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I wanted to know is cialis 5mg for daily use or does it last a few days?

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Cialis: The 5 MG is for daily use. The 20 MG can last up to 36 hours

Answered 7/27/2014

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I'm on Cialis for BPH, the last few days I have low blood pressure 100/60. Can Cialis cause this and can I stop the Cialis immediately or taper down?

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If I take two 5mg of Cialis will it still last in my system for 36 hours like the regular 10mg pill? Or will the two only last for the 24Hrs.?

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I used to take Cialis 20mg but I opted for the daily 2.5mg one pill currently. If the daily of 2.5mg doesnt work can I increase the daily dosage to 5mg? Or if I don't take it daily and increase it to a safe dosage (10mg - 20mg) will that be okay?

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