Men health

Drug Name: CIALIS

TADALAFIL - ORAL ( ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION TREATMENT ) ( See-Al-iss )

COMMON CIALIS BRAND NAME( S ): Cialis

CIALIS USES:
Cialis is in a class of medications known as PDE-5 inhibitors, which are used to treat cases of male impotence ( erectile dysfunction ).

HOW TO TAKE CIALIS:
Cialis comes in a 20 mg dose and can be taken with or without food. Beginning in 30 minutes and for up to 36 hours after taking the pill, Cialis can help you get an erection if you are sexually stimulated. You results may vary. Do not take Cialis more than once every 24 hours. Do not take Cialis more often than your doctor recommends.

CIALIS SIDE EFFECTS:
Cialis is not for everyone. Men taking any form of nitrates should not take Cialis, or any prescription erectile dysfunction pill. This combination could cause an unsafe drop in blood pressure. If you have chest pain, or other heart-related symptoms during sex, seek immediate medical help. In clinical trials the most common side effects with Cialis were headache, upset stomach, backache, muscle ache, and flushing. Side effects were generally mild or moderate, didn't last long, and decreased in frequency with continued use. In Cialis clinical trials most men weren't troubled by them enough to stop taking Cialis. Please see related Cialis information below.

CIALIS PRECAUTIONS:
Can I take Cialis if I am also taking nitrates? No, you should not take Cialis if you're taking nitrates because of an unsafe drop in blood pressure could occur. Be sure to talk with your doctor before taking Cialis to ensure that your heart is healthy enough to handle the extra strain of having sex.

Men taking any form of nitrates should not take Cialis. If you take Cialis while taking any nitrate medicine or recreational drug containing nitrates, your blood pressure could suddenly drop to an unsafe level. Many prescription medicines that are used to treat chest pains caused by heart disease contain nitrates. These medicines include nitroglycerin ( sprays, ointments, skin patches or pastes and pills that are swallowed or dissolve in the mouth ) or isosorbide mononitrate and dinitrate ( pills that are swallowed, chewed or dissolved in the mouth ). Certain recreational drugs such as amyl nitrate or nitrite ( "poppers" ) also contain nitrates. This list is not totally inclusive, so it is important you talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions about what nitrates are, or if any of your medications may contain them.

What if I am taking other medications? Like with other prescription medications, you should always consult your doctor or health care professional about any other medications you are currently taking before taking Cialis.

Are there any food restrictions with Cialis? No. Cialis can be taken without regard to food intake.

Will I get erections when I don't want them? No, sexual stimulation is required in order for Cialis to work.

What should men know about ED and how can Cialis help? At various times in every man's life he can experience difficulty with obtaining and maintaining an erection. ED usually occurs when blood flow to the penis is diminished. This kind of condition can be caused by a wide variety of other health and medical conditions as well as some medications prescribed to treat them. Cialis® treats ED by allowing more blood to flow into the penis, leading to an erection with sexual stimulation.

CIALIS DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor of all over-the-counter and prescription medication you may use. Do not start or stop Cialis or any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

CIALIS OVERDOSE:
If Cialis overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

CIALIS NOTES:
Do not share Cialis with others.

MISSED CIALIS DOSE:
If you miss a Cialis dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take Cialis if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual Cialis dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the Cialis dose to catch up.

CIALIS STORAGE:
Store Cialis at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.

Drug Name: LEVITRA

VARDENAFIL - ORAL ( Vardenafil hydrochloride trihydrate )

COMMON LEVITRA BRAND NAME( S ):
Levitra

LEVITRA USES:
Levitra is used to treat erectile dysfunction sometimes known as impotence in men. Erectile dysfunction is the inability to obtain and or maintain a hard erect penis for sexual activity.
Levitra tablets contain the active ingredient vardenafil ( present as vardenafil hydrochloride trihydrate ) which belongs to a group of medicines called phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors. These work by relaxing the blood vessels in the penis when you are sexually aroused. This allows blood to flow into the penis, allowing you to get an erection in the natural way. Levitra will only work if you are sexually excited. It will not increase your sex drive. Levitra is not approved for use in women. Levitra tablets are not addictive.

HOW TO USE LEVITRA:
How much Levitra should I take? Your doctor or pharmacist will tell you how much and how often you should take Levitra. Follow the directions given to you by your doctor or pharmacist carefully. They may differ from the information contained in the Levitra leaflet.

The Levitra dose ranges from 5 mg to 20 mg. Your doctor will determine the correct Levitra dose for you depending on your condition and response. Do not take more than one dose of Levitra a day.

When do I take Levitra? Take your dose of Levitra 25 to 60 minutes before you wish to have sex. Swallow the Levitra tablet whole with a glass of water.

Sexual stimulation is required for a natural response to treatment with Levitra.

Levitra can be taken with or without food.

Levitra may be taken anywhere between 15 minutes to up to 5 hours before sexual activity. The amount of time Levitra takes to start working varies from person to person, but Levitra normally takes between 25 to 60 minutes. If you are not sure what to do, ask your doctor or pharmacist about taking Levitra. If you have trouble remembering when to take Levitra, ask your pharmacist for some hints.

LEVITRA SIDE EFFECTS:
Tell your doctor or pharmacist as soon as possible if you do not feel well while you are taking Levitra.

Levitra helps most men with erectile dysfunction, but it may have unwanted side effects. Sometimes they are serious, most of the time they are not. You may need to stop taking the Levitra tablets or have medical treatment if you get some of the serious side effects.

Tell your doctor if you notice any of the following and/or they worry you: headache, flushing, dyspepsia ( heartburn ), nausea, dizziness or light-headedness, a stuffy or runny nose, sensitivity of the eye to sunlight, high or low blood pressure, stiffness in muscles, pain in the joints, rash, stomach or abdominal pain.

These are the more common side effects of Levitra. They are usually mild and short-lived. Very rarely, your erection may persist for longer than usual after taking Levitra. If your erection continues for longer than four hours, or if you have a painful erection, you should seek medical attention.

Tell your doctor immediately, or go to the accident and emergency department at your nearest hospital if you notice any of the following: severe chest pain, angina, irregular heart beats, loss of consciousness.

These are serious Levitra side effects. You may need urgent medical attention or hospitalisation. Other Levitra side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. Tell your doctor if you notice anything else that is making you feel unwell while taking Levitra. Do not be alarmed by this list of possible side effects. a very small percentage of people taking Levitra experience them.

LEVITRA PRECAUTIONS:
Things you must do before taking Levitra: Tell all the doctors, dentists and pharmacists who are treating you that you are taking Levitra.

If you are about to start taking any new medicines, especially nitrates, tell your doctor or pharmacist that you are taking Levitra. See "BEFORE YOU TAKE Levitra" for a list of common nitrate medications. If Levitra does not help you get an erection, or if your erection does not last long enough to complete sexual intercourse, tell your doctor. In these cases, your doctor may need to adjust your dose.

Things you must not do while taking Levitra: Do not use the unregistered drug amyl nitrite ( sometimes called 'poppers', 'amyl' or 'rush' ) while you are taking Levitra.

If you get an angina attack whilst taking Levitra, do not take nitrate medicines to relieve the pain. Tell your doctor immediately. Make sure that your doctor knows you are taking Levitra.

Do not take more than one dose of Levitra a day. If Levitra does not help you get an erection, or if your erection does not last long enough to complete sexual intercourse, tell your doctor. Do not give your Levitra tablets to anyone else, even if they have the same condition as you.

LEVITRA DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Do not take Levitra if you are using nitrate or nitric oxide donor medicines for angina. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines, including those that you buy without a prescription from your pharmacy, supermarket or health food shop.

Some medicines may be affected by Levitra or vice versa. These medicines include: ketoconazole and itraconazole, used to treat fungal infections, erythromycin, an antibiotic, ritonavir and indinavir and other protease inhibitors used for the treatment of HIV infection, alpha-blockers, medicines used to treat an enlarged prostate ( BPH ) or high blood pressure. Examples of alpha-blockers areterazosin, tamsulosin and prazosin.

You may need to use different amounts of Levitra, or you may need to take different medicines. Your doctor will be able to advise you. Your doctor or pharmacist will also have a more complete list of medicines to be careful with or avoid while taking Levitra.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist, if you are not sure if you are taking any of these medicines.

LEVITRA OVERDOSE:
If Levitra overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of Levitra overdose may include severe dizziness, fainting, or prolonged erection.

LEVITRA NOTES:
Do not share Levitra with others, since they may have a problem that is not effectively treated by Levitra. Use of Levitra does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases ( e.g., HIV, Hepatitis B, gonorrhea ).

MISSED LEVITRA DOSE:
Do not douple up on your Levitra dose or take more than either recommended by your physician or by the Levitra information leaflet.

LEVITRA STORAGE:
Store Levitra at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F ( 15-30 degrees C ) away from light and moisture.

Drug Name: VIAGRA

SILDENAFIL - ORAL ( sill-DEN-uh-fil )

COMMON VIAGRA BRAND NAME( S ):
Viagra

VIAGRA USES:
Viagra is used to treat male sexual function problems ( erection problems ).

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

VIAGRA SIDE EFFECTS:
Headache, flushing, stomach upset, nasal stuffiness, diarrhea and dizziness might occur. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Unlikely but report promptly:
painful or other urination problems, vision problems, skin rash. Very unlikely but report promptly:
chest pain, fainting, foot or ankle swelling. If you experience a painful or prolonged erection ( lasting longer than 4 hours ), stop using Viagra and seek immediate medical attention. If you notice other effects from Viagra not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

VIAGRA PRECAUTIONS:
Before using Viagra, tell your doctor your medical history, including:
allergies ( especially drug allergies ), penis conditions such as fibrosis/scarring ( e.g., Peyronie's disease ), history of painful/prolonged erection ( priapism ), sickle cell anemia, blood system cancers ( such as leukemia or myeloma ), eye problems ( retina diseases ), kidney or liver disease, bleeding disorders, active stomach ulcers, heart disease, stroke, very high or low blood pressure. Limit alcohol intake, as it may aggravate side effects of this drug. Since Viagra may cause dizziness, caution is advised when performing tasks requiring alertness ( e.g., driving ). To avoid dizziness and lightheadedness when rising from a seated or lying position, get up slowly. Viagra is not to be used in women or children. The elderly may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, therefore caution is advised in this group.

VIAGRA DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you may use, especially of:
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 ), high blood pressure medicines, certain HIV protease inhibitors ( such as saquinavir, ritonavir, amprenavir ). Do not start or stop Viagra or any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

VIAGRA OVERDOSE:
If Viagra overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of Viagra overdose may include severe dizziness, fainting, or prolonged erection.

VIAGRA NOTES:
Do not share Viagra with others, since they may have a problem that is not effectively treated by Viagra. Use of Viagra does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases ( e.g., HIV, Hepatitis B, gonorrhea ).

MISSED VIAGRA DOSE:
Not applicable.

VIAGRA STORAGE:
Store Viagra at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F ( 15-30 degrees C ) away from light and moisture.