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A male asked:
I used 20 mg cialis and it did not do very much. i took it 2 hours prior to intimacy. i am contemplating taking 40 mg, but wondered about whether th?
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Dr. Lori Langeanswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Drug Dosage: Cialis 20 mg is the max dosage. Taking more will not give you a better erection. It can cause dangerous side effects.
Cialis is not for everyone. Ask you doctor if other treatments maybe better for you.
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Just recently drank two cans of Fresca soda water within two days. I also had taken Cialis over the last 3 days. Are there any dangers in this. I see that it is advised not to mix grapefruit with Cialis. Im not sure if Fresca soda water applies?
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Urology 36 years experience
Nothing will happen and you will be fine.
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A 34-year-old male asked:
How many times can I use the same prescription script, I got one for two cialis tablets when finished should I go back to the doctor for another ?
A Verified Doctoranswered
Family Medicine 49 years experience
2 tablets?: Yes, especially if the pills helped; however, you will need more tablets to determine the clinical efficacy as well as testing of free and totoal test... Read More
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A 32-year-old male asked:
Will Cialis 5 10 or 20mg still be effective for 36 hours if you are not sexually stimulated on the first day taking it?
Dr. Gregory Lewisanswered
Urology 46 years experience
Yes: Because of the inherent properties and pharmacology of cialis, the 36 hour window will continue to remain in effect whether one does or doesn't have ... Read More
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A 33-year-old male asked:
1) should I try 10mg Cialis before 20mg? 2) can 10mg or 20mg Cialis be taken on conconsecutiv days if it doesn't work for 36 hours ?
Dr. John Tillettanswered
Urology 24 years experience
1. Yes 2. Yes: Try 10 mg first. If 10 mg works, stop there - 20 mg will probably only give you worse side effects. You should not exceed one dose of Cialis every 2... Read More
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A 54-year-old male asked:
Can i take 20mg of levitra (vardenafil) 24 hours after taking 20mg cialis? I find Cialis wears off somewhat after 24 hours.
A Verified Doctoranswered
Pathology, Anatomic and Clinical 51 years experience
Levitra (vardenafil) and Cialis: Despite the "wearing off" that you describe for cialis, it has a particularly long half life (compared to viagra) and levels can last in the body for... Read More
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