What is tadalafil?
Tadalafil is an FDA-approved generic treatment for erectile dysfunction and contains the same active ingredient as Cialis®.
Prescription ED Treatment
Tadalafil — Up to 36 Hours of Confidence
Generic Cialis®
The longest window of any ED medication. Tadalafil is an FDA-approved PDE5 inhibitor available as needed or as a low daily dose.
- The same active ingredient as Cialis®
- Effects can last up to 36 hours
- Available as-needed or as a daily low dose
- Licensed provider review and discreet delivery
Prescription required. A licensed provider determines whether tadalafil is appropriate for you. Individual response varies.
Confidence on your terms
A longer treatment window can make intimacy feel less scheduled.
- Form
- Oral tablet
- Ingredient
- Tadalafil
- Strengths
- 2.5 · 5 · 10 · 20 mg
- Timing
- As needed or daily
- Status
- FDA-approved generic
What patients value
Confidence without making intimacy feel scheduled
Tadalafil’s longer window can leave more room for connection and spontaneity. Sexual stimulation is still required, and individual response varies.
Private Care
Private care, step by step
A clear, confidential path from assessment through follow-up.
- 01Assessment
Complete a private assessment
Share your health history, symptoms, and treatment goals in about five minutes.
- 02Clinical
Receive licensed provider review
A clinician checks your cardiovascular history, medications, and whether tadalafil is appropriate.
- 03Treatment
Get your treatment plan
If prescribed, your provider selects daily or as-needed dosing and medication ships discreetly.
- 04Support
Stay connected
Follow-up support helps your provider adjust treatment based on response and tolerability.
Free 5-minute assessment · Licensed provider review · No obligation
Tadalafil Overview
Clearer guidance. Less guesswork.
Tadalafil is a strong option if you want a longer treatment window and a more flexible routine.
How does it work?
It inhibits PDE5, supporting blood flow to erectile tissue in response to sexual stimulation. It does not create arousal on its own.
What makes it different?
Its effects may last up to 36 hours, and it can be prescribed either as needed or as a low daily dose.
Treatment Comparison
Tadalafil vs. sildenafil
Both are FDA-approved PDE5 inhibitors. The practical differences are timing, duration, food effects, and dosing options.
Tadalafil
Up to 36 hours
Usually starts working within 30 minutes. Available as-needed or daily, with minimal food impact.
Longer windowSildenafil
About 4–6 hours
Often taken 30–60 minutes before activity. A high-fat meal may delay onset. Prescribed for as-needed use.
Shorter windowEverything You Need to Know
Tadalafil, explained.
Dosing, safety, timing, and practical answers in one place.
A single as-needed dose can remain effective for up to 36 hours. This does not mean a constant erection; it means achieving an erection may be easier during that window when you are sexually aroused. The erection should subside naturally afterward.
Most men notice effects within 30 minutes, though it may take up to 2 hours for the full effect, particularly with a first dose. For daily dosing, the medication maintains a steady therapeutic level after several days of consistent use.
Tadalafil is the active ingredient in Cialis®. FDA-approved generic tadalafil must meet the same standards for quality, strength, and bioequivalence as the brand-name reference product.
Yes. Daily low-dose tadalafil, usually 2.5–5 mg, is an FDA-approved approach. It is taken at the same time each day and can support spontaneity without timing a tablet before each encounter. Your provider determines whether daily dosing is appropriate for you.
Tadalafil is commonly available in 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, and 20 mg tablets. Daily treatment typically uses 2.5–5 mg. As-needed treatment commonly starts at 10 mg and may be adjusted to 5 mg or 20 mg based on response and tolerability.
For as-needed use, take the prescribed dose about 30 minutes before sexual activity and no more than once in 36 hours. For daily use, take the prescribed dose at the same time each day. It may be taken with or without food. Do not combine daily and as-needed dosing or use another ED medication unless your provider directs you to do so.
Do not use tadalafil with nitrates, riociguat, or recreational nitrites (“poppers”). The combination can cause a dangerous drop in blood pressure.
Tell your provider about heart conditions, blood-pressure concerns, liver or kidney disease, alpha-blockers, other medicines, and any history of priapism. Seek emergency care for an erection lasting more than 4 hours or sudden vision or hearing loss.Common side effects include headache, back pain, muscle aches, flushing, nasal congestion, and upset stomach. Your provider can explain what to watch for based on your health history.
Food has minimal impact on tadalafil absorption, so it can be taken with or without a meal. Heavy alcohol use can reduce effectiveness and increase dizziness or low-blood-pressure risk.
Yes. A provider may switch treatment based on your response, timing preferences, side effects, and medical history.
Yes. Care is provided through private telehealth, and prescribed medication is shipped in plain, unmarked packaging.
Your provider can reassess the dose, timing, daily versus as-needed use, or whether another treatment may be more appropriate. Do not adjust your dose without clinical guidance.
Private, Provider-Guided Care
Find out whether tadalafil fits your life
Start with a private assessment and find out if tadalafil is the right fit for you.
Prescription required. Do not take tadalafil with nitrate medications or riociguat. Individual response varies.