Tadalafil 10mg tablets are generally well tolerated and are safe when taken in recommended doses. However, some individuals may experience mild side effects. The common Tadalafil 10mg tablet side effects include:
- Headache
- Nausea
- Dyspepsia (indigestion)
- Back pain
- Myalgia (muscle pain)
- Nasal congestion
- Flushing
- Pain in limb
Managing the Side effects
- Headache: Drink ginger tea and massage the temples with peppermint oil to relieve the headache.
- Nausea: Drink ginger tea, and chew on ginger or cumin seeds. You can also sip a cup of chamomile tea to alleviate nausea.
- Dyspepsia (indigestion): Drink a buttermilk or yoghurt mixed with roasted cumin powder to reduce indigestion.
- Back pain and myalgia: Apply a warm compress or hot water bottle to the affected area. Massaging with eucalyptus or peppermint oil or taking a warm bath with Epsom salt to ease back pain and myalgia.
- Nasal congestion: Inhale steam and use a saline nasal spray to clear nasal congestion.
- Flushing and pain in limb: Drink plenty of water. You can also apply a cool compress to the affected area and avoid hot or spicy foods to reduce flushing and limb pain.
Precautions
PREGNANCY
Tadalafil 10mg tablet is not intended for use in pregnancy.
BREASTFEEDING
Tadalafil 10mg tablet is not intended for use during breastfeeding.
ALCOHOL
Both alcohol and Tadalafil act as mild vasodilators. When these are taken in combination, blood pressure-lowering effects may be increased. It increases the potential risk of an increase in heart rate, decrease in standing blood pressure, dizziness, and headache. So it's recommended to avoid alcohol while taking Tadalafil 10mg tablet strictly.
LIVER
It is recommended that people with liver disease take precautions while using Tadalafil 10mg tablet. There is a possibility that the dosage of the Tadalafil 10mg tablet must be adjusted. Please talk to your doctor, however, it is not recommended for patients with severe kidney disorders to take Tadalafil 10mg tablet.
KIDNEY
It is recommended that people with kidney disease take precautions while using Tadalafil 10mg tablet. There is a possibility that the dosage of the Tadalafil 10mg tablet must be adjusted. Please talk to your doctor, however, it is not recommended for patients with severe kidney disorders to take Tadalafil 10mg tablet.
USING MACHINES AND DRIVING
Tadalafil 10mg tablet may cause dizziness. Therefore, avoiding driving and operating machinery is better after taking Tadalafil 10mg tablet.
ALLERGY
Do not take a Tadalafil 10mg tablet if you are hypersensitive to Tadalafil; you may experience allergic reactions, including skin rash, itching, swelling of the face, and difficulty in breathing.
USE IN CHILDREN
Tadalafil 10mg tablet is not intended for use in children. Safety and efficacy in children below the age of 18 years have not been established.
USE IN OLDER PATIENTS
Older adults may be more susceptible to the side effects of Tadalafil 10mg tablet. Moreover, older patients may also take other medications or supplements that interact with Tadalafil 10mg tablet. Also, dose adjustments may be required in older patients. Therefore, consult your doctor for the dosage before taking Tadalafil 10mg tablet.
Interaction
Drug-Drug Interactions
The Tadalafil 10mg tablet can interact with medications, including.
- Amlodipine
- Lisinopril
- Losartan
- Metoprolol
- Riocigaut
- Nitroglycerin
- Ketoconazole
- Itraconazole
- Erythromycin
- Clarithromycin
- Rifampicin
- Phenobarbital
- Phenytoin
- Carbamazepine
- Ritonavir
Drug-Food Interactions
The Tadalafil 10mg tablet can interact with Foods, including.
Drug-Disease Interactions
The Tadalafil 10mg tablet can interact with diseases including.
- Cardiovascular disease
- Renal dysfunction
- Pulmonary disease
- Priapism (prolonged, and rigid erection of penis)
- Alcoholism
- Hearing loss
- Liver disease
- Retinitis pigmentosa (rare eye diseases that affect the retina)
- Seizure disorders