Ask your doctor is Cialis is right for you. These are the familiar words of the television commercial for this orally administered drug used to treat erectile dysfunction, also known as male impotence. This pill was initially developed by the biotechnology company ICOS. These tablets are manufactured in a number of different dosages, 5mg, 10mg, 25mg. These pills differ from the more common treatment drug for erectile dysfunction, Viagra, in that they are yellow in appearance. Due to its immediate effectiveness, this drug has been called the “weekend pill” because it has 36 hour effectiveness.

Cialis is used by approximately eight million people worldwide. There a number of side effects associated with this drug that people should be aware of prior to use. The most common side effects include indigestion, headache, stuffy or runny nose and back pain. While these side effects can be bothersome they usually go away in a couple of hours after they begin. The back pain side effect may last up to twenty-four hours but will last no more than forty-eight hours.

It is recommended that you consult your doctor before beginning a medication like Cialis. There is a possibility that there could be no interaction between this and other medication and it is important that you let your doctor know what medications you are currently taking. There are websites that offer you this drug at reduced prices, but it is always safest to get these pills from a certified pharmacy. This can be done online if you wish to remain anonymous but it important to know where you are getting your medication from.