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Key Points
- Tadalafil – known as a weekend pill – is a reversible phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitor, used for treating Erectile Dysfunction (ED), Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) i.e. enlarged prostrate, and Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)
- Available only with a certified prescription, it is an oral medication available in tablet form. The vasodilatory properties of tadalafil improves blood flow in your system when you are physically active
- It is a one dose per day medication and you must not take two doses the same day. The effect of taladafil remains for more than 24 hours in your system whatever be the dosage strength, and therefore physicians prescribe only one dose per day to limit its use
Tadalafil is effective in treating erectile dysfunction among males. In addition, physicians also administer this drug to treat other medical conditions like Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) – where the small blood vessels in your lungs narrow down causing high blood pressure in your pulmonary arteries. It is also effective in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia i.e. enlarged prostrate. The onset of this drug is within thirty minutes and it remains effective in your system for up to 36 hours.
Is Tadalafil Daily Right For You?
Tadalafil being a PDE5 inhibitor, its primary role is to break down cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP). This monophosphate is a particular molecule that plays a vital role in regulating and circulating blood flow. It affects an enzyme called PDE – type 5.
Some reports reveal most patients found relief by using 5 mg of tadalafil daily. However, such dosing must be done strictly after takingthe consent of your physician. Your physician will set the duration for taking tadalafil; this is done mainly based on your medical condition. As the effect of one single dose of tadalafil can stay in your system for more than a day, it is usually not a good thing to take additional doses during the same day.
Recommended Dosage of Tadalafil
Tadalafil dosage strength starts at 2.5 mg; range includes 5 mg, 10 mg, and 20 mg pills. Tadalafil dosage strength is not the same for all patients. It differs accordingly depending on who is using it and the medical condition.
- Dose for Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
For the treatment of erectile dysfunction, physicians prescribe 10 mg or 20 mg tablets of tadalafil. You should avoid taking it twice within a period of 24 hours. This is because the effect of tadalafil may remain for even more than 24 hours of time in your system
- Dose for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)
For pulmonary hypertension, your doctor may administer a dose of 20 mg pill of tadalafil, once daily. Some physicians may prescribe 40 mg; dosage is split as two 20 mg tablets each day. If you have a kidney ailment or liver problems (like cirrhosis or hepatitis), your treating physician may decrease the starting dosage strength. The initial doses are pegged at 10 mg though.
- Dose for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
If you are advised to take tadalafil for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), it may be part of a long-term treatment plan. In most cases, BPH treatment is likely to last for a period of 26 weeks.
For the treatment of BPH-associated LUTS in men, tadalafil has the approval of renowned drug clearing bodies like the US-based FDA. This drug is more popular among males who live with erectile dysfunction or impotence.
For the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (i.e., BPH), you can use it daily until your treatment is over. In case of adults, a dose of 5 mg – once per day – is considered both safe and effective. You are advised to take this med at the same timeslot every day – all through your treatment plan.
Beware of a few side effects Tadalafil may trigger. These include spells of migraine, muscular pains, being nauseated, upset of tummy, acid reflux / heartburn or GERD, difficulties to pass stools, Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) and a few respiratory conditions like gasping for breath or wheezing. A few reports reveal patients aged above 60 years may develop diarrhea as compared to people of a younger age-group.
As tadalafil increases blood flow to your penis, taking this med can result in priapism i.e. a medical condition wherein you may experience a prolonged spell of penile erection. This condition – if unattended – may damage your penis, trigger vision related conditions, and hearing loss. Also, if you are already using any nitro-based vasodilators like nitro-glycerine, etc., you must stay away from using tadalafil; combining such meds can lead to a marked drop in your blood pressure level.
Above all, your treating doctor may start with a low dose during the initial period of treatment. In certain cases, some males may need a higher dose of this drug, and so physicians administer 20 mg of tadalafil treat their penile condition. Above all, you are advised to follow all needful precautionary measures – as issued by a qualified caregiver.
URLs Referred
https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/tadalafil-oral-route/description/drg-20067204
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3826864
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2699638/
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2007/021368s012lbl.pdf
Elizabeth isn’t just a health writer—she’s your friendly guide to understanding men’s sexual wellness without all the medical jargon. With years of experience writing about topics like ED, confidence, and intimacy, she knows how to turn complex health info into something real, relatable, and useful.
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