Levitra® (vardenafil hydrochloride) Tablets
Levitra® (vardenafil hydrochloride) is a prescription drug for men suffering from Erectile Dysfunction. Levitra has undergone clinical trials, and went on sale in 2003. Levitra is produced by Bayer.
Levitra is a medicine that is effective, despite the low doses of 5 mg, 10 mg and 20 mg, which is unusual in terms of its competitors. This means you are less likely to experience side effects.
Levitra starts working in as little as 15 minutes, which means that it is one of the fastest-acting drugs on the market, and its active ingredient, vardenafil hydrochloride, is effective for up to five hours.
Generally, Levitra is suitable for any male who has troubles getting an erection, and men who have difficulty in maintaining a strong erection. Many men can get erection but lose it during intercourse. Levitra solves this problem.
Vardenafil hydrochloride works well for men who have such health problems as diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure, and is effective even if the medication is taken in conjunction with medications for high blood pressure (hypertension). Unlike many other treatments for impotence, Levitra can be taken after fatty meals and with alcohol, so spontaneous moments after romantic dinners with wine are much easier.
How do I take Levitra?
Levitra is supplied in three doses: 5 mg, 10 mg, and 20 mg. The tablets are orange and round.
The recommended starting dose for vardenafil is 10mg, and then your dose should be adjusted as needed to suit your needs. There is also a new form of vardenafil that melts on the tongue, which was launched in 2010. It is marketed under the name STAXYN.
The vardenafil tablet should be taken with water, 15-60 minutes before sex. This can be done after a meal or on an empty stomach. Levitra works for as long as five hours, which means that you will get a stronger erection or maintain it longer any time during this period.
Levitra will make it easier for you to get an erection, but only when you want it, so you do not have to worry that you will not be able to control your erection.
Side Effects
Despite vardenafil is regarded as the safest oral drug for Erectile Dysfunction treatment, it is associated with particular side effects.
The most common side effects are headache and facial flushing (8-10% patients).
Stop using vardenafil and get emergency medical help if you have sudden vision loss.
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
During sexual activity, if you become dizzy or nauseated, or have pain, numbness, or tingling in your chest, arms, neck, or jaw, stop and call your doctor right away. You could be having a serious side effect of vardenafil.
Stop using vardenafil and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
- sudden vision loss;
- ringing in your ears, or sudden hearing loss;
- chest pain or heavy feeling, pain spreading to the arm or shoulder, nausea, sweating, general ill feeling;
- irregular heartbeat;
- swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet;
- shortness of breath;
- vision changes;
- feeling light-headed, fainting;
- penis erection that is painful or lasts 4 hours or longer; or
- seizure (convulsions).
Less serious side effects may include:
- warmth or redness in your face, neck, or chest;
- stuffy nose;
- headache;
- memory problems;
- upset stomach; or
- back pain.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
Note that severe side effects due to taking vardenafil only happen in less than 0,01% of cases. During clinical trials, less serious side effects were reported in 1% of cases.
