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Levitra
is an FDA-approved oral prescription medication for the treatment
of erectile dysfunction (ED) in men. Levitra should be taken
no more than once per day. Levitra 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 should decrease and his erection
should go away.
| Levitra
is taken orally when needed between 4 and a half hours and
30 minutes before sexual activity. Take Levitra only as
directed, usually once daily as needed. Levitra works along
with sexual stimulation to help achieve an erection.
Side Effects
The
most common side effects of Levitra include: Headache, Flushing,
Upset stomach, Stuffy nose, Urinary tract infection, Visual
changes such as mild and temporary changes in blue/green
colors or increased sensitivity to light, and Diarrhea.
If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.
Precautions
One should have a complete medical history
and exam to determine the cause of his impotence before
taking Levitra. Men who have medical conditions that may
cause a sustained erection such as sickle cell anemia, leukemia
or multiple myeloma or who have an abnormally shaped penis
may not be able to take Levitra. There are several medications
that are known to interact with Levitra, so be sure to tell
your doctor about all medications you are taking including
those you can get without a prescription. Levitra has not
been studied with other treatments for impotence, so use
in combination with other treatments is not recommended.
Limit alcohol intake, as it may aggravate side effects of
Levitra. To avoid dizziness and lightheadedness when rising
from a seated or lying position, get up slowly. The elderly
may be more sensitive to the side effects of Levitra; therefore,
caution is advised in this group.
Drug Interactions
Before taking Levitra consult your doctor
about all nonprescription and prescription medication you
may use, especially any nitrate medications (e.g., nitroglycerin,
isosorbide dinitrate), nitroprusside (any "nitric oxide
donor" medicines), cimetidine, erythromycin, azole antifungals
(e.g., itraconazole, ketoconazole), mibefradil, rifamycins
(e.g., rifampin) or high blood pressure medicines.
Storage
Store Levitra at room temperature between
59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and
moisture. Keep Levitra out of the reach of children.
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