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| Prescription Levitra Drug Information |
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Levitra Uses? |
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Levitra® (vardenafil HCl) may be taken once per day as a treatment for impotence, or erectile dysfunction (ED). The medication works in much the same way as Viagra, blocking the enzyme phosphodiesterase-5, or PDE-5. The result is that the smooth muscles of the penis relax and blood flow is improved. This allows men to achieve a better erection. |
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Levitra Directions? |
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Always use Levitra according to your doctor's instructions. Ask about any instructions that are not clear to you. Each pill should be swallowed with a full glass of water, but it can be taken with or without food. Use Levitra as desired, but make sure to take it at least an hour before sexual activity. This prescription will help you achieve an erection after being sexually stimulated, but will not automatically cause an erection. Do not ever take Levitra with grapefruit or grapefruit juice. They can interact and have dangerous consequences. Do not take Levitra more than one time each day; some patients will be limited to one dose every three days. If you experience any nausea, dizziness, or angina (pain, tightness, discomfort, numbness, or tingling in the chest, arms, neck, or jaw) during sexual activity, avoid any other sexual activity and inform your doctor. If you have an erection that last longer than four hours, call your doctor or go to the emergency room. Sustained erections can cause permanent damage. |
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Levitra Side Effects? |
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As with most prescription medications, taking Levitra may produce side effects. The most commonly reported side effects of Levitra were headache, flushing, dyspepsia (indigestion), and nasal congestion. |
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Levitra warnings? |
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If you have any adverse symptoms during sexual activity such as angina (pain, tightness, discomfort, numbness, or tingling in the chest, arms, neck, or jaw), nausea, dizziness, contact your doctor.
Those with medical conditions that may long lasting erections, such as sickle cell anemia, leukemia, or multiple myeloma (a disease of the bone marrow), should use Levitra with caution. Make sure your doctor knows if you have Peyronie's disease or any genital or physical deformity. If you have an erection that last longer than four hours, call your doctor or go to the emergency room. Sustained erections can cause permanent damage.
If you have a stomach ulcer, any bleeding disorders, or retinitis pigmentosa, use this medication cautiously. The safety of using Levitra with these conditions has not been adequately studied.
Levitra does not provide any protection from sexually transmitted diseases, such as HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.
Levitra is intended only for use by men, and not women. Its effects during pregnancy have not been studied. |
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Levitra drug Interactions? |
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When discussing Levitra, your doctor will ask about all medications, both prescription and nonprescription, that you are currently using. Make sure to list any nitrate medications (e.g., nitroglycerin, isosorbide dinitrate), mibefradil, cimetidine, nitroprusside (any "nitric oxide donor" medicines), rifamycins (e.g., rifampin),erythromycin, azole antifungals (e.g., itraconazole, ketoconazole), or high blood pressure medicines. |
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Levitra Missed Dose? |
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Levitra is a medication that is only taken as needed. Doses can't be missed. |
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Levitra Storage? |
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Levitra should be stored out of the reach of children. It should be kept in a place free of moisture and sunlight, and at room temperature. |
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Anything Else I Should Know About Levitra? |
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Levitra' medication relaxes the muscles inside the penis. This means that the blood can flow into the penis and cause an erection. Levitra will help treat erectile dysfunction. |
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Other Prescription Drugs |
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NOTE: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that the use of the product is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before taking the product. |
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