Dosages And Features of Their Use, Cialis 20mg

Cialis

Most men have heard of a medicine named Cialis. This is an effective modern drug used for treating erectile dysfunction and benign prostatic hyperplasia. It belongs to PDE-5 inhibitors and is produced in the form of pills. Men who are first confronted with the need to take this medication may have doubts about which dosage is best for them. In order to clarify this issue, in this article we will consider what dosages of Cialis exist, what are the conditions and recommendations for their use, as well as what are the identical doses of such drugs to increase potency like Viagra and Levitra.

What Dosages of Cialis Exist?

The manufacturer of Cialis, the American pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly, provides consumers with pills of Cialis with a dosage of 5, 10 and 20 mg of the active substance, which is called Tadalafil. Exactly Tadalafil is an inhibitor of the enzyme PDE-5, responsible for the effect of the pill on an erection. Other substances included in the composition of the medicine are just auxiliary components, which form the shape and mass of the tablet.

How Does it Act?

What happens to the male body after the patient takes the medicine? What determines the beneficial effect of Tadalafil on erection?

If we omit some moments that are difficult for perception by people without special education, the effect of Cialis 20mg on the male reproductive system is as follows: Tadalafil blocks the production of type 5 phosphodiesterase enzyme (PDE-5) in the body, which leads to an increase in blood flow to the cavernous bodies of the penis. PDE-5 is also produced in other parts of the human body, for example, in lungs, but the highest concentration falls on the cavernous bodies, so it can be said that the drug selectively affects this structure of the penis.

Of course, the medicine cannot begin to act immediately after you swallow the pill. It takes some time for its film coat to dissolve, then the active substance begins to be absorbed into the blood. Many patients are glad that the amount and fat content of the food with which they take the pills doesn’t affect the rate of absorption of Tadalafil: in any case, the pill begins to act in about 15-20 minutes (regardless of its dosage). This property is not characteristic of any other PDE-5 inhibitor, including Viagra.

Cialis is a record holder for the duration of action: one pill, even in the smallest dosage, can last up to 36 hours. However, not all patients have the same sensitivity to this medicine, so for someone this period can be a day or a little more. If you want one pill enough for a romantic weekend, make sure that the drug works for you for a long time.

How To Take Cialis 20mg

20 mg is the most popular dosage of Cialis, this form of release is in greatest demand among men. This dosage is excellent for treating moderate to severe erectile dysfunction, if a man seeks to achieve best possible result. It should be kept in mind that 20 mg is the maximum amount of Tadalafil that can be taken per day without negative consequences for health. Cialis 20 mg is more likely to cause side effects compared with other dosages.

What are the treatment schemes for taking Cialis at this dosage? Most often, urologists prescribe to take one 20 mg tablet shortly before sexual activity, that is, on demand. In those days when sex is not planned, there is no need to take the medicine. Patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) are usually prescribed a lower dosage for daily use.

20 mg of Tadalafil in terms of strength is approximately equivalent to 100 mg of Sildenafil citrate (the active ingredient of Viagra) or 20 mg of Vardenafil (the active substance of Levitra). However, the onset of action of both of these drugs takes place later after the intake, and the duration of the effect is much shorter – up to 6 hours for Viagra and up to 4-5 hours for Levitra. Thus, if for some reason a man doesn’t have a possibility to have sex during this period of time, then taken pill will be lost in vain, unlike in case with Cialis.

Cialis 10 mg

The next dose of Cialis, in descending order of the amount of active substance, is 10 mg, this is a kind of golden mean that suits the maximum number of patients. 10 mg pills are prescribed for taking on demand, but if necessary, they can be used almost daily, as, for example, if you want to have a regular intimate life and have sex several times a week.

This dosage is sufficient to combat most cases of not very severe erectile dysfunction, and pills containing 10 mg of Tadalafil can be used by patients with BPH (however, it is strongly recommended to consult a doctor in this regard, as there may be contraindications).

Cialis 5 mg

5 mg is the smallest available dosage of Cialis, but don’t neglect it or consider it ineffective. Of course, in case of severe potency disorders, Tadalafil is prescribed in a larger quantity, but quite a lot of men experience moderate problems with potency, which also require adequate treatment. It is for them that Cialis 5 mg pills are intended. For the treatment of erectile dysfunction, 5 mg of Tadalafil can be taken both on demand and every day.

If you began to notice that periodically an erection is not very good, even if you want sex, or you can’t have sex long enough for the moral and physical satisfaction of both yourself and your partner, you should definitely pay attention to Cialis 5 mg. This is a great help for men who have weakened potency due to the routine sex life with a regular partner, stress on responsible work, insufficient physical activity. Also, this dosage is the best choice for those men who are physically completely healthy, but who have problems achieving or maintaining an erection due to psychological complexes, such as low self-esteem or uncertainty in attractiveness for women.

Cialis 5 mg is also used to treat BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia, or prostate adenoma), both as an independent treatment and in combination with other drugs. Tadalafil favorably affects the prostate gland by improving blood circulation in it, which allows you to reduce the size of the organ, relieve inflammation and get rid of such unpleasant symptoms as painful or frequent urination, in particular at night. Tadalafil favorably affects the prostate gland by improving blood circulation in it, which allows to reduce the size of the organ, relieve inflammation and get rid of such unpleasant symptoms as painful or frequent urination, in particular at night. To combat BPH, urologists prescribe to take Cialis 5 mg every day in courses lasting from two weeks to three months. Don’t try to determine for yourself the treatment regimen – this should be done by the doctor, controlling the state of the prostate gland using ultrasound examination and other methods of research.

Who Should Not Take Cialis 20mg?

The main contraindications for taking Cialis are cardiovascular diseases, and even then not in every case. In severe liver and kidney diseases, it is also not recommended to take both tadalafil and other PDE-5 inhibitors. To make sure that you are not harming yourself while taking this medicine, consult your doctor first.

It should be noted that Cialis can be taken at any age – after 18 years and to a very old age. Also, diabetes is not a contraindication, while this disease is often accompanied by a violation of potency.

This article was reviewed by George Abdelsayed, MD