Cialis and Headaches: What Users Say (Page 3)

• Ger...
• November 15, 2010

For Erectile Dysfunction "I'm 55 years old and in reasonably good health, but noticed I was losing it about 5 years ago to the point where my wife and I were having very little sex. I got scammed in one of those ED clinics, tried a pump (it was awkward and not that effective), and then I tried Viagra. While it worked, it gave me the worst headaches and sinus issues, along with severe flushing, which was bad for my complexion. Finally, I went and saw a good urologist who steered me to Cialis. Unbelievable! On 20 mg, I must have had sex 15 times over a long weekend, something not done since we were in our twenties. The residual effect of this medicine is amazing. My wife is a very happy woman."

• Den...
• December 24, 2020

For Erectile Dysfunction "An occasional ED problem led to low confidence. I tried 20 mg, which worked well but had a headache for 3 days. After much research, started taking Cialis 2.5 mg daily with no side effects. Couldn't be happier. Highly recommend."

• Hap...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 10, 2014

For Erectile Dysfunction "Been on a blood pressure medicine for the past 18 months. Like every blood pressure medicine, it could cause erectile dysfunction. Happened to me, so I went to a urologist and he gave me a 30-day free trial. I take 5 mg daily. Got to say, when I took it for the first time, side effects were bad for the first 30 minutes. My face got flushed red, my blood pressure skyrocketed, and I had a nasty headache. Side effects subsided after that. Had sex with the wife, and I lasted 45 minutes! That's like double of what I usually do. Side effects were a bit bad the first 3 or 4 days, but now my body got adjusted to it. I feel like I am in total control even if stimulated a little bit. This is a great medicine, but you have to check with your doctor first, especially if you already are on medication. Definitely worth it!"

• Dav...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 28, 2022

For Erectile Dysfunction "I'm in my late forties, and for the last year, I have been suffering from depression. This made it very difficult for me to get an erection with my partner, and performance anxiety set in. I was stuck in a vicious circle, and things went from bad to worse. After a lot of research, I decided to try Cialis 10 mg. Wow... life-changing. With even just a little arousal, I was hard and stayed hard, and 5 minutes after orgasm, I was ready to go again and rock solid. I felt 20 years old again, and the effects seemed to last at least 48 hours. No bad side effects, but I did have a very slight headache, which was to me a very little price to pay. My sexual confidence is back, and I feel so much better."

• 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)."

• Mal...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 16, 2014

For Erectile Dysfunction "I am diabetic, also a long-time smoker who quit 5 years ago. Sex hasn't been right for a while. Got a prescription for 20 mg tabs. Read about the side effects and decided to try cutting the pill in thirds. Had sex three hours later. Amazing! Like being 20 again. Tiny headache for an hour the next day. Seems to be working fine on the third day."

• Ton...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 7, 2018

For Erectile Dysfunction "I’m 57 years old, and started having mild ED about 2 years ago. My wife has been very understanding and supportive about the whole thing until I finally decided to try Cialis. I started with the 25 mg “weekend” dose, and although it worked wonders, I had a pretty bad headache and leg pains for about 3-5 days. I decided to lower the dose to 5 mg Monday through Friday, and the headaches lessened about 75%, but the leg pains still weren’t getting better, especially my right ankle (I had surgery on that same ankle decades ago). The back didn’t bother me too much, just the legs. I felt tired all the time, especially at night. One month later, I stopped Cialis because I was undergoing sinus surgery. I didn’t take Cialis for 2 weeks. Leg pains were gone. Today, I took only a 2.5 mg tablet, and an ankle pain flared up. I honestly don’t know if there is any relationship between Cialis and my ankle pain, time will tell."

• Anonymous
• April 16, 2012

For Erectile Dysfunction "42-year-old taking antidepressant that severely affects my ability to get an erection. I've been taking the 5 mg once a day Cialis for a couple of years now. Performance is good, but sometimes I would lose my erection after changing positions many times, not sure why. For all medicines, I am 'Mr. Side Effect,' and this one gives me pretty regular headaches and heartburn. I plan on trying something else in the near future."

• Anonymous
• July 14, 2011

For Erectile Dysfunction "Two words. It works. After years of anxieties, I finally started enjoying sex as I should be, minus any concerns that I will lose my erection midway through sex. It did give me a slight headache. But other than that, I highly recommend it."

• Abl...
• April 22, 2017

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "I've tried Viagra and found it worked pretty well. I had some side effects, namely heartburn and headaches, so thought I'd try Cialis to see if I suffered from the same effects. I started off by taking 10 mg of Cialis, and after an hour, I had a slight stirring in the loins, but that was about it. So, I took the remainder of the dosage (10 mg), and it helped slightly, but was still less than I would normally get without any medication. Very disappointed, and to top it all, I've had heartburn most of the following day. I bought a pack of 8, costing a reasonable amount, to add to the situation. Guess it works for some and not others."

• sic...
• April 16, 2010

For Erectile Dysfunction "I am 37 years old, and I have high blood pressure and asthma, and a history of kidney issues that required surgery to fix kinked ureters. I have tried Viagra and Cialis due to erectile dysfunction issues primarily from the side effects of ACE inhibitor treatment. I have had lasting erections with both medicines, but the Cialis seems to last longer for me-up to 48 hours. I have had Viagra fail me during intercourse; the downside of Cialis is the skull-splitting headache that I get after taking it. The doctor switched me to Diovan for the high blood pressure, and now I only have to take erectile dysfunction medicines every now and then. I think the Cialis works better than Viagra."

• dic...
• June 3, 2010

For Erectile Dysfunction "I am 56, just got back from 4 months in the Philippines. I tried Viagra and Cialis. Cialis works great and had no problems. Viagra is good and maybe harder but a hassle waiting 2 hours after eating, then about 1 hour for it to kick in. I took Viagra one time on an empty stomach because I didn't want to eat and wait. My eyes saw everything blue/yellow for a few hours and a slight headache. I prefer the yellow pill 90% of the time but keep a supply of the blues if the timing is right with meals. I return in 2 months and will make sure I have plenty of yellows and a few blues."

• Ren...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 30, 2017

For Erectile Dysfunction "I was prescribed 10 mg Cialis for ED. From first taking the tablet at 4 p.m., I did not notice any effect until I woke in the night at about 3 a.m. with a really strong erection. In fact, I woke up a couple of times each night for the next 2 nights for the same reason. Sex was really easy and certainly has done the job! The only side effect was a very mild headache during the night-so mild I didn’t even need paracetamol or anything else. Certainly, no side effects during the day. As a result, I decided to try halving the dose to see if I could make the tablets go further. I bought a tablet splitter and halved and then quartered the 10 mg tablets. Took the quarter tablet every day initially but now alternate days. Still works well!"

• Nic...
• November 13, 2009

For Erectile Dysfunction "I have tried Cialis and Viagra and prefer the latter. Cialis starts to work slowly (3-6 hours for me), and the erection achieved is not as strong as Viagra (80% vs. 110%). Cialis gives me fewer side effects like stuffy nose and headache, and it lasts longer (1.5 to 2 days). Just for the quality of the erection and speed to start working, I prefer V to C."

• Cha...
• March 22, 2011

For Erectile Dysfunction "I'm 66 and had a heart attack with bypass surgery 10 years ago. Erectile dysfunction became a problem since being on a beta blocker and a statin drug since the heart attack. Doctor cleared me for a test drive on Cialis, and I took a 20 mg dose for the first time last week. It gave me a hard erection like I haven't had in 10 years, it was great. But the facial flushing and headache were kind of bad. I'm thinking it was too strong, so I'm going to try 10 mg to see if it works with fewer side effects."

• Hol...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 5, 2021

For Erectile Dysfunction "I'm 42 and a heavy weekend drinker that is overweight. I have a smoking-hot fiancée. In the past two years, I've had a problem keeping it up. I can get there but not keep it till she finishes. I could climax at half-staff, but if I wasn't hitting her deep spot, she wasn't going to get hers. So I ain't too proud to beg. I've had a urologist that I've liked since I was 39 because of stricture disease. I asked him what he thought was a good fit for me between the BIG 3 pills, and he said Cialis. I don't like Viagra, it's literally a splitting headache, and I cannot ejaculate. Levitra, on the other hand, was the SHOW! But only for a few hours. Doc prescribed me 20 mg Cialis, and holy guacamole! Man, this thing is a freight train! I'm sensitive, hard anytime, pop up outta nowhere like a high school boy. I literally had to call my girl and make her get home from the grocery store because I didn't know what to do with this thing! Morning wood a plenty also! 20 mg is a 2-3 day-er for me! Awesome!"

• any...
• November 21, 2011

For Erectile Dysfunction "Tried Cialis because the side effects from Levitra were unbearable, and any improvement in my erection was far outweighed by the side effects. When I have tried Cialis, I have suffered debilitating headaches for 24 hours...never even got to sex on it. Seems I really can't tolerate this class of medicines."

• Anonymous
• July 24, 2011

For Erectile Dysfunction "I'm 35 and slowly been losing erection strength over the last couple of years. I put this down to a highly stressful job and lack of exercise. After discussion with the doctor, started me on Cialis 20mg with a view to not needing them after a few repeat scripts. Took the first one 2 days ago. It took about 4 hours to start working, but has only just now seemed to wear off. Had a headache for the first day, but well worth it. Felt like I was 18 again. Even woke up with a morning erection... not done that for at least a year! I recommend it for anyone that, like me, needs a kick along to keep the wife happy!"

• 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."

• Anonymous
• September 30, 2010

For Erectile Dysfunction "I am 45, on blood pressure medicines. Have tried samples of all three erectile dysfunction medicines. Viagra and Levitra both give me headaches. Cialis, however, gives me no side effects whatsoever, except, of course, for a great erection (even if I've been drinking). And it lasts for the 36 hours as advertised. Nice to be able to take one on Friday night and be good for the whole weekend."

• Cap...
• January 8, 2011

For Erectile Dysfunction "I have tried both Viagra and Cialis. Both have their pros and cons. I get a better and more constant erection with Viagra. But it took over an hour to start working. The 10 mg dose lasted about 4 hours, but there were some residual effects afterward. Cialis started working after about 30 mins, and it really carries on for a good 24-36 hours, but the quality of the erection wasn't as good. I suffered with the snuffles with both. I got a headache only with Viagra, but it wasn't a bad one, though."

• Anonymous
• May 3, 2011

"I took the pill Friday night and went to bed. I was rock hard most of the night. I have mild erectile dysfunction. With this medicine, I go for hours. It gives you the confidence that you can think about what you're going to do next and stop worrying about if it's going to stay hard. My erections are firmer for some days after. No headaches or other side effects."

• Kel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 16, 2021

"I started taking Cialis for Raynaud's about 1 week ago. I do already notice a difference in the blood flow to my hands and feet, however, the daily headaches and muscle aches in my legs make me question if it's worth taking. I'll wait it out a few more weeks to see if the side effects lessen."

• AZ ...
• September 18, 2011

"44 YO male, first-time user, very healthy, good shape. Started having less than effective erections 2 years ago. Possibly linked to back surgery. Saw my MD this week after reading Cialis reviews. Decided to try it on a night by myself, so there's no pressure. Last night (Friday), I took 1/2 of a 20 mg tab and waited a couple of hours. I noticed no change, though I was stimulating, so I took the other half. A couple of hours later, I saw a bit of impact. Woke up with a hard erection, which I haven't done in a while. Throughout today, the erection comes/goes very well. Is it supposed to take this long? Also, I thought the pills were scored to easily cut. Mine are not scored. Have a mild headache."

• Anonymous
• November 25, 2009

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