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Cialis ® (tadalafil) tablets
2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10mg, 20 mg tablets
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Cialis® (tadalafil): Switching From an Alpha Blocker to Tadalafil for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Patients on alpha blocker therapy for BPH should stop the alpha blocker at least one day before starting Cialis® (tadalafil) for once-daily use for the treatment of BPH.
The efficacy of the coadministration of an alpha blocker and tadalafil for the treatment of BPH has not been adequately studied.1
As the potential vasodilatory effects of combined use could result in lowered blood pressure, the combination of tadalafil and alpha blockers is not recommended for the treatment of BPH.1
Patients on alpha blocker therapy for BPH should discontinue their alpha blocker at least 1 day prior to starting tadalafil for once-daily use for the treatment of BPH.1
Enclosed Prescribing Information
CIALIS® (tadalafil) tablets, for oral use, Lilly
1. Cialis [package insert]. Indianapolis, IN: Eli Lilly and Company; 2018.
Glossary
BPH = benign prostatic hyperplasia
Date of Last Review: July 22, 2020