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Cialis and tadalafil
Cialis is a brand of medicine containing tadalafil. It is used to treat erectile dysfunction and, in some patients, urinary symptoms associated with benign prostate enlargement.
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Why is sexual stimulation necessary?
Inhibiting the PDE5 enzyme helps achieve an erection during sexual stimulation. The medicine does not cause an erection on its own and is not a treatment to increase sexual desire.
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How many hours does the effect last?
Tadalafil's effect may last up to 36 hours. A continuous erection is not expected during this period. The response may vary according to health and the treatment regimen.
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Erectile dysfunction and sexual desire are not the same
Difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection is different from reduced sexual desire. Sometimes these conditions occur together. Stress, fatigue, diabetes, vascular disease and some medicines can contribute to erection problems. If the problem recurs, its cause should be assessed rather than focusing only on choosing a medicine.
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Know the limits of treatment
Cialis does not treat prostate cancer. Urinary symptoms suggesting prostate enlargement can also occur in other conditions, so a doctor's assessment is important. A medicine helping a symptom does not mean it automatically eliminates the underlying cause.
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How are treatment options assessed?
Tablets are not the only option for erectile dysfunction. The doctor may consider lifestyle changes, psychological support and other treatments when necessary. If a medicine taken for another condition contributes to the problem, any change must be made only with your doctor.
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Questions you can ask your doctor
You can note these questions before the appointment:
- What assessments are needed to identify the cause of my problem?
- Do the medicines I take affect the choice of treatment?
- How often should we assess the effect and side effects?
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Basis of the information
01This text is not a personal diagnosis or treatment recommendation. Sources may contain product information from different countries; follow the current leaflet for the product you use in Türkiye and your doctor's assessment.