Levitra

Levitra General Information

Generic Name: vardenafil

Brand Name: Levitra

Levitra works help relax muscles to increase blood flow in the penis at the time of sexual stimulation. This help men folk to achieve and maintain erection. This is the principle how Levitra works to treat erectile dysfunction. Levitra is classified as a phosphodiesterase inhibitor.

Levitra may also be used for purposes other than what has been listed here.

Levitra Uses

Levitra should not be taken if the person concerned is using nitrate drug for chest pain or heart problem. Taking Levitra with a nitrate medicine may cause a serious decrease in blood pressure, leading to fainting, stroke or heart attack. During sexual activity, if you become dizzy or nauseated, numbness or having pain or tingling sensation in the chest, arms and neck or jaw, the sex act should be stopped and call out to the doctor immediately. You could be having a serious side effect of Levitra. As a general practice, Levitra should not be taken more than once a day.In between two consecutive doses there must be a gap of 24 hours. The doctor or emergency medical help should be sought, in case the erection is painful or lasting for more than 4 hours since such condition may damage the penis. Although it is not known for sure but Levitra can decrease blood flow to the optic nerves of the eye and cause suddenvision loss. However, use of Levitra should at once be stopped in case of sudden vision loss and emergency medical help availed.

How Take Levitra

Levitra should be taken exactly the way it was prescribed for you. Not to be taken in longer doses or in larger doses than what doctor recommended.
Take Levitra with a full glass of water.
Levitra can be taken with or without food.
Levitra normally to be taken 60 minutes before sexual activity. But, it can be taken whenever needed. The medication help achieve an erection when sexually stimulated.
Levitra to be taken not more than once a day. Clear 24 hours gap between to consecutive doses must be maintained. Doctor should be contacted if the erection lasts for more than 4 hours or the erection is painful. A prolonged erection can damage the penis.

Levitra Warnings

Levitra should not be taken if the person is taking nitrate drug for chest pain or heart problems. Doctor should be told if the person concerned is allergic to any drug or he has the following disorders:

Angina or recent heart attack within 6 months
A recent history of stroke or blood clots
High or low blood pressures
Liver or kidney disease
Sickle cell anemia; stomach ulcer
Physical deformity of penis
For health reason advised not to have sexual intercourse

If the person has any of these conditions, dose adjustment or safety test is required for safe use of Levitra.

Levitra can cause decrease blood flow to the optic nerve of the eye, causing sudden loss of vision.

Levitra is not for the use of women. Although not harmful to an unborn baby, Levitra should not be used without doctor's advice and telling him that you are pregnant or become pregnant during the period of use. Further, a breast feeding mother should also inform the doctor about the use of Levitra for safety's sake. If the person is more than 65 years of age, the dose is supposed to be less. However, follow doctor's dictate.

Levitra Missed Dose

Since Levitra is taken as needed, there is no dosing schedule is adhered to.

Levitra Side Effects

Stop the use of Levitra, if you have sudden vision loss and get emergency medical help. You may need the same also if signs of allergic reactions are visible like hives, breathing difficulties, swelling of lips, face, tongue or throat. During sexual activity if you feel dizzy, nauseated, pain, numbness or tingling in the chest, arm, jaw -stop the sexual activity and call for the doctor at once. Possibly you are having serious side effects of Levitra. Such serious side effects also include:

Ringing in ears or sudden hearing loss
Chest pain ; irregular heart beat
Swelling of hands, ankles and feet
Shortness of breath
Vision change
Fainting
Painful penis erection that may last for 4 hours or more
Seizure

There are few less serious side effects also viz.redness in your face, neck or chest; stuffy nose; headache; memory problems; upset stomach ; back pain.

This is not a complete list of side effects and there may be others not listed here.

Levitra Storage Advice

Levitra may be stored in room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Levitra Overdose

One should seek emergency medical help if he thinks he has used overdose of this medicine. Symptoms of overdose include back pain, muscle pain or vision problems.

Levitra More Information

The pharmacist attached can provide more information about Levitra.

One must take additional care to keep the medicines out of reach from children, never share the medicine with others and use the medication only for the indication prescribed.