Levitra is a drug that is used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED). Condition that is more and more common these days. Levitra is able to help men that have problem having erection, their penis cannot harden, are not able to maintain erection. It is able to relax the blood vessels and this allows more blood to flow into penis. It belongs to the class of medication called “PDE5 inhibitors. The ingredient in Levitra called vardenafil is able to work specifically in the events that happen during arousal in penis. However, Levitra does not cure erectile dysfunction or does not increase the sexual desire in men, it will work only if the person actually gets sexually excited. It also cannot be used in people who were diagnosed with a sexual diseases.
In Australia, this drug is only available with prescription. You should go to your doctor and they will be able to recommend you the best treatment, also taking consideration your general health. The price with prescription in Australia is about $100 for 8 tablets (Levitra 20 mg) or $80 for 8 tablets (Levitra 5mg). The prices will vary among pharmacies.
There might be some side effects connected to the use of Levitra. In most cases, these side effects are not serious. The side effects that are connected to Levitra use are headaches, flushed skin, stuffy or runny nose, indigestion, upset stomach, dizziness or back pain. Most of these side effects should go away in a few hours. If they are still present after a few days, you should consult with your doctor. Also, if the erection is painful or stays for more than 5 hours you should seek a medical advice. Levitra can also generally cause loss of alertness and dizziness you should avoid driving or operating heavy machinery after taking.
The advised dosage depends on your condition and should always be consulted with the doctor. You should never take more than one dosage a day. Levitra is sold as 5 mg or 20 mg tablets. For desired effects, it is recommended to take Levitra about 30 minutes before intercourse and can be affective for about another 4-5 hours. You should never drink big amounts of alcohol before taking Levitra. If Levitra is not helpful in treating your conditions or does not help with maintaining erection, you should contact your health provider.
You should not use Levitra together with medication from the class of „nitrates“, these are usually used in order to treat chest pain (known also as angina) because these drugs cause a blood drop in blood pressure and Levitra could increase the risk in these cases. The doctor also should be consulted if you take alpha – blockers (medication that is prescribed for prostate problems and high blood pressure) or Riociguat (medication used to treat pulmonary disease). Also, Levitra should not be used in cases where abstaining from sexual intercourse was advised by the health provider. Levitra is not to be consumed by women or people that were not prescribed this medication.
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