Levitra is a FDA-approved prescription medicine used in
the treatment of erectile dysfunction. The main ingredient
in Levitra - vardenafil hydrochloride belongs to a class
of drugs called PDE inhibitors. Vardenafil content in
Levitra helps the user suffering from erectile dysfunction
achieve an erection satisfactory for sexually activity.
Levitra is said be functional within 25 minutes of
intake and may work up to 24 hours. Levitra increases
the flow of blood to the penis and helps in achieving
erection for sexual activity.
Uses
Levitra is a prescription medicine taken by mouth for
the treatment of erectile
disfunction (ED) in men. It can help a majority
of men with erectile dysfunction get and keep an erection
when they become sexually excited.
How to Take
Do consult your health care professional before taking
Levitra. Levitra is available in different doses (2.5
mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, and 20 mg). Take Levitra no more than
once a day. Doses should be taken at least 24 hours
apart. Some men can only take a low dose of Levitra
because of medical conditions or medicines they take.
Your doctor will prescribe the dose that is right for
you.
Take 1 Levitra tablet about 1 hour (60 minutes) before
sexual activity. Some form of sexual stimulation is
needed for an erection to happen with Levitra. Levitra
may be taken with or without meals. In case of any problem,
call your doctor or emergency room right away.
Side Effects
Levitra can cause familiar adverse effects like headache,
flushing, stuffy or runny nose, indigestion, upset stomach,
or dizziness. These side
effects usually go away after a few hours. Call
your doctor if you get a side effect that bothers you
or one that will not go away.
Precautions
Before taking Levitra, tell your doctor about all your
medical problems, including if you:
- Have heart problems such as angina, heart failure,
irregular heartbeats, or have had a heart attack.
Ask your "doctor if it is safe for you to have
sexual activity.
- Have low blood pressure or have high blood pressure
that is not controlled
- Have had a stroke
- Or any family members have a rare heart condition
known as prolongation of the QT interval (long QT
syndrome)
- Have liver problems
- Have kidney problems and require dialysis
- Have retinitis pigmentosa, a rare genetic (runs
in families) eye disease
- Have stomach ulcers
- Have a bleeding problem
- Have a deformed penis shape or Peyronie's disease
- Have had an erection that lasted more than 4
hours
- Have blood cell problems such as sickle cell
anemia, multiple myeloma, or leukemia
Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take including
prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins,
and herbal supplements. Levitra and other medicines
may affect each other. Always check with your doctor
before starting or stopping any medicines. Especially
tell your doctor if you take any of the following:
- Medicines called nitrates
- Medicines called alpha-blockers. These include
Hytrin® (terazosin HCl), Flomax® (tamsulosin
HCl), Cardura® (doxazosin mesylate), Minipress®
(prazosin HCl) or Uroxatral® (alfuzosin HCl).
- Medicines that treat abnormal heartbeat. These
include quinidine, procainamide, amiodarone and
sotalol.
- Ritonavir (Norvir®) or indinavir sulfate
(Crixivan®)
- Ketoconazole or itraconazole (such as Nizoral®
or Sporanox®)
- Other medicines or treatments for ED
Storage
Store Levitra at a room temperature between 59 and 86
degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children.
Notes
Do not share this medicine with others for whom it was
not prescribed. Do not use this medicine for other health
conditions. Keep this medicine out of the reach of children.
If using this medicine for an extended period of time,
obtain refills before your supply runs out.
Levitra is not a hormone or aphrodisiac, it works only
when a man is sexually stimulated.
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