{"id":394155,"date":"2023-04-08T10:24:18","date_gmt":"2023-04-08T10:24:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/?p=394155"},"modified":"2025-10-29T05:13:35","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T05:13:35","slug":"tadalafil-vs-cialis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/sexual-wellness\/tadalafil-vs-cialis\/","title":{"rendered":"Tadalafil vs Cialis: Are They the Same?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you struggling to distinguish between Tadalafil and Cialis?<br><br>Well, then read this article about Tadalafil vs Cialis to clarify your doubts.<br><br>These medicines are used to treat Erectile Dysfunction (ED), a common sexual health condition affecting men. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are Tadalafil and Cialis the same? How do these medicines differ and which one should you buy to treat ED?<br><br>So, here&#8217;s a comparison on Cialis vs Tadalafil to help you choose between the two medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tadalafil-vs-cialis-are-they-even-different\">Tadalafil vs Cialis: Are they even different?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As mentioned, Cialis and Tadalafil treat <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/sexual-wellness\/erectile-dysfunction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Erectile Dysfunction<\/a> in men. Tadalafil is the active component present in Cialis. However, Tadalafil is also available as a generic alternative to Cialis.<br><br>Eli Lilly, a pharmaceutical corporation, manufactured the well-known <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/mens-health\/erectile-dysfunction-pills\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Erectile Dysfunction pill<\/a> Cialis in 2003. <br><br>In 2008, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drugs.com\/history\/cialis.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">FDA approved Cialis<\/a> as a treatment for Erectile Dysfunction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><br>The generic version of Cialis, Tadalafil, was created by pharmaceutical companies after the patent on the original drug expired in 2017.<br><br>As a result, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/vidalista-60-mg-tadalafil.html\" target=\"_blank\">Tadalafil<\/a>, a generic form of Cialis, came into the market. This is significantly less expensive and just as effective for treating Erectile Dysfunction.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"goodr-3524368158\"><!-- ===== GRX 4-Product Strip Dynamic API \u2014 GoodRxMedicine ===== -->\r\n<div class=\"grx-ss\" aria-label=\"Related products\">\r\n  <style>\r\n    .grx-ss{\r\n      --gap:12px;\r\n      --radius:12px;\r\n      --border:#d5d7da;\r\n      --muted:#717680;\r\n      --title:#181d27;\r\n      --price:#32c900;\r\n      --btn:#4107a1;\r\n      --btn-h:#32067c;\r\n      --btn-txt:#fff;\r\n      --shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(9,30,66,.06);\r\n      --v-xs:4px; --v-sm:6px;\r\n      --img-h:153px;\r\n      --wp--style--block-gap:0 !important;\r\n      display:block; width:100%; margin:0; padding:0; text-align:left;\r\n      margin-bottom:30px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .grx-ss *, .grx-ss *::before, .grx-ss *::after{\r\n      box-sizing:border-box;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* Reset heading margins that themes inject *\/\r\n    .grx-ss .card h1.title,\r\n    .grx-ss .card 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id=\"what-is-a-phosphodiesterase-type-5-inhibitor\">How do Cialis and Tadalafil work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tadalafil belongs to the group of medicines called Phosphodiesterase Type 5 (abbreviated as PDE 5) inhibitors.<br><br>The medicine helps in inhibiting PDE5 enzymes which are responsible for breaking cyclic Guanosine Monophosphate (cGMP) levels.<br><br>Hence, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK549843\/#:~:text=%5B1%5D%20There%20are%20several%20available,non%2DFDA%20commercially%20available%20drugs.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">PDE5 inhibitors<\/a> work by increasing the cGMP levels in the body.<br><br>Increased cGMP levels boost the penile blood flow, which is necessary for maintaining an erection. Thus, it helps a man get and keep the desired erection for a fulfilling sexual experience.<br><br>This medicine may start working as early as <a href=\"https:\/\/bpspubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/full\/10.1111\/j.1365-2125.2005.02553.x?cookieSet=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">16 minutes<\/a>. It&#8217;s only effective when the person is sexually stimulated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cialis, which contains Tadalafil as its active ingredient, works in the same way. The effects of Cialis and generic Tadalafil pills may slightly vary due to the presence of inactive ingredients<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-are-the-side-effects-of-tadalafil-and-cialis\">What are the side effects of Tadalafil and Cialis?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/side-effects-1-1024x536.webp\" alt=\"side effects of Tadalafil and Cialis\" class=\"wp-image-394162\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/side-effects-1-1024x536.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/side-effects-1-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/side-effects-1-768x402.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/side-effects-1.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">side effects of Tadalafil and Cialis<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Tadalafil might cause some common to rare side effects. However, once the body adjusts to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/mens-health\/cialis-dosage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dosage of Tadalafil<\/a>, the side effects might disappear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cialis, the brand-name version of Tadalafil, produces the same <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/mens-health\/tadalafil-side-effects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">side effects as Tadalafil<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessdata.fda.gov\/drugsatfda_docs\/label\/2011\/021368s20s21lbl.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">side effects<\/a> include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nausea&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Backache<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Face Flushing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blocked nose<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indigestion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nervousness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Muscle Pain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disruption in vision<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vomiting&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Headaches&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Certain rare or uncommon side effects that might result after taking Tadalafil pills are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Priapism (prolonged\/painful erection)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bleeding nose<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Changes in the color of vision<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you follow doctors&#8217; recommendations, you might not face these side effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-are-the-interactions-between-cialis-and-tadalafil\">Interactions: Cialis and Tadalafil<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some drugs, diseases, and food might <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/sexual-wellness\/tadalafil-interactions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">interact with Tadalafil<\/a> (Cialis) and cause undesired impacts. In addition, Cialis and Tadalafil may also interact with each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Taking two ED pills on the same day can increase the risk of side effects. Due to this, doctors advise warn not to combine Tadalafil and Cialis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns product__Comparison-img is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a class=\"post-inside-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/men-s-health\/tadalafil.html\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/vidalista-vs-cilais-1.png\" alt=\"Vidalista 60 Mg\" class=\"wp-image-421578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/vidalista-vs-cilais-1.png 450w, https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/vidalista-vs-cilais-1-225x300.png 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/vidalista-vs-cialis-3.png\" alt=\"Tadalafil vs Cialis\" class=\"wp-image-421579\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/vidalista-vs-cialis-3.png 300w, https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/vidalista-vs-cialis-3-150x300.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a class=\"post-inside-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/cialis-10-mg-tablet.html\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/vidalista-vs-cialis-2.png\" alt=\"Cialis 10 Mg\" class=\"wp-image-421580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/vidalista-vs-cialis-2.png 450w, https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/vidalista-vs-cialis-2-225x300.png 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"drug-interaction\">Drug Interaction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tadalafil (Cialis) might interact with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drugs.com\/drug-interactions\/tadalafil.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">some medicines<\/a>, which include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Amyl Nitrite<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boceprevir<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Erythrityl Tetranitrate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Isosorbide Dinitrate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Isosorbide Mononitrate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nitroglycerin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pentaerythritol Tetranitrate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Propatyl Nitrate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"disease-interaction\">Disease Interaction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cialis or generic Tadalafil might interact with some diseases or disorders. The health-related conditions that might risk the effectiveness of Tadalafil-containing pills are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Leukemia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hypertension<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heart problem<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diabetes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Retinitis Pigmentosa<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Renal Dysfunction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Liver disease<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Before taking this medicine, disclose your medical history to your healthcare provider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"food-interaction\">Food Interaction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some food items which might interact with Cialis (Tadalafil) are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Grapefruit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grapefruit juice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-soft cms-warning-box\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#7a1312;border-radius:10px;max-width:none\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#AD4645;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:8px;border-top-right-radius:8px\">Warning<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:8px;border-bottom-right-radius:8px\">  Do not take high-fat meals just before eating Tadalafil pills. This could affect the medicine&#8217;s absorption into the body <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take these food items as they might reduce the absorption rates of the medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tadalafil-vs-cialis-cost\">Tadalafil vs Cialis cost<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A single unit of Cialis, 20 mg tablets, costs $27.85. Contrastingly, a single unit of generic Tadalafil (Tada 20mg) costs around $ 0.57.&nbsp;<br><br>Thus, there&#8217;s a vast difference in price between Cialis and Generic Cialis pills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"a-brief-comparison\">A brief comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Key Factors<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Cialis<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Tadalafil (Generic Cialis)<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Salt<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Tadalafil<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Tadalafil<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Time of action<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">15 minutes<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">15 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Duration<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">36 hours<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">36 hours<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Price<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Around $27.85<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Around $0.57<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"last-word-what-is-better-in-cialis-vs-tadalafil\">Last word: What is better in Cialis vs Tadalafil?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/sexual-wellness\/tadalafil-vs-cialis\/\" target=\"_blank\">Cialis vs Tadalafil<\/a>, both Cialis and Tadalafil are equally effective.<br><br>Eli Lily manufactures Cialis (Tadalafil), and Tadalafil is manufactured under various brand names like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/vidalista-40-mg-tadalafil.html\" target=\"_blank\">Vidalista<\/a>, Tadagra, etc.<br><br>Generic Tadalafil is mainly sold at affordable prices.<br><br>However, it is always recommended that you buy medicines from a trusted pharmacy like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">GoodRX medicine<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"goodr-3006091406\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/men-s-health\/generic-viagra.html\" aria-label=\"Your Banner CTA\" class=\"post-inside-cta\">\r\n    <picture>\r\n        <source media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sexual_Mobile.webp\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sexual_Desktop-scaled.webp\" alt=\"Your Banner CTA\" width=\"100%\" height=\"184\">\r\n    <\/picture>\r\n<\/a>\r\n<div style=\"height: 30px;\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1680775349916\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Is Tadalafil as good as Cialis?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Tadalafil and Cialis are both effective. They are both used in treating Erectile Dysfunction (ED) in men.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1680775364320\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How long does Tadalafil last?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Tadalafil lasts for as long as 36 hours. This is why it is also called a &#8220;weekend pill.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1680775374838\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Is Tadalafil cheaper than Cialis?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>A single unit of Cialis, 20 mg tablets, costs $27.85. Contrastingly, a single unit of generic Tadalafil (Tada 20mg) costs around $ 0.57.\u00a0Thus, generic Tadalafil, like Tadagra, Tadarise, etc., is cheaper than Cialis.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1680775385326\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Which is stronger, Sildenafil or Tadalafil?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Tadalafil is stronger and preferred over Sildenafil as it lasts in the body for over 36 hours. While, Sildenafil lasts for just 4 to 5 hours.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#cbcac8;border-radius:10px;-moz-border-radius:10px;-webkit-border-radius:10px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#E5E4E2;border-color:#ffffff;color:#36454F;border-radius:10px;-moz-border-radius:10px;-webkit-border-radius:10px;\"><strong>Citations:<\/strong><br \/>\nWhen referencing outside resources, GoodrxMedicine always provides full citations. 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