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Tadalafil: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, and Warnings

How Does Tadalafil Work?

Tadalafil is a phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitor. It belongs to a group of drugs that work in the same way and are mostly used to treat the same condition.

Tadalafil prevents irregular contraction of the muscles in your bladder and prostate, which could help improve your BPH symptoms.

Tadalafil improves the symptoms of ED by boosting blood flow to the penis. It helps you get and keep an erection. Tadalafil can help you get an erection only if you’re sexually excited.

To improve the symptoms of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH), Tadalafil increases your ability to exercise for a long period by relaxing blood vessels in the lungs and improving blood flow.

Warnings

Tadalafil comes with different warnings. Let’s discuss these warnings:

Grapefruit Interaction Warning

According to studies, taking grapefruit juice with Tadalafil may elevate the amount of the drug in your blood. This will make you more susceptible to the side effects.

Alcohol Interaction Warning

Avoid consuming excess alcohol when using Tadalafil. Studies show that not Tadalafil and alcohol can widen the blood vessels resulting in the reduction of blood pressure.