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This side effect is printed on the FDA label for Cialis. It was a question in our daily quiz, where you pick the real side effect from four choices.

Sudden hearing loss

It's rare, and it's been reported with the whole drug family that includes Viagra.

From the FDA label
“Otologic — Cases of sudden decrease or loss of hearing have been reported postmarketing in temporal association with the use of PDE5 inhibitors, including CIALIS.”
Cialis label, updated Jun 3, 2026 · Read the full label on DailyMed
What to watch for

Stop and get medical help right away for sudden hearing loss or ringing in the ears. Never combine it with nitrate heart pills.

385 reports to the FDA's adverse event system mention sudden hearing loss or deafness. A report is not proof the drug caused it. See the query

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