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Tadalafil (Systemic)

Brand Names : Cialis

Tadalafil | Before Using | Proper Use | Precautions | Side Effects


Side Effects of This Medicine

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

    Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

      Less common

        Arm, back or jaw pain; blurred vision; chest pain or discomfort; chest tightness or heaviness; chills; cold sweats; confusion; dizziness; fainting; faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position suddenly; fast or irregular heartbeat; headache; nausea; nervousness; pain or discomfort in arms, jaw, back or neck; pounding in the ears; shortness of breath; slow or fast heartbeat; sweating; unusual tiredness or weakness; vomiting

      Rare

        Painful or prolonged erection of the penis

    Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome.

      More Common

        Acid or sour stomach; belching; heartburn; indigestion; stomach discomfort, upset, or pain

      Less common

        Bloody nose; burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles" , or tingling feelings; burning feeling in chest or stomach; burning, dry or itching eyes; body aches or pain; congestion; cough; diarrhea; difficulty in moving; difficulty swallowing; dry mouth; dryness or soreness of throat; eye pain; excessive eye discharge; fever; feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings; feeling of warmth redness of the face, neck, arms and occasionally, upper chest; hoarseness; increased erection; itching skin; joint pain; lack or loss of strength; loose stools; muscle aching or cramping; muscle pains or stiffness; nasal congestion; neck pain; pain; pain in arms and/or legs; pain or burning in throat; rash; redness, pain, swelling of eye, eyelid, or inner lining of eyelid; reduced sensitivity to touch; runny nose; sensation of spinning; sleepiness or unusual drowsiness; sleeplessness; sores, ulcers, or white spots on lips or tongue or inside the mouth; spontaneous penile erection; stomach upset; swelling of eyelids; swelling or puffiness of eye or face; swollen joints; tearing; tender, swollen glands in neck; tenderness in stomach area; trouble sleeping; unable to sleep; upper abdominal pain; voice changes; watering of eyes

Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.

Rare

Changes in color vision

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Date Written: 01/22/2004
Date Revised: 03/09/2004









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