All About Levitra
What is Levitra used for?
LEVITRA is a prescription medicine used for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. It is approved by the FDA. LEVITRA is available in the following doses: 2.5-mg, 5-mg, 10-mg, and 20-mg.
LEVITRA boosts the natural powers and mechanisms of the body, the medicine has no effect on the mind. It does not increase sexual drive and is not an aphrodisiac.
Levitra alone does not cause erection; it only starts to works when a man is sexually stimulated. Levitra works several hours and you may have erection any time within the period Levitra works.
How is Levitra taken?
Levitra is a peroral medication.
The common dose of LEVITRA most men should start from is 10 mg taken only once a day. Only a healthcare professional may prescribe a dose right for you. Your doctor may recommend you to start from a lower dose of LEVITRA if you are taking medicines called alpha blockers. Lower dose of LEVITRA could also be recommended if you use the following medicines: ritonavir, saquinavir, indinavir ketoconazole, atazanavir, erythromycin, itraconazole and clarithromycin. In some cases the frequency of taking the medicine could be reduced as well.
How does Levitra work?
Levitra helps to increase blood flow to the penis and inhibits outflow of the blood from penile tissues providing rock-hard erection. Erection provided by Levitra could be maintained as long as desired. After sexual activity erection goes away and the penis naturally comes into its flaccid condition.
Levitra is a clinically tested medication and proved effective even in cases when other ED medicines were of no use.
Levitra successfully works for patients with high cholesterol level, high blood pressure, or diabetes.
Patients who use Levitra report having longer and harder erections. Most men experience positive results from the first time they try LEVITRA. Levitra is equally effective for men who experience failures in bed from time to time and for those who have regular failures.
What are side effects of Levitra?
The common side effects of Levitra include flushing, dizziness, headache, and congested nose. These side effects usually pass away in a few hours and do not require medical attention. Contact your doctor in case these symptoms persist. To avoid more serious side effects keep to the dosage prescribed for you and do not use the medicine more frequent than once a day.
In some cases men taking Levitra or other PDE5 inhibitors (oral erectile dysfunction medicines) reported a sudden vision changes in one or both eyes, or a sudden loss of hearing, sometimes with ringing in the ears. It is not yet determined whether these symptoms are directly associated with Levitra or something else caused them. If you experience any of the mentioned symptom, stop taking PDE5 inhibitors, including Levitra, and contact a doctor right away.
What safety information should I know about Levitra?
Patients who use nitrate containing medicine (which are used to control chest pain) should not take LEVITRA or other ED medicines. This combinations could be detrimental to health since it may cause serious drop in blood pressure.
Using Levitra you are at risk to experience erection lasting longer than 4 hours. To avoid complications you should seek immediate medical attention. Levitra will not protect you against sexually transmitted diseases.
Before starting Levitra tell your doctor about all your medical conditions including heart-related problems and about all the medicines you are taking, including non-prescription drugs. Do not start using a new medicine while you use Levitra unless you consult your doctor.
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