What is Levitra?
Levitra is the trade name of GlaxoSmithKline and is a prescription only medicine; the scientific name for Levitra is vardenafil citrate. Levitra is one of a class of medicines known as PDE-5 (Phosphodiesterase type 5) inhbitors.
How dose Levitra work?
Levitra and the other PDE-5 inhibitors can help men with impotence or erectile dysfunction it does this by increasing the blood flow into the penis.
Is Levitra an aphrodisiac?
Levitra doesn't create any sense of arousal itself for this reason it is not an aphrodisiac.
How effective is Levitra?
Different individuals respond in different ways to Levitra a lot depends upon the underlying cause of an individual's impotence, the severity of any underlying cause and the degree of his sexual stimulation at the time.
Does it take for Levitra to work?
Levitra takes anything from 30 minutes to an hour to become effective. Levitra can remain effective for several hours.
Are there any side effects?
All medicines can have side-effects, Fortunately, Levitra's side-effects are limited to mild headaches and occasionally facial flushing. Less frequently, men taking Levitra have reported indigestion, a stuffy nose and a blue tinted vision.
Dose Levitra effect my blood pressure
Levitra's effect on blood pressure can be dangerous if you take Levitra at the same time as taking a medicine that contains nitrates. Nitrates are one of the medications that doctors regularly prescribe for angina. If you take Levitra at the same time as taking nitrates, the interaction of the two medicines can cause your blood pressure to fall to a dangerously low level which could be fatal.
How many should i take?
LEVITRA comes in different doses (5 mg, 10 mg and 20 mg). If you do not get the results you expect, talk with your GP. You and your doctor can determine the dose that works best for you.
- Do not take more LEVITRA than your GP prescribes.
- If you think you need a larger dose of LEVITRA, check with your doctor.
- LEVITRA should not be taken more than once a day.
If you are 65 and over, or have serious liver / kidney problems, your doctor may start you at the lowest dose (5 mg) . If you are taking protease inhibitors, such as for the treatment of HIV, your GP may recommend a 5 mg dose and may limit you to a maximum single dose of 10mg in a 48 hour period.
If I have heart problems can I take Levitra?
A visit to your GP is essential he can then advise you on whether Levitra is suitable in your situation. If you have a heart condition where sexual activity is not advised, it would not be appropriate for you to take Levitra. Your GP would also need to advise you on whether any medicines you are taking could react with the Levitra.
WARNING: LEVITRA must never be used by men who are taking medicines that contain nitrates of any kind, at any time. This includes nitroglycerin. If you take LEVITRA with any nitrate medicine your blood pressure could suddenly drop to an unsafe level.
