Cialis for Premature Ejaculation
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Many people use Cialis for premature ejaculation treatment. You already know that Cialis is a popular, safe, and effective drug for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.
What is Cialis?
Cialis (tadalafil) is one of many members of the erectile dysfunction drug class. Cialis is a phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE-5) inhibitor that works by increasing blood flow to penile tissues, making a firm penis.
Cialis (tadalafil) is slightly different from other PDE5 inhibitors in that its longer duration of action means it works longer than others. A single dose of Cialis can be effective for up to 36 hours. Today, people use Cialis for premature ejaculation.
What are Cialis's side effects?
Cialis has some potentially serious side effects. You may experience blurred vision, skin rashes, flushing, diarrhea, upset stomach, indigestion, and nausea while taking Cialis. Persistent cough, dizziness, and tinnitus may occur, as well as chest pain, shortness of breath, or difficulty swallowing.
Patients have previously reported experiencing headaches and swelling on their face and other body parts. In addition, the side effects of Cialis can sometimes be very serious and lead to loss of vision. Call your doctor if you have any of these side effects.
According to the FDA, other serious but rare side effects may include kidney failure or sudden hearing loss and priapism (an erection that lasts longer than four hours). Finally, blood pressure problems can occur while taking Cialis for premature ejaculation.
Therefore, any other blood pressure medication you are taking should be reported to a medical professional before getting a prescription for Cialis. In rare cases, Cialis can cause a sudden and severe drop in blood pressure, which can lead to death.
Cialis for Premature Ejaculation
Cialis for premature ejaculation may have some potential benefits. Researchers believe there is a connection between the PDE-5 inhibitors' production of nitric oxide in the body and dopamine levels.
Cialis is a safe and effective drug for the treatment of erectile dysfunction, but its potential benefits for premature ejaculation have not been studied enough to outweigh the risk of side effects.
In a study, 180 men with primary premature ejaculation were divided into three groups. The first group (Group A) was treated with 20 mg of Cialis (tadalafil), while the second group (Group B) received a 20 mg daily dose of a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, and the third group (Group C) was not given any drugs.
The researchers followed up with participants for six months. People in Group A (the group given Cialis) experienced an improvement in intravaginal ejaculatory latency time and an intercourse satisfaction score.
Members of the Cialis group also reported having sex more frequently, suggesting that Cialis for premature ejaculation also increased sexual confidence and interest.
Premature ejaculation can be associated with various psychological issues, such as performance anxiety or low self-confidence, and behavior therapy can help.
Talking to your doctor about your medical history and sexual activity may seem uncomfortable, but it's a helpful way to reach your best ejaculation treatment.
This article was written and reviewed by Dr. Hassan Ali - Urologist
Medical References :
Content curated according to international clinical guidelines:
- American Urological Association (AUA).
- European Association of Urology (EAU).
- Campbell-Walsh Urology Textbook.
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