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Date Posted: 08:48:43 06/28/06 Wed
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What is the most important information I should know about Cialis?
• A small number of patients have lost eyesight in one eye after taking Cialis. This type of vision loss is called non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION). NAION causes a sudden loss of eyesight because blood flow is blocked to the optic nerve. It is not clear at this time if Cialis causes NAION. NAION also happens in patients who do not take this medicine. People who have a higher chance for NAION include those who:
· have heart disease;
· are over 50 years old;
· have diabetes;
· have high blood pressure;
· have high cholesterol;
· smoke; or
· have certain eye problems.
• Stop using Cialis if you have any loss in your eyesight and seek medical help right away.
• Do not take Cialis if you are taking any of the following medicines:
· a nitrate such as nitroglycerin (Nitrostat, Nitrolingual, Nitro-Dur, Nitro-Bid, Minitran, Deponit, Transderm-Nitro, others), isosorbide dinitrate (Dilatrate-SR, Isordil, Sorbitrate), isosorbide mononitrate (Imdur, ISMO, Monoket), and others;
· nitrates are also found in some recreational drugs such as amyl nitrate or nitrite ("poppers"); or
· an alpha blocker (other than tamsulosin (Flomax) 0.4 mg once a day) such as doxazosin (Cardura), guanadrel (Hylorel), prazosin (Minipress), terazosin (Hytrin), alfuzosin (Uroxatral), and others.
• Taking Cialis with any of these medications may cause very low blood pressure, possibly resulting in dizziness, fainting, stroke, or heart attack.
• Contact your doctor or seek emergency medical attention for any erection that lasts longer than 4 hours. A sustained erection can damage the penis.
• Refrain from further sexual activity and notify your doctor it you develop dizziness, nausea, or angina (pain, tightness, discomfort, numbness, or tingling in the chest, arms, neck, or jaw) during sexual activity.
• Cialis is usually taken when needed before sexual activity. The effects of Cialis may last for up to 36 hours or more. Your doctor will determine how often you can take Cialis. Do not take Cialis more often than is directed by your doctor.
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What is Cialis
• Cialis relaxes muscles within the penis. This allows increased blood flow into the penis, necessary to achieve and maintain an erection.
• Cialis is used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence).
• Cialis may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Cialis?
• A small number of patients have lost eyesight in one eye after taking Cialis. This type of vision loss is called non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION). NAION causes a sudden loss of eyesight because blood flow is blocked to the optic nerve. It is not clear at this time if Cialis causes NAION. NAION also happens in patients who do not take this medicine. People who have a higher chance for NAION include those who:
· have heart disease;
· are over 50 years old;
· have diabetes;
· have high blood pressure;
· have high cholesterol;
· smoke; or
· have certain eye problems.
• Stop using Cialis if you have any loss in your eyesight and seek medical help right away.
• Do not take Cialis if you are taking any of the following medicines:
· a nitrate such as nitroglycerin (Nitrostat, Nitrolingual, Nitro-Dur, Nitro-Bid, Minitran, Deponit, Transderm-Nitro, others), isosorbide dinitrate (Dilatrate-SR, Isordil, Sorbitrate), isosorbide mononitrate (Imdur, ISMO, Monoket), and others;
· nitrates are also found in some recreational drugs such as amyl nitrate or nitrite ("poppers"); or
· an alpha blocker (other than tamsulosin (Flomax) 0.4 mg once a day) such as doxazosin (Cardura), guanadrel (Hylorel), prazosin (Minipress), terazosin (Hytrin), alfuzosin (Uroxatral), and others.
• Taking Cialis with any of these medications may cause very low blood pressure, possibly resulting in dizziness, fainting, stroke, or heart attack.
• Before taking Cialis, tell your doctor if you
· have heart problems such as angina, heart failure, irregular heartbeats, or have had a heart attack;
· have low blood pressure or high blood pressure that is not controlled;
· have had a stroke;
· have liver problems;
· have kidney problems;
· have ever had blood cell problems such as sickle cell anemia, multiple myeloma, or leukemia;
· have a bleeding disorder;
· have a stomach ulcer;
· have retinitis pigmentosa (an inherited condition of the eye);
· have a physical deformity of the penis such as Peyronie's disease;
· had an erection that lasted longer than 4 hours.
• You may not be able to take Cialis, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.
• Although Cialis is not indicated for use by women, it is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that Cialis is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Cialis should not be taken by women.
• It is not known whether Cialis passes into breast milk. Cialis should not be taken by women.
• If you are over 65 years of age, you may be more likely to experience side effects from Cialis. Your doctor may prescribe a lower dose of this medication.
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