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Levitra is a new FDA approved treatment for impotence. Although Levitra works similarly to the popular drug Viagra, recent findings suggest that Levitra may actually work better. In several clinical studies conducted by leading Canadian researchers, Levitra was shown to improve erections in men with erectile dysfunction up to 89% of the time (86% for Viagra). Levitra also helped some men attain an erection in as little as 16 minutes, and unlike Viagra was unaffected by food or alcohol.
How to take Levitra
Levitra is available in three strengths 5mg, 10mg and 20mg. The initial dose is selected by the doctor who will assess the most appropriate dose for each patient based on a consultation.
Levitra normally works within 25-60 minutes, although some men will achieve an erection within 15 minutes. Within a 5 hour period after taking the tablet an erection should occur in response to sexual stimulation.
The action of Levitra is not generally affected by eating before taking the treatment (except where the meal has a fat content of 57% or greater) or by drinking alcohol, so men can eat or drink as they would normally before taking Levitra.
Levitra Side Effects
As with most prescription medications, taking Levitra may produce side effects. The most commonly reported side effects of Levitra were headache, flushing, dyspepsia (indigestion), and nasal congestion.
Levitra Precautions
Patients who are taking any medicines containing nitrates can not take Levitra. These are commonly prescribed for the relief of angina (chest pain). Levitra, in combination with nitrates, can lower blood pressure significantly leading to untoward effects. Patients should inform their doctor if they are taking any of these medicines or should ask if they are uncertain.
Patients with the following also can not take Levitra:
• Known hypersensitivity to any component of the drug Levitra;
• Men with cardiac disease of a severity where sex is inadvisable;
• Recent stroke, heart attack or low blood pressure;
• Unstable angina or angina occurring during sexual intercourse;
• Aged over 75 years and taking ritonavir, indinavir, ketoconazole or itraconazole (oral form)
Levitra should not be taken with other erectile dysfunction treatments.
Levitra Drug Interactions
Tell your online doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you may use, especially any nitrate medications (e.g., nitroglycerin, isosorbide dinitrate), nitroprusside (any "nitric oxide donor" medicines), cimetidine, erythromycin, azole antifungals (e.g., itraconazole, ketoconazole), mibefradil, rifamycins (e.g., rifampin) or high blood pressure medicines.
Levitra Storage
Store Levitra at room temperature between 59 and 86 °F (15 - 30 °C) away from light and moisture.
Notes
Do not share Levitra with others, since they may have a problem that is not effectively treated by this drug. Use of this drug does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases (e.g., HIV, Hepatitis B, gonorrhea).
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