Cialis and Muscle function loss - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Muscle function loss is reported as a side effect among people who take Cialis (tadalafil), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Avodart, and have Narcolepsy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Muscle function loss when taking Cialis. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 26,412 people who have side effects when taking Cialis from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Cialis?

Cialis has active ingredients of tadalafil. It is often used in erection problems. eHealthMe is studying from 28,532 Cialis users. Check the latest studies of Cialis.

What is Muscle function loss?

Muscle function loss is found to be associated with 1,000 drugs and 1,520 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Muscle function loss.

On Jul, 15, 2026

26,412 people reported to have side effects when taking Cialis.
Among them, 19 people (0.07%) have Muscle function loss.

Could Cialis cause Muscle function loss?

Among these 19 people:

How long have people been on Cialis when they have Muscle function loss? *

What is the gender of people who have Muscle function loss when taking Cialis? *

female: 0.0 %
male: 100 %

What is the age of people who have Muscle function loss when taking Cialis? *

What are other drugs people take besides Cialis? *

What are other side effects people have besides Muscle function loss? *

Weakness: 4 people, 21.05%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 4 people, 21.05%
Dizziness: 3 people, 15.79%
Pain In Extremity: 3 people, 15.79%
Hot Flush (sudden feelings of heat): 3 people, 15.79%
Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body): 3 people, 15.79%
Back Pain: 3 people, 15.79%
Diarrhea: 2 people, 10.53%
Discomfort: 2 people, 10.53%
Drug Ineffective: 2 people, 10.53%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 4 people, 21.05%
Diabetes: 2 people, 10.53%
Seasonal Allergy (allergic condition due to certain season): 1 person, 5.26%
Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 1 person, 5.26%
Back Pain: 1 person, 5.26%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on tadalafil (the active ingredients of Cialis) and Cialis (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

DISCLAIMER: All material available on eHealthMe.com is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified healthcare provider. All information is observation-only. Our phase IV clinical studies alone cannot establish cause-effect relationship. Different individuals may respond to medication in different ways. Every effort has been made to ensure that all information is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. The use of the eHealthMe site and its content is at your own risk.

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