Cialis and Back Pain: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Joh...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 12, 2023

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "Was considering surgery for BPH. Had significant problems urinating. Was already on Flomax, wasn’t helping much. Just one day after starting 5 mg Tadalafil, symptoms improved significantly. After several days, I experienced what others mentioned - low back and thigh pain. That was resolved by Tylenol and ibuprofen. That symptom gradually diminished after a couple of weeks, so don’t give up right away. There will be some symptoms from vascular congestion, but most are minor and worth it for the relief of BPH symptoms."

• cha...
• June 30, 2018

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "I was taking the daily 5 mg dose, initially to see if it helped with my BPH symptoms and ED. We found it did virtually nothing to improve my BPH symptoms, but also that it was the only dose my insurance would cover and only if it was prescribed for BPH and NOT for ED! (Go figure!) I continued for about 4 years on 5 mg daily. During that same timeframe, I started experiencing brutal lower back pain during the night, causing sleep loss, and getting out of bed and standing in the morning became almost excruciating. At 68 y/o, I thought it was just age catching up with me. Well, when I recently ran out, I decided to take a break, partly for financial reasons and partly because I wasn't experiencing enough benefits in the ED to justify the pricey copays. MUCH TO MY SURPRISE and delight, my severe back pain disappeared completely in only a few days! What a hard-learned lesson! (no pun intended!)"

• Gen...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 19, 2018

For Erectile Dysfunction "I am 57 years old, and I sometimes suffer from ED. Sometimes I get an erection, and then it goes away. It's embarrassing. Tried Cialis, and I liked the results. Harder and longer erections, more time to please your partner. It works! It can also jump-start your sex life. Sometimes there is a negative side effect, such as back and joint pains. A Tylenol should help relieve that."

• Jac...
• March 9, 2012

For Erectile Dysfunction "No doubt that Cialis is one of the best. I'm 58 and have been taking the 20 mg Cialis for several years with very positive and long-lasting results. I've found out that cutting the 20 mg by half still gives a good and hard erection and alleviates the side effects such as headache, lower back pain, and blurred vision. However, I think that Cialis could be better in a softer form for a faster reaction (It takes a few good hours if taken after food and drink)."

• Sco...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 8, 2020

For Erectile Dysfunction "About 60-90 minutes after taking Cialis, I got a severe backache, and my hands felt like they were asleep and tingling (like if you stick them in snow). The pain got so bad at one point I considered going to the E.R., but called a nurse friend who told me this can be a side effect. Not going to use this drug again."

• Dav...
• February 21, 2018

For Erectile Dysfunction "I was prescribed Cialis for ED after prostate surgery. I tried the 5 mg daily, and the side effects after 4 days were severe back pain, severe leg pain, and the general feeling of unwellness. I was then prescribed the 20 mg dose as a one-off, this also did not help and had similar side effects."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 24, 2022

For Erectile Dysfunction "Age 46, inconsistency in erections, 18 years with my ex-wife and we had always drank the whole time before sex. My new girlfriend, 23, doesn’t want to drink. 5 mg, 4 days in a row, no issues, then on the 5th day had leg pain and back, too much tadalafil built up in my blood, stopped taking for 4 days. Now take only Monday and Friday, no side effects. Works good, harder and consistent. Thumbs up. I never tried sildenafil to compare though."

• mnb...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 10, 2018

For Erectile Dysfunction "Levitra is the most effective ED drug with the weakest side effects. All three cause unpleasant side effects that get worse once you pass 60, especially back and leg pain. The side effects are dosage related. Cialis stays in your system for a couple of days and kicks in within 20 minutes of taking it. But it has the strongest negative side effects, especially back and leg pain. I also use 'gear.' Beware OTC meds that contribute to ED, antacids, antihistamines, some NSAIDs, and melatonin. And even one glass of wine or a full stomach can worsen ED, so I like to have sex in the morning or before cocktail hour."

• qua...
• April 9, 2012

For Erectile Dysfunction "Took 10 mg Cialis. It worked well, but I experienced horrific back pains while jogging. I had to stop every 10 minutes and rest until the pain went away. Finally, I had to stop my daily exercise for three days. Trust me, exercise is as important to me as sex. I didn't have this problem with Viagra."

• Anonymous
• October 12, 2010

For Erectile Dysfunction "I am 55 years old. Began taking Cialis at the doctor's suggestion due to side effects with Viagra (smashing headaches). Began taking 10 mg Cialis every three days and found it to be very effective with no side effects. After six days of use, I developed lower back pain and transient pains/aches in my lower legs. Tolerable; but not fun to deal with. May switch from continuous use to use as needed or switch to the 5 mg dosage. Very effective."

• Anonymous
• January 24, 2011

For Erectile Dysfunction "Suffered with ED for years. Had slowly gotten worse to the point of zero erections. My urologist prescribed Cialis. The first time I tried it, results were poor: a few flaccid, short-lived erections. I called my doctor, and he said try again, as it might not work the first time. The second time was fantastic. The second time was almost as good as the first. The third time, poor results: only one erection capable of intercourse. The fourth time, even worse, fifth time, nothing at all. Switched to Viagra on the doctor's suggestion. Cialis side effects were moderate headache, moderate backache, stuffiness, and sinus pressure."

• Dlp...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 17, 2016

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "34-year-old suffering from swollen prostate. Medicine worked well, but had to stop taking it due to back pain that spread to my legs."

• Anonymous
• November 25, 2009

For Erectile Dysfunction "I experienced severe headaches, backaches, and bloodshot eyes."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 22, 2012

For Erectile Dysfunction "It works, but with headache and back pain."

• Anonymous
• November 18, 2010

For Erectile Dysfunction "Very effective at stated purpose. Strong erections. I have suffered side effects of headache, backache, and shortness of breath after drinking alcohol, which I was not warned to avoid."

• Anonymous
• May 26, 2011

For Erectile Dysfunction "Took the pill and had the opposite effect. Experienced back ache, tightness, and aching in the chest and jaw. Not the medicine for me as I am obviously allergic to it."