tadalafil (brand-name, by Eli Lilly) · oral tablet
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Brand-name pricing. Generic tadalafil is 80-90% less expensive.
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Cialis® is FDA-approved for erectile dysfunction. Do not take with nitrate medications. Available as-needed or daily — do not combine both approaches. Review full safety information →
The essentials
The medication
When Cialis® launched, Viagra® was the only oral ED medication on the market. Rather than competing head-to-head on onset speed, Cialis® carved out a distinct position with its dramatically longer duration — up to 36 hours from a single dose.
The mechanism
Cialis® is a PDE5 inhibitor. It blocks the enzyme phosphodiesterase type 5, allowing cGMP to accumulate in the erectile tissue, relaxing smooth muscle and increasing blood flow when you are sexually aroused. Like Viagra®, it works with sexual stimulation — not on its own.
The pricing
Brand-name Cialis® is priced significantly higher than generic tadalafil. Both contain the same active ingredient at the same strengths and produce the same clinical effect. Your provider and pharmacy confirm final cost before you fill.
At a glance
Type
Oral tablet
Frequency
As needed or daily
FDA Status
FDA-approved brand-name
Manufacturer
Eli Lilly and Company
Active Ingredient
Tadalafil
Starting Cost
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Sourcing
Authentic Eli Lilly medication fulfilled through authorized distribution.
The process
Step 01
Answer confidential questions about your health and symptoms in about 5 minutes.
Step 02
A licensed provider evaluates whether Cialis® is appropriate and picks as-needed or daily dosing.
Step 03
Medication is shipped directly to your door through our pharmacy partners in plain, unmarked packaging.
Step 04
Message your provider anytime to adjust dose or switch dosing style.
From your provider
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Answers
Same active ingredient, same clinical effect. Some patients prefer brand-name Cialis® for trust in Eli Lilly's manufacturing or familiarity with the name. Generic tadalafil is 80-90% less expensive. Most patients choose the generic; brand-name is a personal preference, not a clinical difference.
Daily low-dose tadalafil (2.5-5 mg) has been studied in long-term use and is FDA-approved for daily administration. Your provider monitors you on an ongoing basis to confirm the medication continues to be appropriate and well tolerated. Millions of men take it daily without issue when prescribed correctly.
No. Never combine PDE5 inhibitors. Taking two at once dramatically increases the risk of dangerously low blood pressure and other side effects with no additional benefit. Your provider prescribes one or the other based on your needs, and can switch you between them safely if a change is warranted.
Different, not better. Cialis® offers a longer duration and daily dosing option; Viagra® has a faster onset within a defined window. Which is better for you depends on how you plan to use it.
Moderate alcohol is generally acceptable. Heavy drinking reduces effectiveness and increases the risk of dizziness and low blood pressure.
It does not mean a 36-hour erection. It means a 36-hour window during which achieving an erection is easier when sexually aroused. Erections still occur only with stimulation and subside naturally.
Yes. Eli Lilly developed and continues to manufacture brand-name Cialis®.
No. Your provider prescribes one approach — either as-needed or daily. You can switch between them, but you should never combine both strategies simultaneously.
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