Archive for April, 2008

About Cialis

Sunday, April 27th, 2008

Cialis, approved by Health Canada in September 2003, and available for the first time in Canadian pharmacies November 2003, is the first oral ED treatment shown to be effective for up to 36 hours after taking the drug. Cialis will not cause an erection without sexual stimulation. Cialis can be taken without regard to food.

Cialis is currently available in approximately 100 countries. More than 3.5 million patients worldwide have been treated with Cialis since its first introduction in February 2003.

Men should discuss their health status with their doctors to ensure Cialis is right for them and that they are healthy enough for sexual activity. The most commonly reported side effects with Cialis are headache, upset stomach, nasal congestion, back pain, muscle ache, dizziness and flushing. The side effects reported with Cialis were generally mild or moderate and transient. As with other PDE5 inhibitors, the use of Cialis is contraindicated in patients who are taking nitrates and should not be used in men who have cardiac disease for whom sexual activity is not advisable. Men should not drink alcohol in excess with Cialis. Cialis does not protect a man or his partner from sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV.

Cialis: Almost 2,800 Canadians Provide a ‘Real World’ Perspective

Sunday, April 13th, 2008

This study was designed to obtain data in a ‘real world’ clinical setting about treatment preference and satisfaction of both men and their partners when they switched from one treatment to another.

The study was conducted at 266 research sites across Canada and involved >2,600 patients who signed up and >2,400 patients and >320 partners who completed both visits. Patients who planned to change treatment from either sildenafil or Cialis to the other drug were invited to participate. Their level of satisfaction with their existing treatment was measured using the Erectile Dysfunction Inventory of Treatment Satisfaction (EDITS) Questionnaire, both patient and partner versions, at their first physician visit.

Treatment preference by patients and their partners was measured at the second visit together with physician-rated patient preference. More than 98% of the patients completed the study.

While overall treatment satisfaction scores were higher for Cialis than sildenafil, the level of satisfaction was pronounced amongst partners, suggesting that the benefits of Cialis are particularly appealing to this group.

“In treatment of men with erectile dysfunction, the goal is to find a treatment that works well and, more importantly, satisfies both patients and their partners,” said Dr. Carrier, Urologist, CUSM-Royal Victoria Hospital. “This study may provide Canadian physicians with a stronger understanding of patient and partner preference and satisfaction levels. The information gained by these findings may assist physicians to help men and their partners find the treatment option that works best for them.”

Recent guidelines by the American Association for Clinical Endocrinologists recommend that partners be involved in treatment decisions and early on in the process[1] Guay et al. Endrocin Pract, 2003.[1]. In this study, it was found that almost three quarters of men informed their partner of their use of an ED treatment but only 12% of partners actually participated in the consultation process with the physician.

How to Buy Cialis Online

Sunday, April 6th, 2008

Buying Cialis online just makes sense. Not only is it fast and convenient, it’s almost completely anonymous. The Cialis delivered to your home or office in a nondescript package. No embarrassing trips to the doctor or pharmacist

Step One: Do Research

Before purchasing Cialis online, you need to make sure that Cialis’s right for you. Visit Icos’s official Cialis site for detailed information on the drug, including possibly dangerous drug interactions. Bottom line, if you are taking any medications or have any health problems, we recommend you consult with your family doctor or pharmacist before buying Cialis online.

 Step Two: Choose a Reputable Online Pharmacy

Obviously, you need to pick a reputable online pharmacy to purchase your Cialis.

Step Three: Fill Out the Health Questionnaire 

If you don’t already have a Cialis prescription, the online pharmacy can provide one for you. They do this by having you fill out a detailed medical questionnaire to guarantee it’s safe for you to take Cialis. It’s important to fill out this information fully and accurately. Usually there is a charge for this service, but only if you are approved for the prescription. If you aren’t, there’s no charge. So be honest, your health depends on it.

Step Four: Choose Your Dosage

Cialis comes in 2 dosages: 10 mg or 20 mg doses. The most cost-effective way to purchase Cialis is to buy the 20 mg pills and cut them either in half or in fourths. You can purchase pill cutters at your local drug store for this purpose or just use a knife. 20 mg is a high dosage; you should start with a quarter pill (5 mg) and see how that works before using any more.

Step Five: Place Your Order

Once you’ve filled out the medical questionnaire and chosen your dosage, place your order. A doctor will review your order and if you get the prescription, your Cialis will arrive in a few days. For U.S. residents it may take a little longer depending on what type of shipment you choose. It’s a simple process and worth doing if you want to experience Cialis for yourself.