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Radiotherapy and Tadalafil low dose

User
Posted 26 Jun 2026 at 22:15

Husband starts his 20 sessions of RT next week. He's had the planning scan and coped OK with that. Trying to keep hydrated very difficult in temperatures over 32° but trying with that. 

In the way we find best I've done some looking up what might help alleviate any symptoms or side effects brought on with the RT.  I present it all to him and he makes his mind up. 

It does seem Tadalafil low dose could have a beneficial effect not only for ED but for LUTS . Husband had an appointment today to ask GP for that 

She was very positive. Said she'd heard of it but wasn't sure if he met the practices criteria. She did say she was happy to give him a private prescription anyway.  She said she ask and get back to him. 

She was good to her word and 30 mins later messaged him to say it was approved. The prescription had already gone to Boots. 

A reasonable result in the real meaning of the word. 

User
Posted 27 Jun 2026 at 06:41

Good that you got the Tadalafil.

It's a beneficial protection when on hormone therapy, more so than the radio therapy. My GP put me on it the moment he realised I'd been put on hormone therapy. Sadly, it's not that easy for everyone.

User
Posted 29 Oct 2026 at 09:36

Well it's cooler now but literally just kept going with water. He still does. I do too 

User
Posted 05 Nov 2026 at 09:57

He's done very well. Still taking daily 5mg Tadalafil. We went on a busy holiday 3 weeks after his RT ended. I'd love to show the photos of him in the UK sea with 2 granddaughters.  He's doing well now. Back to getting up two times for loo. Seems fine.  

I don't know if Tadalafil helped or not but he's doing well on it. He was using the pump but has gone off it lately. He says he doesn't need it with the Tadalafil. He also has 4 x a month Sildenafil. 

He's also doing well with the HT he's on. We're always busy. He does lots of walking etc. Several new projects on the go and one new hobby he thinks is really good for him. 

Stay active I think in every way possible. 

User
Posted 05 Nov 2026 at 11:18

Hi Antoinette

That is so good to hear.

Best wishes to you both.

Best wishes - stay positive

CeePee

 
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