2004-02-17T10:00:00.000-08:00

2004-02-15T07:27:00.000-08:00

The following information is a summary. It is not intended to replace a doctor's instructions.

CIALIS® (see-AL-iss) Tablets

USES
This medication is used to treat male sexual function problems (erection problems).

HOW TO USE
This drug is taken by mouth as needed between four hours and one-half hour before sexual activity (about one hour before is most effective). Take only as directed, usually once daily as needed. CIALIS works along with sexual stimulation to help achieve an erection.

SIDE EFFECTS
Headache, flushing, stomach upset, nasal stuffiness, diarrhea and dizziness might occur. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.

PRECAUTIONS
Before using this drug, it is important to mention in the medical questionnaire any allergies (especially drug allergies), any penis conditions such as fibrosis/scarring, history of painful/prolonged erection (priapism), sickle cell anemia, blood system cancers (such as leukemia or myeloma), or Peyronie's disease, eye problems (retina diseases), kidney or liver disease, bleeding disorders or active stomach ulcers, heart diseases, stroke or severe high or low blood pressure. Limit alcohol intake, as it may aggravate side effects of this drug. To avoid dizziness and lightheadedness when rising from a seated or lying position, get up slowly. The elderly may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, therefore caution is advised in this group.

DRUG INTERACTIONS
It is important that you list all prescription and over-the-counter medicine you use on the medical questionnaire, especially any nitrate medications (e.g., nitroglycerin, isosorbide, dinitrate), nitroprusside (any nitric oxide donor medicines), cimetidine, erythromycin, azole antifungals (e.g., itraconazole, ketoconazole), mibefradil, rifamycins (e.g., rifampin) or high blood pressure medicines. DO NOT USE CIALIS IF YOU ARE TAKING ANY NITRATE MEDICATION (e.g., nitroglycerin, isosorbide, dinitrate), nitroprusside (any nitric oxide donor medicines).

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