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Can I eat this with Tadalafil?
Grapefruit juice and excessive alcohol can interact with tadalafil, and the tablet should be swallowed whole with water.
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Type any food below for an instant verdict — we check 47 foods and drinks for Tadalafil (12 to avoid, 27 to take care with) — or tap one below.
Quick answers
- Should I take Tadalafil with food?
- Tadalafil tablets may be taken without regard to food.
- Can I drink grapefruit juice with Tadalafil?
- No, avoid it. Do not drink grapefruit juice while taking tadalafil.
- Can I eat grapefruit with Tadalafil?
- No, avoid it. Grapefruit juice would likely increase tadalafil exposure in your body.
- Can I drink alcohol with Tadalafil?
- Yes, with care. Limit alcohol as it can increase risk of low blood pressure, dizziness and make getting an erection harder.
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1 · What do you take?
Grapefruit juice and excessive alcohol can interact with tadalafil, and the tablet should be swallowed whole with water.
Do not drink grapefruit juice while taking tadalafil. Drinking alcohol can increase your risk of low blood pressure and make you feel dizzy or light-headed. It's best to avoid drinking too much alcohol as this can make getting an erection more difficult. Swallow the tablet whole with some water.
Browse our medication food guides →2 · What do you want to eat or drink?
When to take it: Tadalafil tablets may be taken without regard to food.
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Further reading on Tadalafil
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NHS website
Tadalafil
NHS information about the medicine tadalafil, including what it's used for, who can take it, how to take it and side effects.
US FDA drug label
US FDA drug label: Tadalafil
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The Journal
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