Tadalafil (Daily) Product Guide

Tadalafil is primarily used to treat erectile dysfunction and enlarged prostate in men, but may have additional longevity benefits for men and women, including a reduced risk of heart disease and dementia.

Before you get started, read more about important usage information for Tadalafil.

Quick tips

Here are some quick tips to help you get the most from each dose:

  • Take at the same time each day
  • Take with or without food
  • Take with a glass of water
  • Do not drink excessively
  • Avoid grapefruit juice

Follow these tips to ensure that your body properly absorbs and adjusts to the medication, so you can enjoy the most optimal benefits while minimizing side effects.

Getting started

When you first receive your Tadalafil Daily prescription, follow proper storage guidelines to maintain the quality of the medication.

Before you begin, review the dosage instructions provided by your prescriber.

Explore Tadalafil benefits so you know what to expect.

Learn the best strategies for reducing side effects in your first weeks.

Storage

When your prescription arrives, check that the contents are properly sealed and undamaged. Be sure to keep your medication in its original container to maintain the utmost quality.

Store at room temperature (between 68°F and 77°F) and away from direct light, like in your pantry. Avoid storing Tadalafil in areas with excessive heat or humidity, like your laundry room or utility closet. Always keep Tadalafil where your children or pets can’t reach it.

Titration instructions

Tadalafil follows a simple and consistent dosing schedule that will not change unless your prescriber specifically recommends otherwise.

WeekDoseFrequency
Week 1 and beyond1 tablet (2.5mg)Once daily

For the best results, take Tadalafil around the same time each day with a glass of water. You may take Tadalafil with or without food.

When taking Tadalafil daily, you can take your dose without regard to timing of sexual activity.

If you feel you’re not meeting your health goals on your prescribed dose, contact your prescriber to see if changing your target dose is right for you. Most patients benefit from the standard dose of 2.5mg per day, but some patients may need a higher dose. The maximum dose is 5mg per day.

Tadalafil benefits

Tadalafil is FDA approved for erectile dysfunction and enlarged prostate in men. When taken daily, studies show that Tadalafil may provide a diverse range of longevity benefits beyond sexual health for both men and women:

  • Better blood flow
    Tadalafil’s primary mechanism of action is boosting the flow of blood, which helps treat ED in men.
  • Lowered blood pressure
    As an effect of its primary mechanism of action, Tadalafil can also reduce blood pressure.
  • Improved inflammation
    Through its action as a PDE5 inhibitor, Tadalafil may also boost anti-inflammatory effects by blocking the breakdown of cGMP.
  • Reduced risk of heart disease
    By improving blood flow and blood pressure, Tadalafil may reduce the risk of cardiac events by improving vascular health.
  • Reduced risk of dementia
    Tadalafil may improve blood flow to the brain, which may improve cognitive function and reduce our risk for dementia.
  • Enlarged prostate support (for males)
    Tadalafil is also used clinically to treat symptoms of enlarged prostate and BPH in men.

Science shows that the longer you take Tadalafil Daily, the better the benefits. To experience the most optimal benefits of Tadalafil—whether you’re taking it for ED, longevity benefits, or both—it should be taken over an extended period of at least 6-12 months.

Many benefits of Tadalafil occur on a cellular level and may be difficult to feel or appreciate. Biological age tests can help you see if Tadalafil has slowed your biological aging, as compared to your chronological aging, while the Core Longevity Panel can help show how Tadalafil impacts critical heart and inflammation markers.

Side effects

The most common side effects of Tadalafil include:

  • Headache
  • Indigestion
  • Back pain
  • Muscle pain
  • Flushing
  • Stuffy nose

While rare, the following serious side effects may also occur:

  • An erection will not go away (priapism). If you have an erection that lasts longer than 4 hours, get medical help right away. If not treated right away, priapism can permanently damage the penis.
  • Sudden vision loss in one or both eyes. Sudden vision loss can be a sign of a serious eye problem called non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropath (NAION).
  • Sudden hearing decrease or hearing loss. Some may also have ringing in the ears (tinnitus) or dizziness.

Most side effects are mild and go away within a week or two, as your body adjusts to the medication.

If you experience any rare but serious side effects, stop taking Tadalafil immediately and contact emergency medical services.

For a complete list of Tadalafil side effects, please read the Mayo Clinic’s Tadalafil resources.

Important safety information

You should not use Tadalafil if you are taking nitrates (such as nitroglycerin tablets or patches), Cisapride, other ED medications, Adcirca, or Riociguat. Please read the full list of possible drug interactions with Tadalafil.

Avoid smoking or drinking alcohol excessively, as these may interact with your medication or otherwise prevent it from working as intended.

Avoid drinking grapefruit juice while taking Tadalafil: as a PDE5 inhibitor, Tadalafil is among the classes of drugs that negatively interact with grapefruit juice, which can affect how Tadalafil is metabolized and increase side effects.

Tadalafil is not recommended for patients with a history of recent heart attacks, stroke, heart pains (angina), heart failure, uncontrolled blood pressure or irregular heart beats, severe liver disease, or retinal eye problems.

Do not take Tadalafil if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or plan to become pregnant or breastfeed while taking Tadalafil.

Do not take Tadalafil if you are allergic to Tadalafil or any of its ingredients.

The dose prescribed is for you and you alone. Do not, under any circumstances, share your medication with anyone.

For other important safety information, please visit: agelessrx.com/tadalafil-daily.

FAQs

What’s the difference between Tadalafil and Cialis?

Tadalafil is the active ingredient used in Cialis and is the generic equivalent. As clinically evidenced, Tadalafil is just as safe and effective as branded Cialis; it works for the same amount of time and delivers the same lasting effects.

What are the advantages of Tadalafil over other ED meds?

Unlike other ED medications, Tadalafil can be taken daily. This means you can be intimate at any time, rather than needing to take a pill from time to time, as needed, like other brands.

Clinical evidence also supports Tadalafil for a variety of health and longevity benefits due to its ability to act as an anti-inflammatory, improve cognitive function, and improve blood flow to major organs.

What if I miss a dose?

If you miss a dose while taking this medicine once daily for an erection problem, benign prostatic hyperplasia, or both, take it as soon as you remember, however, do not take more than one dose per day.

Where should I store my medication?

Store your medication at room temperature (no higher than 86 F). You should throw away any unused medication after the expiration date on your prescription bottle.

As with all prescription medications, keep out of reach of children and pets. Do not share your medication with anyone else.

What are the benefits of taking Tadalafil daily versus as needed?

Taking Tadalafil daily at a lower dose (2.5mg versus 10mg) than what would be prescribed for as needed reduces many common side effects. Furthermore, it allows you the freedom to be intimate on your own time (and at any time) versus having to take a pill.

Lastly, more recent clinical research suggests added health and longevity benefits, such as anti-inflammatory properties, better blood flow to all major organs, and improved cognitive function and mental clarity.

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