Cialis (Tadalafil) from Maple Leaf Medications.

How Does Cialis Work?

Cialis is a medication that is used to treat erectile dysfunction or impotence as well as benign prostatic hypertrophy. It works by increasing blood flow to the penis to enable an erection during sexual arousal.
When a man is sexually aroused, nitric oxide floods into the penis which triggers the production of cGMP. This controls the dilation and contraction of blood vessels that control blood flow to and from the penis. Another substance known as PDE5 destroys cGMP thus allowing the blood vessels to return to their normal size and ending the erection.
Cialis works to stop this from happening which allows the erection to last longer.

What It’s Like to Live with Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability to maintain an erection that is firm enough to allow sexual intercourse. Also known as impotence, the condition can be triggered through stress or can be a sign of other health issues that need to be diagnosed by a professional medical practitioner. However, contrary to popular belief, not all male sexual issues (such as premature ejaculation or delayed ejaculation) are caused by ED.

ED may also be a warning sign of heart problems such as blockages that can lead to a stroke. The condition can also cause depression and affect a man’s relationships. Some common risk factors of ED include the following:

•     Smoking
•     Being older than 50 years of age
•     High blood pressure
•     Drug abuse
•     Lack of exercise
•     High blood sugar
•     High cholesterol

What to Know Before You Take Cialis

You have two options for taking Cialis to treat ED. Your urologist will either prescribe higher dose tablets to be taken when needed (i.e. right before sex) or smaller doses which have to be taken every day. If you are recommended the former, you may have to take 10 mg tablets but some men 5 mg to 20 mg also work.
If you are taking the medication every day, don’t take more than 2.5 mg. The exact dose you need depends on your current health and can best be prescribed by your doctor. While there is no way to make Cialis work fast to maintain an erection longer, your urologist can tell you about factors that can make the medication stop working prematurely.
To ensure Cialis is safe for consumption, tell your doctor if you have ever had a heart attack, angina, heart disease, and heart rhythm issues or suffer from pulmonary hypertension.

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