Cialis, also known as tadalafil, is a drug used for the treatment of erectile dysfunction in men. Because of its effects on the flow of blood in the body, it also can be used in reducing symptoms associated with pulmonary artery hypertension including reducing dizziness, shortness of breath and tiredness. With all these benefits in Cialis to the people taking, it has to be noted that there are some foods that one should avoid while on Cialis medication, the list below highlights the foods that should be avoided.
Grapefruit
Grapefruit has been known for containing high percentage of vitamin C, vitamin C is important in the body but can be very harmful to the body while taking Cialis medication because a glass of vitamin c obstruct the enzymes that help break down the medication in the body, without this enzymes, Cialis sits in the body longer than expected which could be very harmful to the body.
Considerations
Before taking Cialis speak to your doctor on the kind of diet you should be on most especially the type of juice you should take or not take. If you are advised against taking grape juice it should be stopped because it takes 3 days before it can be fully absorbed and passed out by the body from the time it was consumed. And it has its own side effects to the body.
Alcohol
Consuming alcohol on its own itself is poisonous to the body talk more of taking it with Cialis, this can be very dangerous poison to the body when taking together it can decrease the body blood pressure drastically this is because Cialis and alcohol as the same effect on the body there are both dilators. Though the amount of alcohol that is consumed also depends on its effects on the body, when alcohol is taking in moderation it may not affect the Cialis in the body. Talking to your doctor will be advisable before taking Cialis and alcohol together because of your health. If you drink alcohol while on Cialis medication you observe the following symptoms; dizziness, headache, faster heartbeat you are advised to stop the consumption of alcohol and see your doctor immediately.
It is therefore important to add that eating a healthy and balanced diet can help enhance not just your sexual abilities but also help enhance your total physical wellbeing, therefore if the Cialis is not working for you, you may need to check what you are currently eating to see if you are on the safe side
Warning
Alcohol and grapefruits are not the only potential foods that can be harmful to the body when taking with Cialis there are hundreds of medications that can also be harmful to the body when combined with Cialis and so it’s important to speak to your doctor about the kind of supplements, vitamins, herbs etc. that should be taken with Cialis, this will go a long way of saving you from life-threatening sicknesses.
