LEVITRA is an FDA-approved oral prescription medication for the treatment of impotence
or erectile dysfunction (ED) in men. It is available in 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, and
20 mg tablets and is taken only when needed. Take LEVITRA no more than once a day.
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Vardenafil was co-marketed by Bayer
Pharmaceuticals and GlaxoSmithKline
(GSK) under the trade name Levitra. As of
2005 , the co-promotion rights of GSK on Levitra have been "transferred
back" to Bayer in many markets outside of the
United States . In Italy
, Bayer markets the product as Levitra and GSK markets the product as Vivanza. Due
to European Union trade rules, Parallel Imports made result in the Vivanza branded
packs being seen alongside Levitra packs in pharmacies in other EU member states.
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How Does Levitra Pills Work?
LEVITRA helps men with impotence increase blood flow to the penis and may help men
with erectile dysfunction get and keep an erection satisfactory for sexual activity.
Once a man has completed sexual activity, blood flow to his penis should decrease
and his erection should go away.
LEVITRA has been clinically shown to improve erectile dysfunction even in men who
had other health factors, like diabetes or prostate surgery.
LEVITRA provided first time success and reliable improvement of erection quality
for many men. Men reported having harder erections and improved overall sexual
experiences.
Levitra comes as a tablet to take it orally. It should be taken, as needed about
1 hour before sexual activity. Some form of sexual stimulation is needed for an
erection to occur with Levitra. Levitra should not be taken more than once a day.
Levitra can be taken with or without food.
Before taking Levitra, tell your doctor if you currently have or have ever had a
heart attack, stroke, irregular heartbeats, angina (chest pain), or congestive heart
failure; high or low blood pressure; if you have a personal or family history of
a rare heart condition known as prolongation of the QT interval (long QT syndrome);
liver problems or kidney problems; have ever had blood problems, including sickle
cell anemia, multiple myeloma, or leukemia; have a bleeding or blood clotting disorder;
have a stomach ulcer; a family history of degenerative eye disease (e.g., retinitis
pigmentosa); or if you have a physical deformity of the penis such as Peyronie's
disease. You may not be able to take Levitra, or you may require a dosage adjustment
or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed
above. Although women do not indicate Levitra for use, it is in the FDA pregnancy
category B. This means that Levitra is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby.
Women should not take Levitra. It is not known whether Levitra passes into breast
milk. If you are over 65 years of age, you may be more likely to experience side
effects from Levitra. Your doctor may prescribe a lower dose of the medication.
Levitra is used as needed, so you are not likely to miss a dose.
The most common side effects with Levitra are:
-Headaches
-Flushing
-Stuffy or runny nose
Levitra may uncommonly cause: an erection that will not go away (priapism). If you
get an erection that lasts more than 4 hours, get medical help right away. Priapism
must be treated as soon as possible or lasting damage can happen to your penis including
the inability to have erections. Vision changes, such as seeing a blue tinge to
objects or having difficulty telling the difference between the colors blue and
green. These are not all the side effects of Levitra. For more information, ask
your doctor or pharmacist.
Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15-30°C (59-86°F).
Keep Levitra and all medicines out of the reach of children.
Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected. Symptoms of a Levitra
overdose are not known, but are likely to include chest pain, back pain, dizziness,
an irregular heartbeat, abnormal vision, and swelling of the ankles or legs.
Do not take Levitra if you:
-Take any form of medication known as "nitrates" (Type of medicine used to relieve
chest pain that can occur as a result of heart disease). Taking Levitra in combination
with nitrates may result in serious side effects.
-Take medicines called "alpha-blockers" (sometimes prescribed for prostate problems
or high blood pressure). Taking Levitra with alpha-blockers may drop your blood
pressure to an unsafe level.
-Your doctor determines that sexual activity poses a health risk for you.
-Have a known sensitivity or allergy to any component of Levitra. The use of Levitra
offers no protection against sexually transmitted diseases. Counseling of patients
about protective measures necessary to guard against sexually transmitted diseases,
including the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), should be considered.
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