Is it safe to take Cialis and alcohol together?

Post by Master, Doctor Mai Vien Phuong - Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital.

Cialis is used to treat erectile dysfunction, difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection. However, using Cialis and alcohol can lead to bad interactions, seriously affecting the patient's health.

Drinking just one glass of wine or other beverage is not likely to affect how Cialis works or cause any health risks. However, heavy use of Cialis and alcohol can cause some serious health problems such as:
Drinking too much alcohol while taking Cialis can lead to orthostatic hypotension. In some cases, it can cause headaches, dizziness and fainting, risk of fractures or other injuries. Lowering blood pressure can also make the heart beat faster. In some cases, this can lead to serious heart problems. In case if you drink too much alcohol while taking Cialis, stopping drinking can lead to a sudden increase in your blood pressure.
2. Drinking alcohol while taking Cialis how to limit side effects? The number of alcoholic beverages is varied according to the type of alcohol. For example, an alcoholic drink could be:
350ml beer 150ml wine Consumption of 5 or more drinks at once while taking Cialis has been linked to orthostatic hypotension. That amount is slightly more than what is considered "moderate" drinking.
If you notice symptoms such as dizziness or headache, stop taking and tell your doctor.
If you regularly drink 3 or more drinks a day or feel the need to have 1 drink a day, talk to your doctor or mental health counselor. Long-term excessive alcohol use is not only dangerous while you're taking Cialis, but it also increases your risk of many health problems, including heart disease, obesity, and early dementia.

3. Note when using Cialis Cialis is a prescription drug, so before you start taking it, inform your doctor about your medical history and current health condition; a list of all the medications you take and the amount of alcohol you consume each day.
In general, moderate alcohol consumption while using Cialis is probably safe. If you want to avoid possible side effects, it is best not to drink alcohol and use stimulants while taking Cialis.

References:
Cialis- tadalafil tablets, film coated. (2009, July) dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=ebddb745-81f9-4b25-8739-b2886032ed26 Eli Lilly and Company. (2008, January 1). Notable prescribing information: Cialis oral tablet (tadalafil). Indianapolis, IN accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2008/021368s011lbl.pdf Mayo Clinic. (2014, May 13). Diseases and conditions: Orthostatic hypotension (postural hypotension) mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/orthostatic-hypotension/basics/definition/con-20031255