Alternatives to tadalafil
1 same-class SPL records vs tadalafil - uses, FAERS reaction fields, and OTC/Rx flags from public FDA sources.
Brand: Cialis
How to read a high-report FAERS peer set
tadalafil ranks in the upper FAERS-volume third of the corpus (#80 of 524); 1 same-class peers are listed for field comparison only. Labeled indication field for tadalafil: This medicine can help men who have trouble getting or keeping an erection (ED).
Top FAERS reaction fields for tadalafil total 65,709 reports across 10 reactions, set beside sildenafil. Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not per-patient risk.
About tadalafil
Tadalafil (Cialis) is a medicine that helps men with erectile dysfunction (ED) or enlarged prostate (BPH). It belongs to a class of drugs called PDE5 inhibitors.
Used for: This medicine can help men who have trouble getting or keeping an erection (ED). It can also treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate, also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). BPH can cause difficulty with urination.
1 PDE5 Inhibitor peers (wide set)
tadalafil vs sildenafil · FAERS reaction fields
FAERS top-reaction field "Headache" shows the widest count spread between tadalafil and sildenafil in this extract (5,035-report gap on that field). Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not prevalence rates.
| Side Effect | tadalafil | sildenafil |
|---|---|---|
| Dyspnoea | 11,663 | 7,729 |
| Headache | 10,690 | 5,655 |
| Diarrhoea | 7,799 | 4,447 |
| Nausea | 6,498 | 3,984 |
| Death | 5,899 | 3,873 |
| Fatigue | 5,836 | 3,799 |
| Dizziness | 5,177 | 3,256 |
| Pneumonia | 4,225 | 2,628 |
"-" means no reports for that reaction. Report counts reflect total FAERS submissions, not prevalence rates.
tadalafil FAERS volume vs class peers
FAERS volume band
tadalafil is FAERS corpus rank #80 of 524 (high volume tercile). Top-reaction field total: 65,709.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does tadalafil sit in FAERS report volume vs PDE5 Inhibitor peers? ▼
Registry note: FAERS counts are voluntary reports and do not establish causation or risk rates. This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Do not stop or change your medication without talking to your doctor or pharmacist.
Field note for tadalafil: see also the generic vs brand label guide when reading Cialis SPL strings.
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