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How to order Cialis tablets in the UK
- Complete our medical consultation. This allows our doctors to check that Cialis is safe and appropriate for you.
- Select your preferred strength and quantity to add to your basket before completing checkout.
- One of our UK-registered doctors will review your order and prescribe your preferred treatment if appropriate. Occasionally we need extra information and will contact you via our confidential message centre.
- Your order will be packaged and posted from our pharmacy via our tracked delivery service.
What is the difference between Cialis and Tadalafil?
Cialis is the brand name for the drug Tadalafil. These prescription-only tablets are available in once-daily 2.5mg, 5mg strengths, or on-demand 10mg, and 20mg strengths.
Price compare Cialis with our generic Tadalafil.
Is Cialis available without a prescription?
There is an over-the-counter version of Cialis called Cialis Together, these are 10mg tablets available in boxes of 4 or 8.
How does Cialis work?
Cialis is one of a group of medicines called phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitors. These work by increasing the blood flow to the penis when sexually aroused, resulting in an erection that is strong enough and lasts long enough to enjoy sex.
Cialis will not give you instant or uncontrolled erections, you will always need to be sexually aroused. You will also lose your erection after ejaculation (coming) as normal.
Is Cialis the right treatment for me?
Sometimes Cialis can be unsafe to use.
You should consult your doctor or our team before taking Cialis if;
- You take nitrates for a heart condition. These are usually tablets or capsules called Isosorbide Mononitrate or Nicorandil (a medicine very similar to a nitrate) but can be called by other names
- You use poppers (Amyl Nitrate)
- You have angina or have ever been given a spray that goes under your tongue to help chest pain
- You have had a heart attack or stroke within the last three months
- You have a condition called Peyronie’s or your penis has a bend when erect
- You, or anyone in your family, has a history of eye disease, including retinitis pigmentosa or non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy (NAION)
- You have liver or kidney problems
- You have sickle-cell disease, multiple myeloma, or leukaemia
- You have a stomach ulcer You have low blood pressure
- You have uncontrolled high blood pressure
Contact us for more information about any of the above, all conversations are confidential and non-judgemental. We also ask specifically about these in our online consultation, be honest and give as much information as you can.
Cialis alternatives
Generic Tadalafil is the same medicine as Cialis, this would be a good alternative for someone who finds Cialis or Cialis together works for them but is looking for something better priced. Generic Tadalafil is available in all the same strengths as Cialis.
If you’re looking for an alternative to Cialis because it doesn’t suit you, another medicine in the same group that works in a similar way is Sildenafil.
It’s important to know that if one medicine from this group hasn’t worked well, that doesn’t mean they all won’t.
More advice about erectile dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is incredibly common and can happen every time you have sex or only sometimes.
It can be caused by something physical like high blood pressure or diabetes so we strongly recommend you get a health check with your usual doctor, especially if you’ve only experienced ED recently. If it all feels too embarrassing, you don’t have to tell them why you’re getting a check-up or mention it only at the end of your appointment.
ED can also be caused by emotional and psychological events like stress, depression or a relationship breakdown. These are recognised and valid causes of sexual dysfunction and can be treated with medicines like Cialis.
Read more about ED and its causes.
When to take Cialis for best results
Cialis 10mg and 20mg tablets should be taken around 30 minutes before sex and stay working for up to 36 hours.
As Cialis keeps working for up to 36 hours, this 30 minutes is not strict, just the minimum. If you take a tablet and don’t have sex for a couple of hours, this is not a problem and you should still achieve an erection as expected.
Cialis 2.5mg and 5mg tablets should be taken once daily every day. This provides a continuous low level of medicine in the body, allowing erections to be spontaneous.
You should not take any other ED medicines within 36 hours of taking Cialis.
How often can I take Cialis?
10mg and 20mg strengths can be taken every 36 hours if needed, they should not be taken more frequently than this. If you use more than two or three Cialis per week we recommend you try the 2.5mg or 5mg daily tablets.
The 2.5mg and 5mg tablets should be taken once daily only. These can take up to two weeks to be fully effective.
How long does Cialis last for?
Cialis stays working in the body for 36 hours, meaning a tablet taken on a Friday night should still work on Sunday morning.
What dose of Cialis do I take?
If you haven’t used Cialis before and want to use it on demand, you should start with 10mg and take it around 30 minutes before sex.
You should only increase to 20mg with a doctor’s agreement and only when the 10mg isn’t working well enough. This would be when erections still aren’t firm enough for sex or stay hard long enough to enjoy sex.
Use 5mg tablets for a spontaneous sex life. These should be taken once a day, every day, regardless of whether you have sex that day or not.
We may recommend you reduce to 2.5mg daily tablets if the 5mg is too strong, meaning erections are uncomfortable.
What are the side effects of Cialis?
All medicines have side effects, but they tend to happen less as you get used to them.
Only continue if a side effect is mild or manageable.
Common Side Effects
- Headaches
- Flushing
- Runny/stuffed nose
- Upset stomach
- Nausea
- Red and/or warm skin
- Dizziness
- Diarrhoea
- Nose-bleeds
- Muscle pain/Back Pain
The side effects listed below are more serious. If you experience these, you must stop taking Cialis and see a doctor immediately.
An erection that will not go away (priapism). If you have an erection that lasts more than four hours, seek medical help immediately. Priapism can permanently damage your penis.
Sudden vision loss in one or both eyes can indicate a serious eye problem called non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION). Seek medical help immediately.
Some people may also experience a ringing sound in their ears (tinnitus) or dizziness.
