Is Cialis addictive?

No, Cialis is not addictive. More on Cialis here.

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NO.

Cialis is not habit-forming and does not create physical dependence. In this article, we’ll talk about how Cialis is used and what it does to the body. We then invite your questions about the addictive potential of Cialis at the end.

What is Cialis used for?

Cialis is a drug used to treat erectile dysfunction and the symptoms of symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate). It helps increase blood flow during sexual arousal, allowing men with high blood pressure or other medical conditions to maintain an erection.

What is Cialis made of?

Cialis contains tadalafil, a drug known as a phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitor. Other brands of tadalafil are approved for the treatment of unrelated medical conditions.

How addictive is Cialis?

Cialis is not an addictive drug. You don’t develop a tolerance or dependence to tadalafil, even if you take it on a daily basis. However, Cialis doesn’t cure the underlying medical conditions causing ED, so it’s possible a man may need to take it every time he wants to have sex.

Furthermore, needing to take Cialis on a regular basis is not the same thing as an addiction. Some people with a psychological block which prevents them from functioning sexually may develop an emotional or psychological reliance on the medication, but this is not a true drug addiction, since tadalafil doesn’t cause withdrawal symptoms when you don’t take it.

How do you abuse Cialis?

People will sometimes abuse Cialis by using tadalafil without a prescription. Someone who doesn’t suffer from erectile dysfunction may believe that Cialis will heighten the sexual experience or allow them to function better sexually. Since Cialis can cause serious side effects, most notably sudden, unexplained hearing loss, this isn’t a drug anyone should take without a prescription.

Cialis addiction potential questions

Do you still have questions about Cialis addiction potential? Please leave them here. We are happy to help answer your questions personally and promptly. If we do not know the answer to your particular question, we will refer you to someone who does.

Reference sources: FDA: Cialis Safety Information
ToxNet: Tadalafil
Medline Plus: Tadalafil
About the author
Lee Weber is a published author, medical writer, and woman in long-term recovery from addiction. Her latest book, The Definitive Guide to Addiction Interventions is set to reach university bookstores in early 2019.
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