Levitra, also known as Vardenafil, is used primarily as a drug to treat erectile dysfunction problems in men. Levitra, when combined with sexual stimulation, increases blood flow to the penis which allows the man to get and keep an erection during sex.
Dosage: from 5mg to 20mg
Levitra can be taken orally, and for users seeking optimum benefits, should be used about an hour before engaging in sexual activity. Levitra should be taken once per day and doses should be spaced out by 24 hours. The average user of Levitra should take a dose of 10mg per day. This amount can vary, however. The low end dosage of Levitra is typically 5 mg per day and the high end dosage of Levitra can be as much as 20mg per day. Users should never exceed the maximum suggested dosage of 20mg per day. If the patient is also taking an alpha blocker drug, the initial dose should be no more than 5mg per day unless directed otherwise by their doctor.
Few precautions
Levitra users should avoid drinking grapefruit juice while taking this medicine. The use of grapefruit juice may cause certain undesirable side effects. Alcohol use should also be avoided. Other than these two contraindications, Levitra has several additional side effects to be aware of as follows: flushing, stuffy nose, headache, dizziness, upset stomach and back pain. More severe side effects of Levitra are: vision changes, ringing in ears, irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath, swelling of ankles and feet, lightheadedness and seizures. Individuals experiencing the latter symptoms should immediately discontinue their use of the and contact their doctor promptly. In some cases, severe side effects of Levitra can be life threatening. Levitra should not be taken in combination with any other erectile dysfunction medication. Individuals taking certain antibiotics, heart medications and antifungal medications should avoid the use of Levitra. A doctor should always be consulted before beginning to take this drug and the drug should always be taken exactly as prescribed.
How to buy Levitra
Levitra is available in Australia through traditional means through a prescription by a licensed medical doctor. Levitra is also available through various online pharmacies which sell and ship the drug to locations throughout the world. The generic form of Levitra can be purchased at the following website: http://edonlinestore.net. At this website, 360 pills can be purchased for $1.24 per pill, a total cost of $447.77. At the same website, as little as 20 pills may be purchased at $3.42 per pill, a total cost of $68.20. Another website, offers Levitra online to Australians. At this site, 360 pills can be purchased at $1.33 per pill, for a total cost of $479.15 and 20 pills can be purchased at $2.49 per pill, a total cost of $63.83. The prices at various online pharmacies will vary slightly. It is most important to remember, however, that nothing can substitute for the advice of your doctor when it comes to this medicine. There are certain safety concerns which should be heeded before beginning to take any prescription medication designed to treat erectile dysfunction. Therefore, if at all possible, it is probably best to seek to obtain this prescription in Australia by visiting your physician’s office and explaining that you would like to try Levitra.
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