Tadalafil: Side Effects, Uses & Monitoring

Facts extracted from current FDA product labeling for Tadalafil. Educational only — not medical advice.

Reported adverse reactions

ReactionHighest frequency reported*
Headache15%
Dyspepsia10%
Back pain6%
Gastroenteritis5%
Myalgia4%
Nasopharyngitis4%
Cough4%
Nasal congestion3%
Flushing*3%
Pain in limb3%
Upper respiratory tract infection3%
Flushing3%
Hypertension3%
Diarrhea2%
Pain in extremity2%
Urinary tract infection2%
Gastroesophageal reflux disease2%
Abdominal pain2%
Dizziness1%

*Highest percentage across placebo-controlled trial tables summarized in current labeling.

Labeled uses

1.1 Erectile Dysfunction Tadalafil tablets are indicated for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED). 1.2 Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Tadalafil tablets are indicated for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). 1.3 Erectile Dysfunction and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Tadalafil tablets are indicated for the treatment of ED and the signs and symptoms of BPH (ED/BPH). 1.4 Limitation of Use If tadalafil tablets are used with finasteride to initiate BPH treatment, such use is recommended for up to 26 weeks because the incremental benefit of tadalafil tablets decrease from 4 weeks until 26 weeks, and the incremental benefit of tadalafil tablets beyond 26 weeks is unknown [see Clinical Studies (14.3)].

Source: FDA labeling via NIH DailyMed (set 8c687cd7…). Not affiliated with FDA or NIH.

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