Tadalafil (generic Cialis)

Tadalafil is also used by men who have benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Men who has this condition have difficulty weeing, with a decreased flow amongst other symptoms. Tadalafil reduces these symptoms and reduces the need for prostate surgery.  

Side effects are uncommon, but can include headaches, indigestion, palpitations (racing heartbeat), light headedness, facial flushing, nasal congestion and muscle aches. These side effects should not last more than a few hours after taking a dose of Tadalafil.

Tadalafil side effects long-term are rare. Heart problems have been reported by some men, however many of these men had heart issues before taking their medication. It’s important to let our clinicians know of any medical conditions or medication during your consultation.

For full information on side effects and correct use, see the patient information leaflet.

Splitting Tadalafil tablets is not recommended. You should take Tadalafil tablets in the dosage suggested by your clinician or as explained in the patient information leaflet. 

One medication is not ‘stronger’ than the other, they just work differently and over a different period of time to manage ED. You can find out more about Tadalafil vs Viagra in our article.  

You 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 the nickname Tadalafil weekend pill. 

Yes you need a prescription to request and pay for Tadalafil. 

No, you cannot currently buy Tadalafil over the counter. 

You can get Viagra Connect, another popular ED medication over the counter. You will need to answer some questions from the pharmacist just to double check the treatment is right for you. 

No, you cannot currently buy Tadalafil over the counter. You need a prescription to request and pay for Tadalafil.

You can get Viagra Connect, another popular ED medication over the counter. You will need to answer some questions just so our clinicians can double check whether the treatment is right for you.  

You 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.

It 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.

Some men find counselling helpful as a means of exploring and treating psychological causes for ED.

If Tadalafil does not work for you, contact us via your Patient Record so that we can discuss your treatment options. View all our ED treatments.

If you’d like to reorder Tadalafil, you can go to your Patient Record and select ‘reorder’.