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Maximum Dose of Tadalafil for Erectile Dysfunction
Tadalafil, under the brand name Cialis, is used to treat erectile dysfunction. It helps with blood flow into the penis. This is helpful for achieving and sustaining an erection with sexual stimulation. Many users wonder if increased doses produce better results with Tadalafil. The best way to improve results with reduced side effects is to understand the correct dosage, learn about the drug, and understand how to properly use it.
Tadalafil Maximum Safe Dose and 40 mg Risks
For tadalafil as-needed treatment for erectile dysfunction the maximum adult dose is 20 mg, taken once daily. This is the dose for men whose symptoms are not controlled with a 10 mg dose.
It is not uncommon for individuals to assume that a 40 mg dose will produce even better results than the 20 mg dose. However, there are many side effects from going over the recommended dose. Especially in cases of erectile dysfunction treatment, going over the prescribed dose should only be done under the instruction of a doctor for a different approved medical situation. There is no guarantee that the results will be even better than the recommended dose.
Taking more than 20mg increases the chance of:
- Severe headache
- Dizziness
- Flushing
- Change in blood pressure
- Muscle and back pain
- Blurred hearing and/or vision
- An erection lasting longer than 4 hours (Priapism) which needs medical attention
If your prescribed dose doesn’t help, your response shouldn’t be to take more. You should talk to your medical provider to adjust your treatment, review your health history, and check for any potential interactions with your other medication.
CIALIS – Pharmacodynamics and Dose
Tadalafil is an inhibitor. During physiological stimulation, nitric oxide is generated and cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP) is produced. Tadalafil inhibits PDE5, which catalyzes the degradation of cGMP, resulting in the relaxation of smooth muscle and sustained blood vessel relaxation.
Compared to other ED medications, tadalafil has a longer half-life which is approximately 17.5 hours. It’s effects have been reported to last 36 hours in many men. It is subsequently referred to as “the weekend pill.”
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Recommended doses are:
- 2.5 and 5 mg daily for men who prefer spontaneity.
- 10 mg prior to sexual activity for most first time users.
- 20 mg if needed and tolerated when the lower dose is not effective enough.
Tadalafil is not recommended to be used more than once daily regardless of the dose.
Factors and Strategies for Increasing the Effect of Cialis
Even the highest dose will not work if you simply choose it on your own. Other factors such as lifestyle or even medical conditions can affect the result.
Wait for Stimulation
An erection will not happen when you take Cialis. Arousal will still be needed.
Remember Consistency
You should take it at the same time every day if you are directed to take it daily. When using it on demand, do not take more than once every 24 hours.
Prioritize Your Health
Erectile dysfunction treatments are less effective with the presence of smoking, obesity, excessive drinking, uncontrolled diabetes or blood pressure. Regular exercise, good diet and better quality of sleep can positively impact sexual health.
Reduce Drinking
While occasional consumption of alcohol may help, excessive drinking helps less and increases the potential for dizziness and increased blood pressure.
Asses Your Medications
Tadalafil will adversely interact with medicines for high blood pressure, chest pain, fungal infections, and some antibiotics. Make sure your health care provider knows all the medicines and supplements you take, prescribed or over the counter.
For Best Results, How Should You Time Your Dose?
For pure on demand dosing, most men take Cialis 30 to 60 minutes prior to anticipated sexual activity. Some individuals notice the best effects from Cialis after about 2 hours.
Another positive attribute of tadalafil is its prolonged duration of effect. Instead of a treatment effect that is limited to a few hours, tadalafil retains an effect duration of up to 36 hours. Because of this, greater flexibility is allowed when arranging plans that involve intimacy, and users are relieved from the burden of needing to worry about timing.
Because steady medication levels can be maintained throughout the day, the time consumers take their medications is less critical for this drug. Just take your prescribed dose at the same time each day.
Users should not take more than one daily dose in an attempt to take more medication in an effort to strengthen or speed up the drug’s effects.
Final Thoughts
Taking tadalafil in a 20 mg dose, once daily is the proper way to treat ED. If you are prescribed a dose above 20 mg daily, then your prescriber believes there is additional benefit with more risk.
If you believe that your tadalafil is no longer working, contact your healthcare practitioner to increase your dose. For the greatest results in your treatment, medical care has the greatest impact when combined with proper lifestyle management and other medical treatments.