General Information
Levitra can cause your blood pressure to drop suddenly
to an unsafe level if it is taken with certain other
medicines. A sudden drop in your blood pressure could
cause you to become dizzy, faint, or have a heart attack
or stroke.
How Drug Works
When a man is sexually stimulated, his body s normal
physical response is to increase blood flow to his penis.
This results in an erection. Vardenafil helps increase
blood flow to the penis and may help men with ED get
and keep an erection satisfactory for sexual activity.
Once a man has completed sexual activity, blood flow
to his penis decreases, and his erection goes away.
How Taken
LEVlTRA comes in different doses (2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg,
and 20 mg). For most men, the recommended starting dose
is 10 mg. Take LEVITRA no more than once a day. Doses
should be taken at least 24 hours apart. Some men can
only take a low dose of LEVITRA because of medical conditions
or medicines they take. Your doctor will prescribe the
dose that is right for you. Take 1 tablet about 1 hour
(60 minutes) before sexual activity. This medicine may
be taken with or without meals. Take this medicine exactly
as your doctor prescribes.
Possible Side Effects
The most common side effects with this medicine are:
headache flushing stuffy or runny nose indigestion upset
stomach dizziness These side effects usually go away
after a few hours. Talk to your doctor if these side
effects persist. If you experience other bothersome
side effects, contact your health care provider.
Warnings/Precautions
Do not take this medicine if you: take medicines called
"alpha blockers." Alpha blockers are sometimes
prescribed for prostate problems or high blood pressure.
If LEVITRA is taken with alpha blockers, your blood
pressure could suddenly drop to an unsafe level. You
could get dizzy and faint. are allergic to vardenafil
or any of its ingredients. take any medicines called
"nitrates." Nitrates are commonly used to
treat angina. Angina is a symptom of heart disease and
can cause pain in your chest, jaw, or down your arm.
use recreational drugs called "poppers" like
amyl nitrate and butyl nitrate. you have been told by
your healthcare provider to not have sexual activity
because of health problems. Sexual activity can put
an extra strain on your heart, especially if your heart
is already weak from a heart attack or heart disease.
Overdose
For emergencies, seek medical attention immediately.
For non emergencies, contact your local or regional
poison control center at 1-800-222-1222.
Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following:
medicines called alpha blockers. These include Hytrin
( terazosin), Flomax (tamsulosin), Cardura (doxazosin),
Minipress (prazosin) or Uroxatral (alfuzosin). medicines
that treat abnormal heartbeat. These include quinidine,
procainamide, amiodarone and sotalol ritonavir (Norvir)
or indinavir (Crixivan) ketoconazole or itraconazole
(such as Nizoral or Sporanox ) erythromycin other medicines
or treatments for ED.
Missed Dose
There is no missed dose information available. Consult
with your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider
for additional information.
Storage
Keep away from children. Store at room temperature between
59" and 86" F (15' to 30" C).
Pregnancy/Nursing
This prescription drug is approved in for men only.
More Information
For more information, talk to your doctor or pharmacist
or you can also visit www.LEVITRA.com, or call 1-866-LEVITRA.
Disclaimer
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or adverse effects of your medication. This is only
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