With so many options for patients to choose from when it comes to the treatment of erectile dysfunction, it’s important to consider the advantages and drawbacks to each type of medication that is being considered. Learning about the side effects of the medications that are used to treat erectile dysfunction can be an effective way to narrow down the choices, and find the choice that is best suited to the patient.
Common side effects that are experienced with patients using Cialis include:
Nasal Congestion
The same active ingredients that are found in Cialis to increase the blood flow through the penis to increase the ability to achieve an erection are the cause of nasal congestion in patients. Though bothersome, the side effect of nasal congestion is often not considered to be serious and will often subside as the dose wears off and can be treated with nasal spray or over the counter medications if required.
Indigestion
There are a percentage of men that suffer from indigestion after using Cialis. In the case that the indigestion begins to affect the patient the health care professional may suggest lowering the dosage, or using the daily dosage of Cialis that is four times lower than the traditional thirty-six hour dose. Patients suffering from indigestion can choose to take Cialis with food, or consider using over the counter medications to alleviate the discomfort of indigestion.
Headaches
Though rare, headaches can occur in patients that use Cialis to treat erectile dysfunction. Headaches occur in less than five percent of patients and can be easily treated by over the counter medications, if required. Patients suffering from headaches associated with the use of Cialis should consult the physician or pharmacist to ensure that the over the counter medication can be safely combined with the Cialis.
Muscle Pain
Dull muscle pains are one of the less common side effects and may sometimes present as back pain in patients that are using Cialis. Sometimes, the increased blood flow can cause muscle aches that are easily treated by lowering the dosage of Cialis that is being used by the patient, or treated with an over the counter medication taken to alleviate muscle or back pain. Again, patients suffering from muscle pain and considering over the counter treatment should consults a health care professional to ensure that the medication can be safely combined with Cialis.
Learning about the potential side effects that patients experience while using Cialis can be an effective way to ensure that the patient remains safe. When reporting the side effects to the physician, patients should ensure that the side effects have been experienced at least two times in conjunction with the dose of Cialis, to ensure that true side effects are being suffered.
Patients should report all Cialis side effects to the health care professional to ensure that no serious or adverse effects are going to cause harm to the patient.