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    How long will Cialis work?

    When looking for an effective medication to treat erectile dysfunction, most users want to know two major question; how quickly does it work and how long will it last

    How long will Cialis work?

    Cialis is an effective ED drug whose USP is that it lasts for 36 hours. Different from its major competitors, such as ViagraLevitra and SpedraCialis has earned the nickname of ‘weekend drug’ thanks to its significantly longer window of effectiveness.

    This does not mean that it will give you a prolonged, uninterrupted erection for 36 hours straight. Not only would that be highly inconvenient and impractical, it would also signal a serious problem. If you do ever experience an erection that lasts for longer than 4 hours, then you should seek medical help.

    The 36 hour time frame simply means that the drug will stay active in your body for that amount of time. So that when sexual stimulation is involved, the drug will assist you in getting an erection, any time from 2 hours after you take it to 36 hours after you take it.

    How quickly does Cialis work?

    Although it has the benefit of the 36 hour period of effectiveness, Cialis does take slightly longer to kick in than other erectile dysfunction medications. You should take Cialis 2 hours before you plan to have sex, to ensure maximum effectiveness. This is much longer than the likes of Viagra and Levitra, which you need only take 30-60 minutes before you want to have sex.

    You should also be conscious that a number of factors can slow down the amount of time it takes for Cialis to work. If you eat a big meal before taking it, or one that is particularly high in fat, then you may notice that it slows down the process. This can also happen due to certain medical conditions, taking other medications, drinking alcohol or being overweight.

    To ensure the maximum potential for Cialis is reached, you should try to be at your most healthy. So get a good night sleep, eat balanced meals throughout the day and don’t drink alcohol before taking the drug.

    Once you have taken Cialis, you should wait 2 hours before having sex. After this time period has passed, you will still need to engage in sexual activity in order to get an erection as the medication does not work without sexual stimulation. This can be sexual stimulation of any kind, whether you are alone or with a partner.

    How does Cialis work?

    Cialis is an effective erectile dysfunction medication that works by relaxing the muscles in the blood vessels of the penis, to help a man achieve and sustain an erection.

    Erection happens when the penis fills with blood. The blood vessels that bring blood to the penis relax, increasing the flow to the penis, while the blood vessels that carry blood away constrict. This keeps the blood in the penis and maintains an erection while a man is sexually aroused.

    Erectile dysfunction happens when a man struggles with getting or maintaining an erection. This is often because a substance known as PDE5 destroys the substance that controls blood flow to and from the penis. If blood is not accumulated in the penis then a man cannot keep an erection.

    Cialis is a PDE5 inhibitor, which means it works against the substance from preventing an erection, and therefore assists a man in getting one when sexually stimulated.

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    Scott Weaver

    Scott is an experienced and professional content writer who works exclusively for UK Meds.

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