Cialis (Tadalafil) 101: What Is It, How It Works, Potential Side Effects And Where To Get Buy Cialis In Hong Kong

What Is Cialis And How Does It Help Treat Erectile Dysfunction?

Erectile dysfunction (ED) refers to the sexual condition that affects the ability to get or maintain an erection.

While the likelihood of developing erectile dysfunction does increase with age, younger men  can also experience ED as well. Erectile dysfunction can be caused by physical factors (diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease) or psychological factors (anxiety, depression or stress).

Developed by Eli Lilly and Company to treat erectile dysfunction, Cialis' main active ingredient is Tadalafil, a PDE5 (phosphodiesterase type-5) inhibitor. The enzyme PDE5 regulates the blood chemicals that make it difficult to achieve and maintain an erection. By inhibiting and slowing down PDE5, Cialis relaxes the blood vessel walls and allows for easier blood flow to help you create and maintain an erection.

How Long Does Cialis Last For?

Cialis works relatively quickly but not as fast as Viagra. It can take 1 to 2 hours for the full effects of Cialis to kick in, though it only takes about an hour for Viagra to work fully.

However, the effects of Cialis last noticeably longer than the effects of Viagra, normally up to 36 hours. This does not mean you will have an erection that will last almost a day and a half, but you will be able to achieve an erection within that 36 hour period.

Potential Side Effects of Cialis (Tadalafil)

While Cialis is safe to consume, you might experience some mild side effects. These can include:

• Headache
• Upset Stomach
• Back Pain
• Muscle Aches
• Flushing (Reddish Skin)
• Stuffy Or Runny Nose
• Diarrhea

It is important that you contact your doctor immediately if you experience the following severe side effects:

- Priapism

- Dizziness, nausea or chest pain doesn't subside after sex

- A sudden decrease or loss in vision in one or both eyes

- A sudden decrease or loss in hearing

What Is The Difference Between Cialis And Tadalafil?

So what is the difference between Cialis and Tadalafil (the generic equivalent of Cialis)?

You might have noticed that both contain the same active ingredient: Tadalafil.

This means that the chemical content of Cialis and Tadalafil are completely identical and will produce the exact same benefits. This means if you take Tadalafil, you will be able to enjoy the effects of it for up to 36 hours.

However, they do differ in some significant ways.

1. Brand-Name Versus Generic

Cialis is a brand name, widely marketed and manufactured with a specific appearance. Tadalafil, on the other hand, may come in unbranded packaging, and can be a small, plain pill, or vary slightly in appearance.

2. Physical Appearance

Cialis tablets are typically yellow, oval-shaped, and film-coated. They come in 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg, or 20mg doses.

Tadalafil, meanwhile, might look similar — but it’s also available in different shapes and colours.

What won’t change, no matter how it looks, is how it works. Branded or generic, any difference in appearance is simply cosmetic and has no medical benefit.

3. Price Difference

Cialis is manufactured by Eli Lilly, and as a well known ED medication, the company is able to charge the medication at a premium price.

As a generic, Tadalafil is produced by several different manufacturers and sold by any licensed pharmaceutical provider. This means the market is very competitive and helps drive the price of this generic medication down.

Cialis can cost anywhere from two to three times more than the generic version of Tadalafil.

As mentioned earlier, there is no difference between Cialis and Tadalafil. Tadalafil will work in the same way as its brand-name counterpart, providing the same clinical benefits as Cialis and will be able to treat ED with the same level of effectiveness.

The biggest difference that Tadalafil will have is to your wallet, as it is significantly cheaper than brand-name Cialis.

Is It Possible To Buy Cialis (Tadalafil) Without Seeing A Doctor Or A Prescription In Hong Kong?

Unfortunately, no.

In order to get any ED medication (Viagra, generic Viagra, Cialis etc.) in Hong Kong, you will need to see a doctor for a prescription.

Your research might turn up sites that claim you can order a variety of ED medications online from them without a prescription. However, these sites (and the medications sold) have not been approved by the health authorities in Hong Kong and are considered as illegal ways to obtain ED medication without a doctor's prescription.