Cialis for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia User Reviews
Cialis has an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from a total of 75 reviews for the treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. 75% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 12% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Cialis
- Allan...
- September 29, 2020
"I was taking Flomax and did not like the side effects. I started taking Cialis 5mg/day, and after a month, Cialis 5mg started to lose its effectiveness. Since the last 2 years, I've been taking Cialis 10mg/day and it works wonders, obviously, with favorable side effects! I am urinating a lot easier, and it's improving slowly. I'm very satisfied with generic Cialis that I buy online from Egypt at 10% of the prices here in California. I buy 200 pills at a time at 23 cents a pill for 20mg that I split in half to take. It costs more for the FedEx than the generic Cialis. I calculated the total cost per pill, including the FedEx, it comes to 43 cents/pill that I cut in half to take. So it's costing 23 cents per pill a day."
- Happy...
- September 6, 2013
"I am in my early 50s and suffered with erectile dysfunction and benign prostatic hyperplasia in the last few years. On and off again prostatitis using antibiotics and getting awful side effects. Saw advertisement for Cialis for daily use and talked to my urologist about it. Had the voucher for a 30-day free trial. After ONE WEEK, I was urinating normally, and not waking in the middle of the night to go! After two weeks, I was getting erections like a teen again, middle of the night, mornings, and when I wanted sex. I couldn't be happier, no more pain, more sex, and a happier wife!"
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- Bixby...
- December 19, 2014
"My doctor prescribed me 5mg daily Cialis for BPH. I took the medication the first night and got a terrible headache and muscular pains. I kept taking the medication for 5 more days and I stopped due to the side effects. I stopped taking any BPH meds for 3 days and I decided to give Cialis another try. This time I took an Aleve Liquid Gel about 30 minutes before I took Cialis and I didn't have any side effects at all. I took an Aleve for the next 4 days and then I quit taking that Aleve and haven't had any bad side effects at all. I would encourage anyone that has trouble with this medication to give it a little time before giving up on it. I'm sure glad I did. I starting noticing improvement in my BPH symptoms within a week."
- See...
- October 24, 2011
"I have an enlarged prostate and it was suggested I try Cialis for some of the symptoms: frequent urination, problems starting and finishing, urgency. I was given a 10mg tablet, and I decided to take half. I wasn't in any hurry for results but discovered that even though I wasn't complaining of erectile dysfunction, I definitely had some symptoms. Sex with my wife has been very rare during menopause but hadn't been all that satisfying when it happened. I figured if Cialis worked a little on both fronts, I was ahead of the game. I couldn't believe the erections I started to have. I thought I was still able to get a good erection, but this medication is amazing. It has helped both the prostate symptoms and the erectile dysfunction I didn't know I had."
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- Balbu...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- February 15, 2015
"For 10 years, I have been waking up in the middle of the night 2 to 3 times to urinate. It finally got so bad, I started to consider surgery. I was waking up 4 to 6 times a night. For the past six months, I've been on 5 mg of Cialis. Perhaps once a week, I will wake up one time in the middle of the night, but at least six nights a week I sleep through the night. It has been life-changing!"
- SamR
- March 17, 2014
"I have tried three other medications for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, which were either ineffective or I didn't like the side effects. My doctor asked my insurance company to cover Cialis daily use for my BPH. To my surprise, it was approved. It has greatly decreased my frequent urination and I usually only get up once, at night, and sometimes not at all. The side effects have been really good. Although, my sexual functioning, for someone my age (62), was considered normal, it was really problematic for me. My wife and I had sex 1-3 times per week. Since starting Cialis, about 9 months ago, it is pretty much a daily event. I must say, this has been pleasing."
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- Cheap...
- July 27, 2015
"I could not afford any of this medication so I got it filled from Canada, and the generic meds made in India works the same for less than two bucks a pill. I was scared by the big drug companies saying it was not safe to get it from other countries. Now I have no problems ordering it from Canada."
- McMack
- August 15, 2015
"Now 61, for four years I have suffered a reduction of urinary flow and an increased urge to urinate due to BPH. Frequently, this would result in near sleepless nights as I arose every hour to urinate. Also, each urination would be accompanied by some pain or burning. Doctor encourages homeopathic remedies and for a few months, I got some relief from taking SAW PALMETTO. However, this effect was short-lived and soon all my symptoms returned. Doctor next recommended Flomax (tamsulosin). This failed due to two side effects; headache and loss of erections. We finally tried a 5mg dose of daily Cialis. What a difference! My urinary problems have nearly vanished while experiencing only minor acceptable side effects."
- happy...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 29, 2013
"I have enlarged prostate and erections that are about half erect. I was allergic to all other meds that treat this. Dr. suggested 5 mg Cialis. I'm ecstatic at the results. My erections are harder than ever. And urinating like a 20-year-old again. And best of all, my insurance company pays for all, no co-pay because it's the only medicine I can take for this. I've never been this happy. The only side effect is a very mild headache at first. It only lasts a few minutes."
- Gecko
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- October 25, 2015
"I started taking Cialis 5mg for BPH about 18 months ago. I had been taking all the other FDA approved drugs (alpha blockers) like Avodart and various others. They did not help at all. My doctor suggested I try Cialis 5mg to help shrink my enlarged prostate. Within a few weeks, the number of nighttime urinations dropped by about 30%. After a year, I was only getting up once a night. By 18 months, I was sleeping all night. The daytime urination urges also dropped by the same amounts. I had few, if any, bad side effects. It did produce very firm erections! My doctor has stated that my prostate is in great condition and is normal in size. For the record, I am a fit 66-year-old and now sleep all night!"
- Old...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- June 3, 2014
"Cialis 5 mg daily has helped me. I've been taking Cialis for almost 18 months. Erectile Dysfunction and Benign Prostate Hyperplasia are improved. Night bathroom trips dropped from 4 or 5 to 1 or 2. Erections not strong enough for penetration but easily aroused to a kind of floppy erection. Strong sexual desire but difficult to reach orgasm and ejaculation. At age 89 I like the results."
- mimiZ...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- March 21, 2013
"My husband (age 63) has been having problems with Benign Prostate Hyperplasia and erectile dysfunction as well. We had gone from a fantastic sex life to one that was fading fast. Then his doctor put him on a small daily dose (5 mg) of Cialis. Holy smokes! He is bigger and harder than he was at 30. I am loving this. I have always had a powerful sex drive, and I was resigning myself to watching that fade away. I'm now clearing my schedule for action. I am honestly feeling more satisfied than I did at 25. Ladies, if your guy is slowing down, push him to do this. You may not have as much time to clean the house, but both of you will be smiling a lot more!"
- southof
- May 31, 2014
"My age is upper 80s. My urologist prescribed Cialis 5 mg daily about 18 months ago. Amazing medicine. I still have erectile dysfunction and benign prostate hyperplasia, but both have improved more with Cialis than Flomax and Proscar. Bathroom trips once per night usually. My penis stays somewhat engorged 24/7, and I am in a constant state of arousal and 'sexual awareness'. I don't get hard enough for penetration, but my penis is extremely sensitive."
- tried...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 22, 2012
"Lowered blood pressure (pre-hypertensive) improved erection, ejaculation, no urinary urgency, went from urinating every 2 hours to 5-7 hours, can sleep at night without getting up first time in 2 years. No noticeable side effects (I am a retired registered nurse)."
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 31, 2014
"Avodart was causing me many problems including ED, decreased ejaculate, and decreased libido. Rapaflo was also causing quality of erection problems. I started Cialis 5mg, and the other medicines were out of my system in about two weeks. NO Benign Prostate Hyperplasia symptoms, which were for me having to urinate at night, plus getting great results from the erectile dysfunction side of Cialis. I sometimes take a 10mg booster of Cialis before sex, at the recommendation of the urologist."
- china...
- April 12, 2013
"I'm 55 and was having soft erections and losing erection as well as Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. Asked the doc about the medical options and he prescribed 5 mg Cialis daily, or as needed, approximately 1 hour before sex. I have just started but WOW this medicine has really worked for me. I am easily aroused and have strong, long-lasting erections. I wasn't used to being so hard and lasting so long, so I had a little trouble ejaculating, but when I did, it was like I was in my 20s. The one side effect has been pain in my backside. Eli Lilly offers a coupon for a free 30-day supply - what a great country!"
- Blunder
- March 10, 2016
"I was experiencing frequent urination, especially at night. During the night, I would be up every hour to an hour and a half to urinate and flow was weak. I also had to urinate frequently during the day, although not as bad as at night. I was also experiencing increasing urgency, when I had to go, I had to go! My MD recommended Cialis 5mg daily to treat my BPH. I began to notice results in approximately two weeks. Now, I am up once or twice a night and my erections feel like they did when I was in my twenties (I'm in my sixties now). The only side effects have been flushing of my face and neck, not severe and only lasting a short time, and my eyes are bloodshot sometimes. Again, not severe. Very happy with the results!"
- Gekko
- May 9, 2014
"Everything else failed or the side effects were terrible for me. The Cialis 5mg daily has kept my prostate from enlarging and, per my doctor, reduced the size. No side effects from Cialis 5mg for me, and the benefits are great."
- OVGuy
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- May 9, 2017
"I'm a 70-year-old guy who has had BPH for over 10 years. Was taking Avodart, which worked OK, but had the sexual side effect of reducing the amount of semen I produced, which greatly impeded my sexual performance. Switched to 5 mg daily of Cialis 5 months ago. I was pleased to find that semen production returned to normal in about 2 months, which was the main reason for switching drugs. But much to my surprise, I found that it reduced BPH symptoms by about 90%. It's turned out to be a miracle drug for me—no side effects that I'm aware of. Enhanced erections are an extra benefit."
- Dbl...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- September 4, 2014
"68 years old. Primary problem: Erections not lasting long enough. Secondary problem: Starting to have to go urinate once or twice at night. Short-term erections had ruined our prior healthy sex life and we started avoiding sex altogether, once a month or less. We were both bitter and angry most of the time. Tried 5 mg Cialis for a month on the free trial and cured both problems: Erections lasted long enough (more than half the time) and less waking to urinate. HOWEVER, Cialis made my heart race and beats irregular. Had to quit it. Didn't try to halve the dose. Now on Levitra 5 mg (prior to sex, only) and no cardiac problems and I can manage to do sex 2 times a week, not enough for me, but the best I can do."
- Strau...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- July 9, 2019
"I was scheduled for TURP invasive surgery for my BPH over 3 years ago. After talking to an East Indian friend of mine who also has BPH (he's 72), he also opted for Cialis 10mg daily. I started with 20mg daily but had erections all night long, so I cut it to 10mg. I am 73, very athletic, and workout with guys 25-35 years old without any feel of being behind them. I watch my weight, which I maintain at 140 lbs for 5ft. 8 height. Instead of weight lifting, etc., I do mostly stretching yoga exercises that keep my body toned and not to build the muscles. I look no more than 50 and still do things (sex, etc.) like I am 25! Cialis 10mg daily that I buy at a fraction of the cost. It has made me urinate normally and don't have a single side effect as I work out lightly at the gym 3-4 times a week. Sauna, Jacuzzi, and steam really help the body after a workout."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- April 5, 2017
"When I was young, I used to walk into a restroom and an old guy would be trying to pee. When I left, he was still trying to pee. Well, I ended up becoming that old guy. I’m 50, and I have been diagnosed with BPH. For the past 10 years, I have had issues with my prostate. I have been in and out of the doctors' and urologists' offices. Also, for the past few years, I have had a tough time getting and maintaining an erection. I have been taking 5mg of Cialis a day for the past 60 days. Two words describe my experience: wow and amazing. I can now pee without any problem. I'm ready anytime, morning, noon, or night, my wife and I want to have sex. Before, I would have to concentrate to get an erection and maybe or maybe not whether I could."
- Randy...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- August 2, 2015
"64-year-old. Tried taking 1/2 of 5mg daily for two weeks and had severe acid reflux pain. Stopped for a week and started taking the whole 5mg. Reflux returned, but I found that if I drink a glass of water when I feel burning, it goes away. Tums or Rolaids help a bit as well. Back to a better than youthful condition with erections, and BPH must be less because I can sleep all night now. The only problem I am having is whether my wife wants it as much as I do. Insurance is $95/30 or $150/90."
- Michael...
- July 29, 2013
"I have tried several medicines for my benign prostatic hyperplasia problem. Either the results or the side effects have been unsatisfactory. My urologist decided to try Cialis 5mg. After hassling with my insurance company and paying a larger than average co-pay, I got the prescription. I have had far fewer problems emptying my bladder. The side effects have been incredible. Instead of having sex 2-3 times per week, my wife and I have shared long, intense daily sessions. I have to admit, I didn't have classic erectile dysfunction. I was probably normal for a 62-year-old guy."
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"I have been on Cialis 5mg daily for two years. Urologist appointments every six months. I saw him today and PSA test down to 1.88 from 2.0 in past year. Got new 90-day prescription for Cialis 5mg. Night time bathroom trips average once. Improved energy levels and constant state of semi-arousal. I've had no side effects from the 5mg regimen. I will be 90 years old in 3 months!"