{"id":634763,"date":"2025-12-18T18:33:47","date_gmt":"2025-12-18T23:33:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=634763"},"modified":"2025-12-18T18:33:47","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T23:33:47","slug":"cialis-vs-viagra-side-effects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/cialis-vs-viagra-side-effects\/","title":{"rendered":"Cialis vs. Viagra side effects and how to avoid them"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are receiving medication for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">erectile dysfunction<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (ED), you will likely be prescribed a drug like<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/cialis-vs-viagra\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cialis<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Viagra<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Both are in a class of medications called<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/pde5-inhibitors\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">phosphodiesterase (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PDE) inhibitors<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They work by increasing <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blood flow<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to the penis.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/cialis\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cialis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brand name<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tadalafil<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FDA-approved<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to treat <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">erectile dysfunction<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">benign prostatic hyperplasia<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BPH<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">enlarged prostate<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/viagra\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Viagra<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brand name<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sildenafil<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but it is only <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FDA-approved<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ED treatment<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<div id=\"coupon-cta\" class=\"coupon-cta master-template\">\n\t\t\t<p id=\"headline\">Save up to 80% on Cialis with SingleCare<\/p>\n\t\t\t<p id=\"subheadline\">Different pharmacies offer different prices for the same medication. 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Above all, the most <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">common side effect<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of both medications is headaches. For example, according to clinical data,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/drugInfo.cfm?setid=0b0be196-0c62-461c-94f4-9a35339b4501\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> between 16-28% of people<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> experience headaches when taking <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Viagra<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, depending on dosage. Likewise,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/drugInfo.cfm?setid=ebddb745-81f9-4b25-8739-b2886032ed26\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3-16% of people<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">taking Cialis<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> experience headaches, depending on the dose and formulation of the medication they are taking.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headaches are common to both <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cialis<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Viagra<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> because both drugs work by making <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blood vessels dilate<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the body, which can also impact <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blood vessels<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the brain. \u201cMost of the time, this makes a dull, mild pain that goes away on its own,\u201d explains Menachem Jacobs, MD, co-founder of<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/outlive.bio\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outlive Biology<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and a resident physician at Yale New Haven Hospital. \u201cFor instance, a patient might take a dose and then get a mild headache an hour later, but it usually goes away in a few hours.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to clinical trials, both<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/drugInfo.cfm?setid=ebddb745-81f9-4b25-8739-b2886032ed26\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cialis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/drugInfo.cfm?setid=0b0be196-0c62-461c-94f4-9a35339b4501\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Viagra<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> share many of the same <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Side effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that both<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/viagra-side-effects\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Viagra<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/cialis-side-effects\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cialis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have in common are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headaches<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flushing of skin<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vision changes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vision loss<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nasal congestion<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Back pain<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although the two medications share several <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, there are also some <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">key differences<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> when it comes to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cialis vs Viagra<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u201cSome men experience mild <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">back pain<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">muscle aches<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> more commonly with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cialis<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, while <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Viagra<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is more likely to cause visual disturbances, such as a blue-tinted vision or increased light sensitivity,\u201d explains David Shusterman, MD, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">urologist<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/modernurologist.com\/dr-david-shusterman-md\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modern <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Urologist<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"serious-side-effects-of-cialis-vs-viagra\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serious side effects of Cialis vs. Viagra<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While less common, both<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/drugInfo.cfm?setid=ebddb745-81f9-4b25-8739-b2886032ed26\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cialis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/drugInfo.cfm?setid=0b0be196-0c62-461c-94f4-9a35339b4501\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Viagra<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can cause <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">serious<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/explain-side-effects\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at times. The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">serious side effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that both medications have in common include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vision changes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vision loss<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hearing loss<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nervous system impacts, like seizures<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cardiovascular events like <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">heart attacks<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, chest pain, and strokes in people with pre-existing cardiac issues<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A rare, but <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">serious side effect<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that both medications can trigger is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">priapism<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which is when you have a prolonged erection. \u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Priapism<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an emergency that needs to be treated by a doctor, so a visit to the emergency room may be needed,\u201d says George F. Ellis, MD, physician, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">urologic<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> surgeon, and also a writer and filmmaker at<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/coronadobeachproductions.com\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coronado Beach Productions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-soon-do-side-effects-start\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How soon do <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> start?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One major way that <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cialis vs Viagra<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> effects differ is that <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Viagra<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tends to work faster than <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cialis<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cialis<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> stays in the body longer than <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Viagra<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/how-long-does-viagra-last\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Viagra<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> starts working<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> within 30\u201360 minutes after taking it. \u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Side effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tend to appear and subside in the same time frame,\u201d Dr. Shusterman says. On the other hand,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/cialis-directions\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cialis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> takes about 45 to 90 minutes to work, Dr. Shusterman notes, but its full effects can last up to 36 hours. \u201cBecause of its longer half-life, mild <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like flushing or back discomfort may linger longer but are usually less intense,\u201d Dr. Shusterman describes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-do-side-effects-last\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How long do <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> last?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Viagra<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> lasts for much less time than <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cialis<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014about four hours,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC1874251\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">according to studies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cialis<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, on the other hand, is much longer lasting, with<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC8845461\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">research showing that it lasts up to 36 hours<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is due to its half-life of 17.5 hours. \u201cA lot of the time, I tell patients that <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cialis<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is called the \u2018weekend pill\u2019 for a reason, and this affects the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,\u201d Dr. Jacobs says. According to Dr. Jacobs, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cialis<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tend to start more slowly than <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Viagra<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but tend to last longer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-are-the-long-term-side-effects-of-cialis-vs-viagra\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the long-term <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects of Cialis vs. Viagra<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neither <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cialis<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Viagra<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have serious known long-term or permanent effects. Any long-term <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are minimal when<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/erectile-dysfunction-pills-drugs-medications\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the medications<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are used appropriately and under the supervision of a doctor, according to Dr. Shusterman. \u201cThere\u2019s no evidence that <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cialis<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Viagra<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> causes dependency or lasting cardiovascular damage,\u201d he says. \u201cHowever, patients with underlying cardiac disease should always be evaluated before use.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"cialis-vs-viagra-contraindications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cialis vs. Viagra<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> contraindications<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most people with penises can safely <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">take Cialis<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Viagra<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but there are certain individuals who should avoid them. Here\u2019s what to know.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"underlying-medical-conditions\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Underlying <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">medical conditions<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People with certain medication conditions should avoid <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cialis<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Viagra<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> due to severe <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that can be life-threatening. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cialis<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Viagra<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> should be avoided or taken with caution in people with severe<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/news\/heart-disease-statistics\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">heart disease<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, recent stroke or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">heart attack<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or significant liver or kidney impairment, according to Dr. Shusterman.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"use-in-children-and-pregnancy\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use in children and pregnancy<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neither<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/drugInfo.cfm?setid=ebddb745-81f9-4b25-8739-b2886032ed26\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cialis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> nor<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/drugInfo.cfm?setid=0b0be196-0c62-461c-94f4-9a35339b4501\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Viagra<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is indicated for use in children, pregnant people, or breastfeeding parents. They haven&#8217;t been studied in these populations and should be avoided.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"use-in-geriatric-populations\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use in geriatric populations<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both medications are typically used in older patients and are considered safe in the elderly population. However, it\u2019s always important to consult with your healthcare provider before using<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/drugInfo.cfm?setid=ebddb745-81f9-4b25-8739-b2886032ed26\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cialis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/drugInfo.cfm?setid=0b0be196-0c62-461c-94f4-9a35339b4501\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Viagra<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, especially in older age, because co-morbid <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">medical conditions<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or medications you are taking might change this recommendation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"cialis-vs-viagra-warnings\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cialis vs. Viagra<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> warnings<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/drugInfo.cfm?setid=ebddb745-81f9-4b25-8739-b2886032ed26\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cialis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/drugInfo.cfm?setid=0b0be196-0c62-461c-94f4-9a35339b4501\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Viagra<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> come with certain warnings. For example, precautions should be taken in patients with underlying cardiovascular disease because of an increased risk of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">heart attacks<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and strokes. Another major warning is about <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">priapism<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which is a prolonged erection of more than four hours. Anyone experiencing this should seek emergency medical care.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s possible to overdose on either <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cialis<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Viagra<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This can happen if you take more than the prescribed amount. In the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/druginfo\/meds\/a699015.html\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">event of an overdose<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, call the Poison Control helpline at 1-800-222-1222 or visit the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.poisonhelp.org\/help\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poison Control website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for assistance. Go to the nearest<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/druginfo\/meds\/a604008.html#overdose\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">emergency room<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if you are having trouble breathing, have a seizure, have collapsed, or have fainted and can\u2019t be woken up.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are no current significant recalls of either <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cialis<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Viagra<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/safety\/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts\/pyramid-wholesale-issues-recall-various-brands-products-sold-dietary-supplements-sexual-enhancement\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FDA<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> warns<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that you should stay away from sexual supplements distributed by a company called Pyramid Wholesale, because they may contain undeclared and unregulated amounts of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cialis<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Viagra<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In essence, you should never take a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/what-vitamins-should-not-be-taken-together\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">supplement<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> containing either of these drugs, and only commercially produced medication prescribed by a healthcare provider.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"cialis-vs-viagra-interactions\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cialis vs. Viagra<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> interactions<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though uncommon, both <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cialis<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Viagra<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can interact poorly with certain foods and medications. Here\u2019s what to know about <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cialis<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Viagra<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> food and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">drug interactions<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"nitrates\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nitrates<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cialis<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Viagra<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are contraindicated if you are taking<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/nitrates\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nitrates<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in any form. \u201cNeither medicine should be used by anyone who is already taking <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nitroglycerin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or another <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nitrate<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> prescription for chest discomfort,\u201d Dr. Jacobs says. \u201cA potentially fatal reduction in blood pressure can result from combining the two. Both drugs are subject to this stringent restriction.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"concomitant-guanylate-cyclase-gc-stimulators\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Concomitant guanylate cyclase (GC) stimulators<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should not use<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/drugInfo.cfm?setid=0b0be196-0c62-461c-94f4-9a35339b4501\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Viagra<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if you are using a GC stimulator, including<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/adempas\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adempas (riociguat)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. That\u2019s because combining <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Viagra<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and a GC stimulator can increase the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">low blood pressure-lowering<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> effects of the GC stimulator.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"high-fat-meals\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High-fat meals<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s not recommended that you eat fatty foods along with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Viagra<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Viagra<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> should not be taken with high-fat foods as there may be a delay or decrease in effectiveness,\u201d Dr. Ellis says. On the other hand, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cialis<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is not significantly impacted by the type of food you consume.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"alcohol\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alcohol<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s best to avoid or minimize the use of alcohol when taking either <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cialis<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Viagra<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u201cAlcohol can amplify dizziness or lightheadedness with either,\u201d Dr. Shusterman says. \u201cBut the effect is stronger with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cialis<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> due to its <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">longer duration<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the bloodstream.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-avoid-cialis-vs-viagra-side-effects\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to avoid <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cialis vs. Viagra<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several steps you can take to avoid or minimize both <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cialis<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Viagra<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Here are some tips from Dr. Shusterman:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start with lower doses of the medication and gradually increase them, if needed. This may look like 5\u201310 mg of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cialis<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or 25\u201350 mg of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Viagra<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid excessive<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/news\/alcohol-statistics\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alcohol<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> use.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid large, fatty meals before taking <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Viagra<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cialis<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, hydration can help minimize any back discomfort.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking the pills at least 30\u201345 minutes before anticipated <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sexual activity<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> allows for a smoother onset of desire effects (erections) with fewer surprises.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> occur, consider spacing out the doses or switching to a different formulation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-treat-side-effects-of-cialis-vs-viagra\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to treat <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects of Cialis vs. Viagra<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should call your healthcare provider if you are experiencing any uncomfortable <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of taking <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Viagra<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cialis<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Your provider can help you decide whether adjusting the dose or trying an alternative medication or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">treatment option<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is right for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are having <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">serious side effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vision changes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, hearing loss,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/epilepsy-treatment-and-medications\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">seizures<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or cardiovascular effects, seek immediate medical attention.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prolonged erections that last for 4 hours are also a reason to seek emergent medical attention.\u201cAn emergency department physician would usually provide a syringe and needle to remove blood from the penis as a treatment for this condition,\u201d Dr. Jacobs describes. \u201cThey may also inject a drug that helps reduce erections by narrowing blood arteries.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As with any medication, you should seek <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">medical advice<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare professional<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if you have any questions, and only take these medications under their supervision. \u201cThese are prescription medications and should be prescribed as part of treatment by a doctor who knows the patient&#8217;s medical history, including medications, allergies, and other <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">medical conditions<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,\u201d Dr. Ellis emphasizes.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are receiving medication for erectile dysfunction (ED), you will likely be prescribed a drug like Cialis or Viagra. Both are in a class of medications called phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitors. They work by increasing blood flow to the penis. Cialis is the brand name for tadalafil and is FDA-approved to treat erectile dysfunction and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":137,"featured_media":634764,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[8313],"tags":[8922,17777],"coauthors":[20899],"class_list":["post-634763","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-drug-vs-drug","tag-erectile-dysfunction","tag-mens-health","wpautop"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.4 (Yoast SEO v27.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Cialis vs. Viagra side effects and how to avoid them<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Compare Cialis vs. Viagra side effects, duration, and safety tips. 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