Information on Levitra and Generic Levitra

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Levitra causes harder erections and improved overall sexual experiences.

Vardenafil (Levitra) is available in 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, and 20 mg tablets and is taken only when needed.

Take LEVITRA no more than once a day.

The following 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 use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.

This drug is taken by mouth as needed 45min before sexual activity . Take only as directed by your doctor, usually half a 20mg pill as needed, but not more than 1 daily, and in some instances not more than each 72hrs. Vardenafil (Levitra) works along with sexual stimulation to help achieve an erection.

Vardenafil (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. Vardenafil (Levitra) has been clinically shown to improve erectile function even in men who had other health factors, like diabetes or prostate surgery. LEVITRA provided first time success and reliable improvement of erection quality for many men.

Tell your doctor of 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.

Before using this drug, tell your doctor your medical history, including any allergies (especially drug allergies)

any penis conditions such as fibrosis/scarring

history of painful/prolonged erection (priapism)

sickle cell anemia

blood system cancers (such as leukemia or myeloma)

Peyronie's disease, eye problems (retina diseases)

kidney or liver disease

bleeding disorders or active stomach ulcers

heart diseases

stroke or severe high or low blood pressure.

Limit alcohol intake, as it may aggravate side effects of this drug.

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 this drug, therefore caution is advised in this age group.

Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.

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