Comparing Cialis vs Cardura XL
Cialis | Cardura XL |
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Cialis (tadalafil) | Cardura XL (doxazosin) |
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Prescription only
Cialis is used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED) and to reduce symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). One 'as needed' tablet lasts for 36 hours or Cialis is available as a lower dosage... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for High Blood Pressure, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. Cardura XL may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
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More about Cialis (tadalafil) | More about Cardura XL (doxazosin) | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Cialis has an average rating of 8.5 out of 10 from a total of 555 ratings on Drugs.com. 83% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 9% reported a negative effect. |
Cardura XL has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 3 ratings on Drugs.com. 67% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: Cialis side effects in more detail. |
See also: Cardura XL side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all Cialis prices |
View all Cardura XL prices |
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Other tadalafil brands include: Adcirca, Alyq, Tadliq | Other doxazosin brands include: Cardura, Carduran, Cascor, Doxadura | ||||||||||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
17.5 hours |
22 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 307 drugs are known to interact with Cialis:
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A total of 307 drugs are known to interact with Cardura XL:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
November 21, 2003 |
February 22, 2005 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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