Tadalafil for Erectile Dysfunction and Enlarged Prostate

Tadalafil is a medication used to treat erectile dysfunction and symptoms of enlarged prostate. It works by increasing blood flow to certain areas of the body.
Category
Drug
Where to get
Available with a prescription from healthcare providers or pharmacies.
Prepared by Nick Harper, reviewed by Dr. David James Simpson

Tadalafil FAQ


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How long does tadalafil last?

In May 2002, Lilly ICOS reported to the American Urological Association that clinical trial testing demonstrated that tadalafil was effective for up to 36 hours, and one year later, the FDA approved tadalafil.

How long does it take for tadalafil to work?

Tadalafil usually starts to work within 30 to 60 minutes. It's triggered by sexual stimulation, so you need to be aroused for it to work. How long will it work for? You should be able to get an erection at any time between 30 minutes and 36 hours after taking tadalafil. You need to be sexually excited for it to work.

Is tadalafil a generic drug?

Tadalafil is a prescription drug. It comes as an oral tablet. Tadalafil oral tablet is available as the brand-name drugs Cialis and Adcirca. It’s also available in a generic form. Generic drugs usually cost less than the brand-name version. In some cases, they may not be available in all strengths or forms as the brand-name drug.

What is tadalafil used for?

About tadalafil Tadalafil is a medicine used to treat erection problems (erectile dysfunction) and symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostate enlargement). It's also sometimes used to treat pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the blood vessels that supply the lungs). Tadalafil is available on prescription only.

How long does tadalafil take to work?

Tadalafil, sold under the brand name Cialis among others, is a medication used to treat erectile dysfunction, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and pulmonary arterial hypertension. It is taken by mouth. Onset is typically within half an hour and the duration is up to 36 hours.

Is tadalafil available on a prescription?

Tadalafil is available on prescription, but it is only prescribed on the NHS for men with erectile dysfunction resulting from certain medical conditions. If you are given a private (non-NHS) prescription, you will be asked to pay for the tablets. Tadalafil is also prescribed for men with prostate gland enlargement.

Does tadalafil work for erectile dysfunction?

Tadalafil is available on prescription only. It comes as tablets. You can only get it on prescription for erectile dysfunction if you have a specific condition such as multiple sclerosis or a spinal cord injury. Tadalafil is not usually used to treat benign prostate enlargement because there is not enough evidence about how well it works.

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