How effective is Cialis?

Posted on 08. Jul, 2009 by Mel G in Erectile Dysfunction

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Tadalafil also known as Cialis is the third oral medicine approved in 2003 by the U.S. FDA for the treatment of Erectile Dysfunction.

Like Viagra, this drug also inhibits PDE5 which destroys cGMP that ultimately allows blood to flow into the penis resulting in increased engorgement of the penis and an erection to occur in a man.

According to the manufacturer of Cialis, Eli Lilly, they indicate the drug is clinically proven to improve erectile function in most men with E.D., including those with mild, moderate or severe E.D.

Eli Lilly and Company states that in their study of more than 140 patients, a majority of men with E.D. who took 20mg of Cialis were able to achieved erections within 30 minutes after taking the drug.

They have also indicated that Cialis gives men and their partners up to 36 hours to choose the moment to have sex, a much longer period of time for a man to achieve an erection compared to the other FDA approved E.D drugs. Also Eli Lilly indicates that that men do not need to avoid high-fat foods because the absorption of Cialis is not affected by fatty food.

Additionally, for those wondering, the safety and efficacy of combining Cialis and other treatments for E.D. have not been studied and are not recommended.