One of the unique advantages of tadalafil (generic Cialis) is that it can be taken two ways: a low daily dose or a higher dose as needed. Each approach has pros and cons.
Taking a small dose every day keeps a steady level of medication in your system. The main advantage is spontaneity — you're always ready without having to plan ahead. Daily tadalafil is also used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), so men with both conditions can address them with one medication. The downside is cost, since you're taking a pill every day rather than a few times a month.
You take a higher dose 30 minutes to 2 hours before sexual activity. It lasts up to 36 hours, giving you a wide window. This approach is more cost-effective if you don't need the medication frequently. The downside is that you need to plan ahead, at least somewhat.
If you're sexually active 2-3 times a week or more, daily dosing is usually more convenient and can be more cost-effective. If you're active once a week or less, as-needed dosing makes more sense financially. Some men start with as-needed and switch to daily after finding they prefer the convenience.
Your overall health, other medications, frequency of sexual activity, and any urinary symptoms all factor into the recommendation. At TheMensRX, your physician discusses both options and helps you choose what fits your lifestyle.
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