What Is Tadalafil Used For?

What is tadalafil used for? Tadalafil is used mainly to treat erectile dysfunction (ED). Other uses include treating pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the artery that supplies blood to the lungs) and Raynaud's phenomenon.

What Is Tadalafil Used For?

Tadalafil (Cialis®) is a prescription medication that has been licensed to treat erectile dysfunction. Erectile dysfunction (ED), also known as impotence, is defined as a total inability to achieve erection, an inconsistent ability to do so, or a tendency to sustain only brief erections. Essentially, erectile dysfunction is the repeated inability to get or keep an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse.
 

How Does Tadalafil Work?

Tadalafil works by blocking a chemical that causes blood to flow out of the penis. More blood in the penis means an improved erection.
 
(Click How Does Cialis Work? for more information.)
 

Off-Label Uses of Tadalafil

On occasion, your doctor may recommend tadalafil for something other than the conditions listed above. This is called an "off-label" use. Some off-label uses of tadalafil include the treatment of:
 

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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