Levitra Uses
Levitra is a prescription oral therapy for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.
How Taken
Levitra should be taken, as needed about 1 hour before sexual activity. Some form of sexual stimulation is needed for an erection to occur after takingLevitra. Levitra should not be taken more than once a day. Levitra may be taken with or without food.
Warnings/Precautions
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.
Possible Side Effects
The most common side effects of Levitra include:
-Headaches
-Flushing
-Stuffy or runny nose
Levitra may uncommonly cause an erection that will not go away called Priapism. If you get an erection that lasts for 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.
Storage
Store Levitra at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15-30°C (59-86°F). Keep Levitra and all medications out of the reach of children.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose of Levitra 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.
More Levitra Information
Do not take Levitra if you:
-Take any form of medication known as "nitrates"
(Type of medication 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 medications 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.
You have a known sensitivity or allergy to any component of Levitra.
The use of Levitra offers no protection against sexually transmitted diseases.
Disclaimer
This drug information is for your information purposes only, it is not intended that this information covers all uses, directions, drug interactions, precautions, or adverse effects of Levitra. This is only general information, and should not be relied on for any purpose. It should not be construed as containing specific instructions for any particular patient. We disclaim all responsibility for the accuracy and reliability of this information, and/or any consequences arising from the use of this information, including damage or adverse consequences to persons or property, however such damages or consequences arise. No warranty, either expressed or implied, is made in regards to this information.
