How to Maximize Efficacy of Cialis Pills – 10 Tips to Know
Cialis is a very popular erectile dysfunction medicine that contains active substance tadalafil. The medicine is somewhat reminiscent of Viagra, as it ensures a more stable and harder erection during sexual stimulation in males who require sexual enhancement. The key difference from the blue pill is that Cialis has a prolonged action, providing its beneficial effect for up to 36 hours. Dosing and timing are important things when taking this medicine.
How can you maximize its efficacy?
1. Take the Medication in Accordance with Instructions
Any medicinal substance is a foreign compound that must be absorbed in the human body with the greatest benefit for its health. Meanwhile, adherence to the rules of administration can greatly, if not decisively, affect the effect of the drug. You must take Cialis 30-45 minutes before sex (on demand version) or on a daily basis (daily version).
If several medications are prescribed, they must be taken separately. Even in case of the most harmless meds for the body, if you are taking several drugs at the same time, this can put a lot of stress on the stomach and liver.
2. Avoid Heavy Meals when Using Cialis
In the case of Cialis, there is virtually no dependence of the action of this drug on food intake. For example, you can take Cialis in the evening, but the medicine will work for 36 hours, at which time you can have sex at any time and you will have a good erection (when you are sexually aroused). However, if you urgently need the effect (in nearest time), it is better to avoid heavy meals and very fatty foods, as this can increase the absorption time.
3. Avoid or Diminish Alcohol Intake
There is no direct prohibition on mixing Cialis and alcohol, but drinking is allowed only in moderation. Moreover, if you want to get the maximum effect from Cialis therapy, it is not recommended to use the product together with ethanol. The latter belongs to the heavy toxic substances. They negatively affect the functioning of all organs and systems of the body. Alcohol leads to intoxication (especially in large quantities), provoking physiological and biochemical destruction in biological systems. In addition, abuse of ethyl alcohol can lead to impaired testosterone synthesis, which negatively affects erectile function.
4. Don’t Eat Grapefruit
Grapefruit juice affects the pharmacokinetics of some drugs by blocking the CYP3A4 enzyme in the wall of the small intestine, which prevents the absorption of drugs into the body. When you normally take Cialis, CYP3A4 in your body starts to break down the drug, so tadalafil is absorbed at the expected rate and works properly in bodily systems. However, if you ate grapefruit, this leads to inhibition of this enzyme, which means that Cialis stays in your body longer.
5. Adjust Your Dose if You Suffer from Some Health Conditions
Typically, patients can take any dosage from 2.5 mg to 20 mg, depending on the severity of the erectile condition. No dosage alternation is needed in the elderly (65 years and older), men with mild to moderate renal insufficiency, patients with diabetes mellitus. However, for males with serious renal impairment, the maximum recommended quantity is 10 milligrams; daily administration is not advised.
6. Keep an Eye on Interactions
Tadalafil has a systemic vasodilating effect, which can potentiate hypotensive action of antihypertensive drugs (calcium channel blockers (CCB) like amlodipine, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors like lisinopril, β-adrenergic receptor blockers). Do not combine Cialis with nitrate-containing medicines. This can lead to a significant drop in blood pressure. Also, carefully read the instructions to find out additional interactions, since some drugs can alter the effect of Cialis.
7. Calm Down and Communicate
Working with sex therapist or psychologist can help you develop strategies for psychological aspect of sexual activity. It is also important to have a conversation with your partner. If you feel stress or are anxious, Cialis may not work properly. Calming down is necessary for adequate effect of the medication.
8. Be Physically Active
Lifestyle changes (moderate exercising and lowering body mass index) can improve erectile function. You can also try pelvic (Kegel) exercises, which can specifically target the genital area.
9. Try Daily Regime if You Want Permanent Effect
Almost all drugs belonging to the PDE5 inhibitor group (such as Viagra) are unable to provide a permanent effect. Appearance of Cialis 5 mg for daily use was a revolutionary turn in the treatment of impotence. The constant intake of the drug in such a dose allows for a stable effect throughout the entire time of administration.
10. Don’t Hurry
Sometimes the body needs some time to get used to the medication. So it may not work as expected when taken first time. This especially goes to daily version of Cialis, as the full effect of it may appear several days after initiating the therapy.
MD Philip Schein is an oncologist and Hematology Specialist primary located in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. He is over 55 years of experience in the medical field and more than 20 years of practice. He is skilled at the treatment & diagnosis of a large array of ailments & diseases in adults. Board certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine Certification in Internal Medicine / American Board of Hematology Certification in Hematology / American Board of Medical Oncology Certification in Medical Oncology
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