Levitra, also called vardenafil, is a medication used to treat erectile dysfunction. When combined with sexual stimulation, it works to increase blood flow to the genitals to help keep a man erect.
The drug is also marketed as Staxyn or Vivanza in several countries – some of which dissolve on the tongue instead of being ingested.
It is very similar to Cialis and Viagra, which are all PDE-5 inhibitors. Levitra and Viagra will stay in your blood stream for 4 to 6 hours, whereas Cialis will stay for 18 hours or longer.
Levitra should be taken roughly 60 minutes before sexual activity. It is simply an aid to achieve erection during sexual activity and will not produce an erection with just the medication. Do not take the medication more than once a day and you should allow 24 hours to pass between doses.
The medication should be taken by mouth, as directed by a doctor, with or without food but should be consumed with water. However, it is advised to not eat grapefruit with the medication, as it may increase the chance of side effects. It is also advised to avoid consuming alcohol while taking Levitra, as it may increase the chances of side effects.
While taking the drug, it is possible to suffer from headaches, flushing, nasal concerns, and dizziness. Vision changes such as increased sensitivity to light, blurred vision and or trouble deciphering between blue and green colors may also occur. To mitigate these concerns, one should slowly get up when coming from a sitting or lying position.
These type of medications, because of their increase in blood flow, may also put additional strain on the heart – especially when combined with sexual activity and if you have pre-existing heart conditions. If you have heart problems and experience any of these side effects, stop what you are doing and consult a doctor.
It is also possible – but much more uncommon – to suffer from decreased vision including permanent blindness, hearing or ringing in the ear, or a painful or prolonged erection lasting four or more hours. If any of these begin to occur, consult a doctor.
You should avoid this medication if you have heart problems, had a stroke in the past six months, have kidney disease, liver disease high or low blood pressure, dehydration, history of prolonged or painful erections, eye problems, bleeding disorders or stomach ulcers.
Levitra is not designed for women to use. This medication can actually be harmful to pregnant women and unborn babies. It is unknown whether this medication will pass through into breast milk or could harm a nursing baby, so women should not take.
The initial dosage should be 10 mg per day, with the ability to increase the dosage to a maximum of 20 mg per day or decrease to 5 mg per day depending on how receptive you are to the initial 10 mg. Do not take more than 20 mg per day. If you do, please consult a doctor.
In Australia, generic Levitra can be purchased online through any number of online dispensaries. The price can range based on dosage and quantity of pills purchased. The prices can range from $2 per pill up to nearly $5 per pill.
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