Archive for August, 2007

What other drugs will affect tadalafil(cialis)?

Saturday, August 25th, 2007

Taking cialis with any of these medications may cause very low blood pressure, possibly resulting in dizziness, fainting, stroke, or heart attack.

Before taking tadalafil, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medications:

» any other drug used to treat impotence, such as sildenafil (Viagra),
vardenafil (Levitra), alprostadil (Caverject, Muse, Edex) or yohimbine (Yocon, Yodoxin, others);

» the antibiotic erythromycin (E-Mycin, Eryc, Ery-Tab,others);

» an antifungal medication such as itraconazole (Sporanox) or ketoconazole (Nizoral); or

» HIV medications such as indinavir (Crixivan), ritonavir (Norvir), and others.

You may not be able to take cialis, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you are taking any of the medicines listed above.

Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with tadalafil or affect your condition. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products.

What should I avoid while taking cialis?

Saturday, August 11th, 2007

Do not take any other drug used to treat impotence, such as sildenafil (Viagra), vardenafil (Levitra), alprostadil (Caverject, Muse, Edex) or yohimbine (Yocon, Yodoxin, others), without first talking to your doctor.

Cialis should not be taken with excessive amounts of alcohol (e.g. 5 or more drinks). Excessive alcohol may increase the risk of headache, dizziness, increased heart rate, or low blood pressure when tadalafil is taken.

Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may interact with cialis. The interaction could lead to potentially adverse effects. You should discuss the use of grapefruit and grapefruit juice with your doctor. Do not increase or decrease the amount of grapefruit products in your diet without first talking to your doctor.