Men who have difficulty maintaining a firm erection may want to try Levitra, an oral medication remedy for men’s erectile dysfunction (ED) and impotence. Levitra, like other ED remedies including the well-known Viagra and Cialis, enhances the sex lives of many men who are no longer able to get rock-hard like they did before age or health problems, such as diabetes, affected their performance. Taking just one Levitra tablet an hour before planned sexual activity can help a man stay hard for about four hours, slightly longer than the typical time for Viagra. As with other ED remedies, Levitra itself does not automatically cause an erection, and a man must receive sexual stimulation after taking the drug in order to achieve the desired effects.
Levitra works similarly to Viagra, but uses a different active ingredient, vardenafil. While both Levitra and Viagra work by relaxing the blood vessels in the penis, thus allowing for increased blood flow and leading to a hard, sustainable erection, the effects of Levitra last longer than those of Viagra, and Levitra may also work better for men whose ED is due to diabetes. When a man wishes to take his ED medication with food or drink, for instance at a romantic dinner before proceeding to the bedroom, he may find that Levitra is less likely to be affected by his meal, snack, or alcohol than either Viagra or Cialis. Researchers have found that Levitra may also benefit men who suffer from premature ejaculation.
Although several pharmaceutical companies have marketed Levitra, it is most recognized in the form made by Bayer, which is an orange round, hard pill with “Bayer” stamped on it. GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) sells the same drug in some countries under the name Vivanza. There is also an orally disintegrating form of Levitra, known as Staxyn or Levitra Soft, that is made in India. Levitra is available in various dosages including 5 mg, 10 mg, and 20 mg. Men usually start with a dosage of 10 mg and adjust up or down as needed, but those new to Levitra should check with their doctors to determine the proper dose.
Side effects
Levitra’s potential side effects are also similar to those of Viagra and may include nausea, headache, runny nose, blurred vision, or flushing. More serious side effects, requiring immediate medical intervention, may include a heart attack or an erection that does not go away after several hours. Levitra should never be taken with nitrate drugs (such as nitroglycerin or amyl nitrate) or with certain blood pressure medications, particularly Adempas (riociguat), as combining Levitra with these drugs can cause sudden, serious drops in blood pressure.
Levitra without prescription
Levitra can be obtained in generic form and without a prescription in Australia, through many online pharmacies. The typical cost is between $1 and $3 AUD per pill, and it is shipped directly to the buyer’s home or office. Men who are not sure which ED drug might be right for them can often obtain Levitra as part of a sample package along with doses of Viagra and Cialis. They can then try each of the drugs several times to see which one produces the best results for them.
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