How long before positive effects begin to take hold. what have been the shortest reaction times and longest reaction times when first starting this lower dose formula.(i.e.first signs things were working) ( in days)
I read a post that mentioned taking this dose for 2 weeks daily, then every other day. anyone else have a doctor tell them this? Is it working for any of you?
Cialis - how long before it starts to work and how long does it last?
Question posted by caldwell22 on 24 Jan 2011
Last updated on 27 September 2020 by Jasale
Added 27 Jan 2011:
I am resubmitting this question as the title was changed : 5mg cialis ....How long before positive effects begin to take hold. what have been the shortest reaction times and longest reaction times when first starting this lower dose formula.(i.e.first signs things were working) ( in days) I read a post that mentioned taking this dose for 2 weeks daily, then every other day. anyone else have a doctor tell them this? Is it working for any of you?
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9 Answers
Jasale
27 Sep 2020
I have been taking the 5 mg daily for two weeks now and so far no continuous results. My daily takes three to four hours to set in and never peaks a full erection. The only side effect so far is mild flushing which disappears in an hour and it seems gradually altogether. I will continue for at least a month to be sure I am not quitting too soon, as the build-up of the drug in the body may differ a lot between users. I look forward to sharing more results.
soldiermp
19 Aug 2019
I was taking 2mg (one daily Cialis). I found that it took several weeks for it to really take hold. Some people have reported it working in as little as 7-10 days. With the One a Day Cialis, honestly, I would expect 2-3 weeks to really notice the results.
I am not sure about the one time only pills (20, 40, 60, 100 mg etc)
CLO1
27 Nov 2016
I new to cialis, I had prostate surgery. Does Cialis help to gain an erection after surgery?
Big boots
14 Sep 2016
If i take 20mg it lasts 4 days with great results. I prefer to get the 5mg tablet and then take either 2 tabs (10mg) or 4 tabs (20mg) depending on how long i want it in my system. I also feel this gives me some flexibility and helps my tabs last longer as they are really expensive in my country.
JohnFGee
20 May 2016
My pharmacist tells me that there is now a generic for Cialis that provides more pills and the cost is significantly lower. Anyone know the name?
The Oxy Kid
23 June 2016
To my knowledge, generics are still only available in Canada. Be very careful when buying drugs from Canada, there a number of crooked mail order drug stores there. Always make sure the pharmacy you are looking at, displays the 'Pharmacy Checker' seal. You can also do a search for
"How to Check if the Canadian mail order pharmacy is legitimate."
bbrazelle
9 Jan 2017
The generic for Cialis is Tadalafil (I think)
Rickysllc123
18 Feb 2018
The insurance company tried switching me to the cheaper “generic”, but it was just generic viagra. Cialis is still under patent and has no generic. Had primary write letter said viagra had side effects on me. Stay with cialis until there is generic.
Gary waterdog
27 Dec 2015
I am new to cialis. I have used it 3 times. Each time it has been very very good. I need to contact my doctor to up my dose from 5mg to 10 mg.no scary side effects an a. the biggest side effect is cost, because my insurance does not cover it.
Big boots
14 Sep 2016
I find taking 10mg (2×5mg tabs) every second day works extremely well. 5mg daily dose did nothing for me. Perhaps try that. Alternatively 4x5mg tabs every 4 days for super strong performance.
tonyquintero
16 July 2015
Up to two hours later after ingest
thelios
7 Feb 2014
For me, I have taken 3 doses. It starts to work approximately 30 minutes afterward.
Marvell
26 Jan 2011
Cialis (tadalafil) is a drug used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED). It relaxes muscles of the blood vessels in the penis and increases blood flow which results in an erection.
You should take Cialis around 30 minutes before you plan to have sex. For Cialis to work you need to be sexually stimulated so take time for this.
The effects of Cialis may last for up to 36 hours . The fact that the effects are so long-lasting has resulted in it being referred to as “the weekend pill.” Many men like that they can take Cialis Friday night, and still experience its effects Sunday morning.
Cialis has two different treatment approaches. It may be taken on an as-needed basis, or it may be taken in a lower dosage on a daily basis. Taken on an as-needed basis, the typical dosage is 10 mg, though it is available in 20 mg and 5 mg doses if 10 mg turns out to be non-ideal. When taken as a daily regimen, the recommended dose is 2.5 mg. This can be increased to 5mg if necessary.
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