Levetra Information
Levetra is FDA approved for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED) in men. Levetra helps increase blood flow to the penis, so it helps men with erectile dysfunction get and keep an erection that lasts long enough for sexual activity. Once a man has completed sexual intercourse, blood flow to his penis should decrease and his erection should go away.
How to take Levetra
Levetra should be taken exactly as directed by the doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your own local pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you. It should be taken with a full glass of water and may also be taken with or without food. Levetra is usually taken only when needed. Generally, it is taken about one hour before sexual activity. It can help achieve an erection when sexual stimulation occurs so it is important to note that an erection will not occur just by taking it.
Possible Levetra Side Effects
As with any prescription drug, side effects can never be predicted or anticipated for anyone, as every individual is unique and may react differently. Below we've detailed some possible Levetra side effects, and if you experience any that are particularly intense or troubling, you should contact a doctor immediately.
Very common Levetra side effects (these may affect 1 in 10 people or more):
Headaches and flushing.
Common Levetra side effects (these may affect between 1 in 10 and 1 in 100 people):
Indigestion, feeling sick (nausea), dizziness, blocked or runny nose.
Uncommon Levetra side effects (these may affect less than 1 in 100 people):
Sensitivity of the eye to sunlight, high or low blood pressure, stiffness in muscles, fainting, effects on vision, erectile disturbances (such as spontaneous or painful erections).
Before you buy Levetra - Special Precautions
Levetra should not be taken with grapefruit or grapefruit juice. It can interact with grapefruit and grapefruit juice, and the interaction may have dangerous effects.
Levetra should not be taken more than once a day. In some cases, use of Levetra may be restricted to once every 72 hours (3 days); follow your doctor's instructions.
If you develop dizziness, nausea, or angina (pain, tightness, discomfort, numbness, or tingling in the chest, arms, neck, or jaw) during sexual activity, refrain from further sexual activity and notify your doctor.
Contact your doctor or seek emergency medical attention for any erection that lasts longer than 4 hours. A sustained erection can cause damage to the penis.
Do not take Levetra if you are taking any of the following medicines: a nitrate such as nitroglycerin, a recreational drug such as amyl nitrate or nitrite ("poppers"); or an alpha blocker such as doxazosin. Taking Levetra with any of these medications may cause very low blood pressure, possibly resulting in dizziness, fainting, stroke, or heart attack.
While taking Levetra, do not take any other drug that is used to treat impotence, such as alprostadil (Caverject, Muse, Edex) or yohimbine (Yocon, Yodoxin, others), without first talking to a doctor.
If Levetra is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered, thus check with your doctor before combining it with any prescription or non-prescription drugs.
