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Tadalafil and Headaches: What Users Say (Page 4)

Brand names: Cialis, Adcirca, Tadliq, Chewtadzy, Alyq

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  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • August 29, 2013

Tadalafil for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "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."

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  • July 25, 2013

Tadalafil for Erectile Dysfunction "This medicine is good for me and has boosted my confidence as previously I couldn't sustain an erection for long enough to please my partner or even to orgasm sometimes. I take the lowest dosage available but I can now achieve a long-lasting rock-hard erection when aroused, leading to a powerful ejaculation. My partner is also highly satisfied with the changes in me. The side effects of a blocked nose and headache are irritating but mild and disappear after a day or so."

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  • June 21, 2013

Tadalafil for Erectile Dysfunction "I suffer from erectile dysfunction and take one 20mg pill approximately every week. The effects kick in after at least a couple of hours and can last 2 days or so. I can quickly rise to the occasion, feel thicker and much harder than usual, and last for a long time. The downsides are the high expense, mild headache, nasal congestion, and temporary loss of the sense of smell. All in all, Cialis has helped me, and as the pros outweigh the cons, I will continue with the 20mg tablets."

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  • February 11, 2013

Tadalafil for Erectile Dysfunction "47 yr old male with type 2 diabetes. Wasn't getting fully erect and would lose erection before ejaculating. Very stressful! Took a 20 mg Cialis and was amazed at what it could do in about an hour. Rocked the wife's world once again. Only side effect was a very mild headache which lasted about 24 hours, nothing I can't tolerate for the benefits. If you are thinking about Cialis, don't hesitate getting it, expensive yes but you won't regret it!"

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  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • July 30, 2012

Tadalafil for Erectile Dysfunction "I'm 37, my husband is 63. We tried Viagra and it works. We decided to try Cialis this past weekend just to compare the two. Cialis is UNBELIEVABLE. None of the headaches or side effects that he would get from Viagra, and they really mean it when they say it lasts 36 hours. It is a little expensive, but well worth every penny to see your husband's confidence restored. Ladies, take it from a VERY satisfied wife: you won't be leaving the house for the entire weekend, so get everything you need before he takes the pill. Life is good!"

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  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • June 15, 2012

Tadalafil for Erectile Dysfunction "57-year-old male. Maintaining an erection was sometimes becoming an issue during intercourse, sometimes being hard to start but then becoming less so. The issue started to become frustration and so created a 'vicious circle of anxiety.' Taking 5 mg or just 2.5 mg of Cialis just 2 hours before intercourse ensures a hard erection for the full period. Do not take at any other time. The effect of 5 mg lasts for a day or so. Can lead to a slight headache the next morning but nothing else."

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

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

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  • April 16, 2012

Tadalafil 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."

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  • March 22, 2012

Tadalafil for Erectile Dysfunction "I am 70 years old. For approximately a year, I had problems maintaining an erection. My own diagnosis is that after a couple of 'failures,' the psychological impact was worse than the physical. About two months ago, my GP started me on 5 mg of Cialis, and it is like a new world. Not the sex I had at age 30, but much better than I thought I would ever have again. My wife and I are having good sex 2-3 times a week again. I only experienced some mild side effects (flushing, slight headaches) for the first couple of weeks, and then they stopped. I am a happy man!"

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  • March 9, 2012

Tadalafil 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)."

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  • November 28, 2011

For Erectile Dysfunction "Do get a small headache for the first 12 hours and a little muscle soreness, but a small price to pay for the great benefit of the pill. Wish I had discovered it earlier."

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  • November 21, 2011

Tadalafil 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."

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  • September 18, 2011

Tadalafil "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."

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  • July 24, 2011

Tadalafil 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!"

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  • July 14, 2011

Tadalafil 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."

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  • May 3, 2011

Tadalafil "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."

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  • March 22, 2011

Tadalafil 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."

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  • February 17, 2011

Tadalafil for Erectile Dysfunction "I'm 37 and would not classify myself as having erectile dysfunction. I was married for 10 years, was just divorced, and am now dating a wonderful sexual woman. I was not used to having sex daily. I found it hard to maintain an erection after 10 minutes of sex (probably from the workout). I'm 37, not 19, when I was 19, a wind could blow, and it got hard. That being said, I have taken Cialis, the key to this medicine is the daily use. Cialis hits you for 36 hours. If you take 5mg daily, by the third day, you have 15mg in your system. So don't take 20mg daily, or you will have 60mg in your system (overkill and not needed, you will likely get headaches and bigger side effects). Great medicine."

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  • February 8, 2011

Tadalafil for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension "The side effects are giving me trouble, especially the headaches and nasal congestion, but I hope that my body will get used to them. I can't get my liver transplant without getting the pressure down."

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  • January 24, 2011

Tadalafil 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."

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  • January 8, 2011

Tadalafil 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."

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  • January 3, 2011

Tadalafil for Erectile Dysfunction "I'm 75 and have been taking high blood pressure medicine for about 7 years. About 5 years ago, I started to experience problems maintaining an erection during intercourse. At that time, I started taking Cialis (10 mg), and it worked for me right away. However, about two years ago, I found that 10 mg was not enough for me to maintain an erection long enough to complete intercourse. That is when I began to increase the dosage in 5 mg steps until I reached the point where I could feel its effects for a full 36 hours. I am now at 25 mg, and it is working fine. Its effect usually lasts 40 hours or so. Erection is hard, like it was 50 years ago. Sometimes a mild headache, but not bad enough to stop me from using Cialis."

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  • December 3, 2010

Tadalafil for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension "I didn't like this medicine at first. I had headaches and had some symptoms of depression. These problems went away after two weeks of regular use. I cannot rate it against other such medicines because Adcirca is the only such medicine I have used."

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  • November 18, 2010

Tadalafil 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."

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  • November 15, 2010

Tadalafil 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."

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