialis-erectile-dysfunction","provider":"UK Production","version":"1.0","type":"link"}