{"product_id":"tadalafil-erectile-dysfunction","title":"Tadalafil tablets (generic Cialis)","description":"\u003cp\u003e ##accordion-start##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-start##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eDoes Tadalafil help with enlarged prostate?\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTadalafil is also used by men who have \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/drugs-supplements\/tadalafil-oral-route\/before-using\/drg-20067204\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebenign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)\u003c\/a\u003e. Men who have this condition have difficulty weeing, with a decreased flow amongst other symptoms. Tadalafil reduces these symptoms and reduces the need for prostate surgery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-end##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-start##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eDoes Tadalafil lower blood pressure?\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC1885145\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSome studies\u003c\/a\u003e have found that Tadalafil can reduce average blood pressure for patients with uncontrolled hypertension. Tadalafil \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/medicines\/tadalafil\/who-can-and-cannot-take-tadalafil\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehas been used\u003c\/a\u003e in the treatment of pulmonary hypertension. Tadalafil used alongside treatment containing nitrates like chest pain medication can cause blood pressure to drop to dangerously low levels. If you take these medications, please avoid Tadalafil and talk to your GP about an alternative ED treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Even though Tadalafil can lower blood pressure, using it as ED treatment is not a substitute for maintaining your overall heart health. The NHS offers \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/blood-pressure-test\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eblood pressure testing\u003c\/a\u003e as a part of their NHS health check which is offered to adults in England aged 40 to 74 every 5 years. Know the signs of heart problems and talk to your GP about any concerns.”\u003c\/em\u003e - Dr Bhavini Shah\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-end##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-start##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eWhy is Tadalafil known as the 'weekend' pill?\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou 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 Tadalafil's nickname of the 'weekend' pill. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-end##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-start##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eCan I buy Tadalafil online or without a prescription?\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo you need a prescription to buy Tadalafil?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, you need a prescription to request and pay for Tadalafil. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I buy Tadalafil over the counter?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, you cannot currently buy Tadalafil over the counter. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I buy Tadalafil online?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, you cannot currently buy Tadalafil over the counter. You need a prescription to request and pay for Tadalafil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome popular ED treatments, like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop-uk-prod.lpod.tech\/products\/viagra-connect-erectile-dysfunction\"\u003eViagra Connect\u003c\/a\u003e, are available over the counter. You will need to answer some questions from the pharmacist providing this treatment to check that this treatment is right for you. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-end##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-start##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eDrug interactions with Tadalafil\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will be unsuitable for Tadalafil if you are taking alpha-blockers (such as doxazosin or tamsulosin), nicorandil or nitrates, such as GTN spray or isosorbide mononitrate tablets to treat angina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is important that you let us know which prescription, over-the-counter medicines and recreational drugs you are taking so that we can prescribe Tadalafil safely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-end##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-start##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAlternative treatments to Tadalafil\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf Tadalafil does not work for you, contact us via your account so that we can discuss your \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/mens-health-advice\/viagra-alternative\"\u003etreatment options\u003c\/a\u003e. If you're unsure about other available erectile dysfunction treatment options we've created the table below:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.8286%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.4614%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViagra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.0122%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLevitra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.727%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpedra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.563%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVitaros\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.8286%;\"\u003eActive ingredient\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.4614%;\"\u003eSildenafil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.0122%;\"\u003eVardenafil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.727%;\"\u003eAvanafil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.563%;\"\u003eAlprostadil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.8286%;\"\u003eHow long to take effect\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.4614%;\"\u003e30-60 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.0122%;\"\u003eWithin an hour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.727%;\"\u003e15-30 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.563%;\"\u003e5-30 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.8286%;\"\u003eHow long does it last?\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.4614%;\"\u003eUp to 5 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.0122%;\"\u003eUp to 5 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.727%;\"\u003eUp to 4 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.563%;\"\u003eUp to 2 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.8286%;\"\u003eEffectiveness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.4614%;\"\u003eWorks for up to 82% of men\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.0122%;\"\u003eWorks for up to 87% of men\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.727%;\"\u003eWorks for up to 58% of men\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.563%;\"\u003eWorks for up to 52% of men\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eView all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/erectile-dysfunction\"\u003eED treatments\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-end##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-start##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eTadalafil vs Cialis: What’s the difference?\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTadalafil is the generic form of the branded erectile dysfunction treatment Cialis. Both drugs have the same ingredients, effectiveness and side effects – there’s no difference other than the branding and cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-end##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-start##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIs Tadalafil stronger than Viagra?\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne medication is not ‘stronger’ than the other, they just work differently and over a different period of time to manage ED. Both relax the smooth muscles in the blood vessels supplying the penis, increasing blood flow. The differences between the two are as follows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.0673%;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.1297%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTadalafil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.1297%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViagra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.0673%;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime to act\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.1297%;\"\u003eFrom 30 minutes before sex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.1297%;\"\u003eFrom 60 minutes before sex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.0673%;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan you eat before using it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.1297%;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.1297%;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.0673%;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnique common side effects\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.1297%;\"\u003eBack pain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.1297%;\"\u003eDizziness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.0673%;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable doses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.1297%;\"\u003e10mg, 20mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.1297%;\"\u003e25mg, 50mg, 100mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.0673%;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDuration of effects\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.1297%;\"\u003eUp to 36 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.1297%;\"\u003e4 to 6 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not take both drugs together as they act the same way. Doing this will not increase the effects of either treatment but may increase likelihood of suffering from side effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can find out more about \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/mens-health-advice\/cialis-vs-viagra\"\u003eTadalafil vs Viagra in our article\u003c\/a\u003e.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-end##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-start##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eNon-drug alternatives to Tadalafil\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are a number of options to address erectile dysfunction and impotence that do not involve medical treatment. These include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/mens-health-advice\/best-and-worst-foods-for-erectile-dysfunction\"\u003eA healthy diet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLifestyle improvements, like increased exercise\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproving communication in the bedroom\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhysical tools like constriction rings and penis pumps\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCounselling\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile there may be medical reasons for your ED, it can also be other factors including unrealistic expectations or \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/mens-health-advice\/preventing-sexual-performance-anxiety\"\u003eperformance anxiety\u003c\/a\u003e. Finding the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/mens-health-advice\/erectile-dysfunction-causes\"\u003ecause of your erectile dysfunction\u003c\/a\u003e should be able to help you and your GP determine your treatment going forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-end##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-start##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eReordering Tadalafil\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’d like to reorder Tadalafil, you can go to your \u003ca href=\"\/account\"\u003eaccount\u003c\/a\u003e and select ‘reorder’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-end##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-start##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eReferences\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.medicines.org.uk\/emc\/product\/13431\/smpc\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.medicines.org.uk\/emc\/files\/pil.8637.pdf\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5433372\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC5433372\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.medicines.org.uk\/emc\/product\/13431\/smpc\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.medicines.org.uk\/emc\/product\/13431\/smpc\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/drugs-supplements\/tadalafil-oral-route\/before-using\/drg-20067204\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/drugs-supplements\/tadalafil-oral-route\/before-using\/drg-20067204\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5433372\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5433372\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC1885145\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC1885145\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/medicines\/tadalafil\/who-can-and-cannot-take-tadalafil\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/medicines\/tadalafil\/who-can-and-cannot-take-tadalafil\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/blood-pressure-test\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/blood-pressure-test\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-end##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-end##\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"UK Production","offers":[{"title":"10mg \/ 4 Tablets","offer_id":42726833291452,"sku":"3639","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10mg \/ 8 Tablets","offer_id":42726833324220,"sku":"3640","price":38.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10mg \/ 16 Tablets","offer_id":42726833356988,"sku":"3641","price":62.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10mg \/ 12 Tablets","offer_id":42726833684668,"sku":"NONE","price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"20mg \/ 4 Tablets","offer_id":42726833389756,"sku":"3642","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"20mg \/ 8 Tablets","offer_id":42726833422524,"sku":"3643","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"20mg \/ 16 Tablets","offer_id":42726833455292,"sku":"3644","price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"20mg \/ 12 Tablets","offer_id":42726833717436,"sku":"NONE","price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/1284\/4476\/products\/Tadalafil_Erectile_dysfunction_treatment.jpg?v=1743590643","url":"https:\/\/onlinedoctor.lloydspharmacy.com\/products\/tadalafil-erectile-dysfunction","provider":"UK Production","version":"1.0","type":"link"}