At times, we men fail to erect during the most critical moment, which may turn out to be embarrassing. Thanks to Levitra, because we now have a quick solution.
What is Levitra?
Levitra, also known as Vardenafil, is a drug used to treat male sexual problems, for instance, impotence or erectile dysfunction. In combination with sexual stimulation, the drug helps relax the muscles found in the walls of blood vessels, therefore, increasing blood flow to certain areas of your body, i.e. the penis. This helps a man to get and keep an erection.
How to use Levitra.
Always read the label of the drug before use. In case of any questions, ask your doctor.
Take the medication by mouth as directed by your physician. It is recommended that you use the drug after taking your meal. Levitra should be taken at least one hour before sexual activity. Take one dose per every 24 hours, do not use more than once a day.
What should you avoid while taking the medication?
- Avoid taking grape juice or grapefruits if you are taking the above medication unless your doctor says so. Grapefruit at times may increase the probability of having side-effects when using this drug.
- Avoid drinking alcohol as this can increase the side effects of the drug. Do not combine this drug with any other impotence drug.
What are some of the possible side-effects of the drug?
In most cases, Levitra is usually well tolerated by the body. However, Side effects may occur, and if they do, they are transient. Some of the possible side-effects may include:
- Hives
- Headache
- Dizziness.
- Swelling on the face, throat or the tongue.
- Nausea.
- Difficulty in breathing.
In case you experience the following symptoms, stop use immediately, and call your doctor:
- Vision changes.
- Sudden hear loss
- Seizure.
- Irregular heartbeat.
- Heart attack symptoms, for instance, chest pain, sharp pain spreading to your shoulder or jaw, nausea, etc.
- Painful erection.
For such symptoms, it could be an indication of serious side-effects.
Dosage information.
It is recommended that you take 10 mg a day, at least one hour before having intercourse. If no side effects, you can increase the dose up to 20mg a day. In case of any negative side effect, reduce the dose up to 5mg a day.
Important information.
It is worth to note that this drug does not protect against sexually transmitted disease, for instance, HIV, gonorrhea, syphilis to name but a few. Always practice safe sex by using a latex condom. Consult your physician for additional information.
I am self employed. General Practitioner in Melbourne, VIC. My special interest: male reproductive system.