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Condition. However, if you take Cialis with finasteride (Proscar) to treat symptoms of BPH, you’ll likely take Cialis for up to 26 weeks. After that, you’ll stop taking Cialis and continue taking finasteride alone. To learn more about taking Cialis with finasteride, see this article. Cialis: Common questions about dosage Below are some common questions related to Cialis’s dosage. Do doctors prescribe Cialis in 40-mg or 80-mg doses? Not typically. The maximum recommended dosage of Cialis is 20 milligrams (mg) once daily if you take it as needed to treat erectile dysfunction (ED). For all other Cialis-approved uses, the recommended maximum dosage is 5 mg once daily. It’s important that you take Cialis exactly as your doctor prescribes it. Taking more Cialis than prescribed can increase your risk of serious side effects. Talk with your doctor if you have questions about your Cialis dosage. What’s the dosage of Cialis for occasional use? Cialis may be used as needed to treat ED. For this use, doses range from 5 milligrams (mg) to 20 mg as needed before sexual activity. Cialis may keep working for up to 36 hours after taking a dose. For this reason, you may not need to take this medication every day when using it for occasional use. For more detailed information about Cialis dosage for treating ED, see the “Cialis: Dosage” section above. Is there a ‘low dose’ of Cialis? The lowest recommended starting dosage for Cialis is 2.5 milligrams (mg) once daily. Doctors may prescribe this dosage to treat ED. In this case, you would take this dosage every day even if you don’t have sex. See the “Cialis: Dosage” section above or talk with your doctor for more detailed information about Cialis dosage. What’s considered a ‘normal dose’ of Cialis? A usual dose of Cialis can depend on several factors, including the condition you’re using Cialis to treat and other medical conditions you may have. Your doctor will prescribe the dosage that best fits your needs. The recommended Cialis dosage can range from 2.5 milligrams (mg) to 20 mg per day. For details about Cialis dosage, see the “Cialis: Dosage” section above. Talk with your doctor if you have questions about your Cialis dosage. Cialis: Dosage considerations Your doctor will consider several factors when prescribing the dosage for Cialis. These factors include: the condition you’re taking Cialis to treat the severity of your condition other medications you take Your prescribed dosage may also vary based on other medical conditions you have, including kidney or liver problems. Recommended adjustments in dosage It is important to tell your doctor all the medications you take and any other conditions you have before you start taking Cialis. Cialis is broken down in your liver by the enzyme (a type of protein) CYP3A4. Certain medications inhibit (slow down) the action of CYP3A4. If you take Cialis with these medications, your body could metabolize Cialis differently than usual. Examples of these medication may include ritonavir (Norvir, Paxlovid) and ketoconazole oral tablet.
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