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Cialis is a medication that treats erectile dysfunction (ED). Currently, liquid Cialis does not have Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approval for ED, and healthcare services can only offer a tablet form of this medication.

Erectile dysfunction is a common medical condition in which a person finds it difficult to achieve and maintain an erection. Although this condition most often affects older people, research shows that it can affect people as young as 20 years old.

This article discusses liquid Cialis, how Cialis can treat ED, and looks at several telehealth services that offer Cialis for home delivery.

Cialis and the generic version of this medication, tadalafil, is a commonly used ED medication. These medications come in tablet form.

The FDA has not approved liquid Cialis. Therefore, doctors cannot prescribe it as a treatment for ED.

Some pharmacies mix medications to produce different versions from those typically available, and some may offer a liquid Cialis solution to those with difficulty swallowing tablets. However, a regulatory overview found many compounding pharmacies have introduced errors when mixing drugs that have caused harm.

It is important to purchase Cialis from a reputable healthcare company or pharmacy, as counterfeit products can be dangerous and pose serious health risks.

Additionally, doctors and healthcare professionals may use liquid tadalafil to reduce pulmonary hypertension in children between 2 months and 5 years old.

Cialis is only available in tablet form with a prescription, and the most common dosage for ED is 10 milligrams. However, it is also available in 2.5, 5, 10, and 20 mg strengths.

Learn about the differences between brand-name and generic drugs here.

Cialis enhances the effects of the chemicals that the body normally releases during sexual arousal and increases blood flow to the penis. This may help a person to achieve and maintain an erection.

2017 research suggests that Cialis is effective in 10 and 20 mg doses. The researchers state that the medication can improve erections and help people engage in sexual intercourse more easily.

Cialis stays in the body for longer than some other drugs — typically 36 hours. Additionally, anecdotal evidence shows that people prefer Cialis over other ED medications.

Learn about natural remedies and supplements to treat ED here.

Liquid Cialis does not have FDA approval for the treatment of ED and is therefore unavailable from pharmacies or other healthcare providers. However, people can purchase oral Cialis and tadalafil online with a prescription.

Please note that the writer of this article has not tried these products. All information presented is purely research-based and correct at the time of publication.

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Best for a user-friendly experience: HIMS

CostCialis: around $960

generic tadalafil: around $80
Prospersonalized treatment plan, online medical advice, treatment, discreet packaging
Consless dosage flexibility with no daily options available, less cost-effective than some competitors

Hims offers a confidential telehealth platform that connects patients to licensed healthcare professionals without visiting a doctor’s office.

Learn more about Hims here.

A person will need to complete a questionnaire about their health conditions, which a healthcare professional reviews. Hims will then offer a customized treatment plan. Individuals can fill their prescriptions at any licensed pharmacy, and Hims ships directly to a person’s home.

Best for fast shipping: Roman

Costranges from $8-69
Proscompletely online, discreet packaging, free messaging service, flexible subscriptions
Consdoes not work with private medical insurers

Roman offers daily generic and brand-name Cialis through a confidential online service with licensed healthcare professionals. Once a person signs up and describes their symptoms, a healthcare professional will call back within 24 hours to discuss treatment options and a prescription.

Learn more about Roman here.

The company offers free, 2-day shipping in discreet packaging, free, unlimited follow-up consultations, and the ability to message a healthcare professional at any time.

It provides a choice of either monthly or quarterly automatic delivery through a subscription service that a person can cancel at any time.

Best for daily Cialis: Lemonaid

Cost$50–65 per month

$25 consultation fee
Prosprivate and confidential service, free delivery, daily Cialis available
Consinitial consultation fee, longer delivery time than some other services

Lemonaid aims to bring affordable online healthcare to everyone. Following a private online assessment, a doctor or nurse practitioner will discuss treatment options and fill out a prescription if necessary. Lemonaid charges a $25 consultation fee.

Lemonaid will ship the medication to a person’s door within 2–3 business days and offers monthly delivery of 11 refills.

Best for chewable tablets: BlueChew

CostActive Plan: 4 x 6 mg tadalafil tablets for $20 per month
4 x 9 mg tadalafil tablets for $30 per month

Busy Plan: 7 x 6 mg tadalafil tablets for $30 per month
7 x 9 mg tadalafil tablets for $40 per month

Popular Plan: 14 x 6 mg tadalafil tablets for $50 per month
14 x 9 mg tadalafil tablets for $65 per month

Pro Plan: 28 x 6 mg tadalafil tablets for $90 per month
28 x 9 mg tadalafil tablets for $120 per month
Proschewable tablets that some people may prefer, different plans to suit many budgets
Conshigher doses are unavailable, so this may not suit those requiring stronger medications

BlueChew is a monthly subscription service that provides chewable ED medication.

Once a person has signed up for this service, BlueChew connects them with a licensed doctor or healthcare professional, who will issue a prescription within 2 business days.

Learn more about BlueChew here.

BlueChew offers tadalafil in 6 or 9 mg doses, with four different monthly subscriptions, as detailed above.

The following table compares the services in this article.

HimsRomanLemonaidBlueChew
Medication offeredCialis tablets

Tadalafil tablets
Cialis tablets

daily tadalafil tablets
Cialis tablets

daily Cialis tablets
chewable tadalafil tablets
Strength5 mg2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mgNo information available6 mg and 9 mg
Cost of medicationCialis tablets around $960 per month

Tadalafil tablets around $80 per month
Prices vary from $8– 69 depending on strength, amount, and type Cialis tablets $65 per month

Cialis daily $150 per month
$20–120 depending on strength and quantity requested
Shippingfree

discreet packaging
free, 2-day free shipping

discreet packaging
free, 2–3 business days shipping

discreet packaging
free

discreet packaging
Subscription optionsmonthlymonthly or quarterlymonthlymonthly with four different subscriptions
Consultation fee free free$25free

People may wish to consider the following factors when choosing Cialis or generic tadalafil medication:

  • Budget: Some services offer less expensive subscriptions and medications. Tadalafil may best suit those with a limited budget, as generic drugs typically cost less than brand-name drugs.
  • Medication form: People who prefer not to swallow tablets may prefer a service such as BlueChew, as this company offers chewable tablets.
  • Subscription options: Some companies offer monthly or quarterly subscriptions.
  • Reputable companies: People should always choose reputable companies when purchasing ED medication. People should ensure that the company only sells medication with a prescription and offers the ability to speak to a licensed and qualified doctor or healthcare professional.

A person should only purchase and use ED medication under the advice of a doctor or healthcare professional.

Cialis has several side effects that can last up to 48 hours. However, if a person experiences the following symptoms for more than 72 hours after taking the medication, they should contact a doctor:

  • headaches
  • indigestion
  • back pain
  • flushing
  • muscle aches

People should seek immediate medical attention if they experience any of the following:

  • hypersensitivity to the medication
  • an erection that lasts for more than 4 hours
  • a painful erection that lasts for more than 6 hours
  • sudden hearing loss and dizziness

Below are some common questions about Cialis.

How long does Cialis take to kick in?

The active ingredient in Cialis is tadalafil. It can take around 30–60 minutes before a person feels its effects.

How long does Cialis stay in your system?

A person can have Cialis in their system for up to 2 days.

What is liquid tadalafil used for?

Doctors may use liquid tadalafil to treat pulmonary hypertension in infants and young children.

Some compounding pharmacists may issue this medication as a substitute for people who have difficulty swallowing tablets. However, liquid tadalafil or Cialis are not FDA-approved to treat ED and are not available to purchase.

Cialis is a prescription-only ED medication available from doctors and healthcare professionals in tablet form.

Liquid Cialis does not currently have FDA approval and is therefore not available to purchase.

It is important for a person to purchase Cialis from a reputable company, as counterfeit products can be dangerous and may pose serious health risks.