Anyone have acid reflux with either Cialis (tadalafil) or Flomax?

Posted by rice @rice, Apr 2 6:09am

Has anyone experienced acid reflux while either Cialis or flowmax ? I am on both meds and I am suffering from acid reflux and I was wondering if one of these meds could be the problem

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jcf58 | @jcf58 | Apr 2 10:06am

I take Cialis (10mg) only on days with sexual activity. I do get mild acid reflux (usually only from bread). I take 2 tums and it resolves right away.
This is from Google: Cialis (tadalafil) can cause acid reflux, heartburn, and indigestion because it relaxes the smooth muscle in the lower esophageal sphincter, allowing stomach acid to rise. This side effect is common, often described as mild, and typically resolves on its own or can be managed with OTC antacids.

gap | @gerryp | Apr 3 7:55am

Yes I take both for BPH. Tadalafil was added about 2 years ago. I usually took them at night for about a year or so with not a lot of indigestion or reflux.
But starting about a year ago I started having a lot of stomach distress in the middle of the night. I switched the timing and now take tadalafil mid-day and FloMax every other day at night. That has helped a lot. I also find that tums settles it right down.

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Apr 14 8:25pm

@rice, did you see the helpful posts from @gerryp and @jcf58? Have you tried changing the time of taking the medication?

rice | @rice | Apr 14 8:59pm

I have tried morning and evening also with and without food no luck

dinu | @dinu | Apr 15 7:25am

Hi @rice

I was o Tadalafil for 30 days prior to my RARP amd now after surgery, I am taking another 90 days Tadalafil 5mg in the morning to help with the errection function recovery.
So far I haven't had any side effects.

Stay strong and be positive.
Dinu