Tadalafil Side Effects: List of Long term and Short-term Side Effects
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is one medical condition that not only puts a conjugal life up for a toss, but also pushes men into extreme mental sufferings. Tadalafil happens to be quite a magical pill when it comes to treating sexual problems like erectile dysfunction or ED among men.
Basics of Tadalafil
- Tadalafil happens to be a selective phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor (PDE5 inhibitor) i,e vasodilatation pharmaceutical drug.
- It is primarily used to treat the symptoms of erectile dysfunction in men.
- It is capable of producing a penial erection for 17 to 18 hours duration.
- Additionally, it is also used in cases of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), and benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH).
Tadalafil is a prescribed medication and should always be taken after having a thorough diagnosis by an authorised medical practitioner.
Not every individual’s body reacts to certain drugs in a similar manner. Moreover, it so happens that certain drugs react adversely when taken while being under some other medication’s influence. Hence the importance of a thorough diagnosis that includes one’s present and past medical history; which is extremely crucial to determine the suitability of a particular drug for that individual. Tadalafil is capable of producing certain side effects if not taken under the proper guidance of a doctor. Let us have a look at the probable list of such adverse effects.
Severe Side Effects of Tadalafil
- Seizure or fit
- Sudden loss of vision
- Sudden hearing issues
- Prolonged or painful erection
- Chest pain
- Breathing difficulties
- Wheezing
- Increased or slowed heartbeat
- Clammy skin
- Confusion and anxiety
- Collapsing or losing consciousness
- Itchy, raised rash (hives)
- Swelling (angioedema)
- Bloody Nose
- Pain or Burning in the throat
- Redness, Pain, Swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid
- Reduced sensitivity to touch
- Spinning sensation
- Sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
- Stomach upset
- Swelling or Puffiness of the face
- Swollen Joints
- Tearing or Watering of the eyes
- Tender or swollen glands in the neck
- Tenderness in the stomach area
- Sleeping disorder or insomnia
- Upper Stomach Pain
- Loose Stools
Less Severe Side Effects of Tadalafil
- Runny or congested nose
- Back pain
- Headache
- Dry mouth
- Dryness or soreness of the throat
- Fever
- Hoarseness
- Loss or Lack of Strength
Common Side Effects of Tadalafil
The most common potential adverse effect of using tadalafil are:
- Back pain,
- Burping acid reflux,
- Headache,
- Stomach discomfort or pain,
- Indigestion,
- Muscle aches,
- Flushing or reddening of face and ears,
- Stuffy and runny nose.
Less Common Side Effects of Tadalafil
- Bloody Nose
- Body Aches or Pain
- Burning, Crawling, Itching, Numbness, Prickling, “Pins And Needles”, Or Tingling Feelings
- Burning, Dry, or Itching Eyes
- Burning feeling in the chest or stomach
- Congestion
- Difficulty with moving
- Difficulty with swallowing
- Dry mouth
- Dryness or soreness of the throat
- Excessive eye discharge
- Eye pain
- The feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
- Feeling of warmth, or redness of the Face, Neck, Arms and Occasionally, Upper Chest
- Fever
- Hoarseness
- Lack or Loss of Strength
- Loose Stools
- Muscle Aching, Cramping, Or Stiffness
- Neck Pain
- Pain in the arms or legs
- Pain or Burning in the throat
- Redness, Pain, Swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid
- Reduced sensitivity to touch
- Runny or congested nose
- Spinning sensation
- Sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
- Stomach upset
- Swelling or Puffiness of the face
- Swollen Joints
- Tearing or Watering of the eyes
- Tender or swollen glands in the neck
- Tenderness in the stomach area
- Sleeping disorder or insomnia
- Upper Stomach Pain
- Change of voice
However, many people across the globe have already tried this medication and are more than satisfied with the positive results. Hence, one should not get afraid and make any preconceived notion about the drug, looking at the above-mentioned side effects; rather get proper consultation from an authorised medical practitioner and understand his or her suitability for the drug, and get the right dosage.