If you have used Cialis Together, or you are looking for ED treatment you’ll be pleased to know that you no longer have to get this medication through your GP on prescription. Instead, you can get it from a pharmacist.

Here at VSM pharmacy, we can offer Cialis without a prescription if you answer the questions on our checklist. The questions are designed to confirm that this medication is right for you and that it is safe for you to take if you have other medical conditions or take other medications.

For example, if you are taking nitrates, (prescribed mostly for chest pain) you should not take Cialis because, in combination with nitrates it can cause your blood pressure to drop to a dangerous level.

What does Cialis treat?

Cialis is a medication used to treat erectile dysfunction. (ED).

What causes erectile dysfunction?

Erectile dysfunction occurs when your penis isn’t hard enough to have sex. It’s a common problem and more than one in three men experience erectile dysfunction (ED) at some time.

If your penis is not getting hard it means that the blood vessels are narrowed, and not enough blood is pumping through to the tubes in the penis.

Are there any underlying reasons for erectile dysfunction?

Are there any underlying reasons for ED?

Yes. Around 90 per cent of men who have ED have an underlying cause. This could be:

• Anxiety or depression
• Stress
• Too much alcohol
• Diabetes
• High Cholesterol
• High blood pressure
• Hormone problems

Will lifestyle changes help my erectile dysfunction?

Some lifestyle changes can certainly complement the treatment you get with Cialis. For instance, smoking and drinking less will improve your health and so will losing weight.

What does Cialis do?

When you take Cialis the blood vessels in your penis widen allowing more blood to flow and your penis to harden.

What does Cialis contain?

The active ingredient in Cialis is tadalafil. This ingredient is also used in medication to treat an enlarged prostate and pulmonary hypertension. Studies have shown that tadalafil is a safe and effective medication for erectile dysfunction.

Are there any side effects?

The most common side effects are indigestion, feeling nauseous or you may get a headache.

How do I take Cialis?

You should take 1 tablet with water 30 minutes before you have sex. It doesn’t matter if you have food in your stomach, this won’t delay the effect.

After 30 minutes you should be ready to begin foreplay with your partner. The effects last around 36 hours, but that doesn’t mean you will have an erection for that time, Cialis will only work when you are sexually aroused.

How many tablets should I take a day?

As Cialis lasts up to 36 hours you shouldn’t take any more than one tablet a day. Take the whole tablet, don’t cut it in half and don’t take it in conjunction with any other ED tablets like Viagra or Levitra.

Are there any other erectile dysfunction tablets I can buy from the pharmacy?

Yes, you can also buy Viagra without a prescription. Other medications including Levitra and Spedra are available on prescription only. Cialis is a popular choice with men because it lasts longer than Viagra and it can be taken with food.

Don’t be shy about asking our staff for a medication that can improve your wellbeing and lifestyle. We are all trained to listen and advise patients about a wide range of medical conditions and ED is not an uncommon complaint.