Common Erectile Dysfunction Drug Linked to Glaucoma, Researchers Say

A common erectile dysfunction drug prescribed for men with enlarged prostates is linked to a higher risk of glaucoma. Fred De Noyelle /GODONG/Getty Images A new study suggests that people who take the erectile dysfunction drug Cialis for urinary tract issues may have a higher risk of glaucoma, a vision-threatening eye disease. Men who take tadalafil and have glaucoma risk factors should receive regular eye exams, the researchers say. The overall risk of eye disease from occasional use of Cialis to treat erectile dysfunction is low. A commonly prescribed erectile dysfunction drug may raise the risk of glaucoma for males with an enlarged prostate who take the medication, according to a new study. Researchers say that long-term use of the medication tadalafil, sold under the brand name Cialis, to treat urinary urgency and frequency from an enlarged prostate may have a higher risk of developing glaucoma, a vision-threatening eye disease. The researchers say that those taking tadalafil daily over the long-term should receive regular eye exams, particularly if they already have glaucoma risk factors. These include a family history of the disease or already having ocular hypertension, a …