Levitra (Generic) is a new drug for treating male impotence. Levitra as Viagra treats erectile dysfunction (ED) by stopping the effect of the enzyme PDE-5, which is responsible for erectile dysfunction in men. But Levitra also works faster and has fewer side effects.
Uses
Levitra (Generic) as other phosphodiesterase inhibitors is used for treatment of male sexual function problems. Levitra relaxes muscles within the penis allowing increased blood flow into base cavities, gives your partner satisfactory sexual relationships with stronger erections. Levitra helps achieving an erection only when sexual stimulation occurs. Women and children should avoid taking this medicine. Levitra does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases (e.g. HIV, Syphilis, Gonorrhea, Hepatitis B). Use latex condoms to protect yourself. Contact your doctor if you have any questions.
How to take
Take Levitra (Generic) only as directed by your doctor.Before taking a pill of Levitra read attentively a patient information leaflet which comes with this medicine. Take information into consideration. If you have any questions contact your doctor for more information about this medicine. Levitra is advised to be taken 1 hour before sexual activity. This medicine is supposed to be taken as needed but not more often than every 24 hours. But if you are taking other medicines you may only use Levitra one time every three days. Ask your doctor or pharmacist any questions you may have. It is better to take Levitra with glass of water with or without meal. Eating fatty meal can slow down the absorption of the medicine and make your treatment less efficient. If your doctor does not give other instruction try to avoid drinking grapefruit juice or eating grapefruit while being treated with Levitra.
Side effects
Levitra (Generic) is well tolerated by most men taking it regularly. Side effects you may experience cannot be foreseen and may vary in intensity for different people. Side effects include headache, lightheadedness or dizziness, flushing, stuffy or runny nose, heartburn, diarrhea, stomach upset or nausea. Please let your doctor know as soon as possible if you get such side effects as sudden vision loss, increased sensitivity to light, blurred vision or impaired green/blue color discrimination. Side effects that also may occur include nausea and chest pain. If your symptoms do not improve or become worse, check your doctor. Active sexual life may put an extra strain on your heart, especially if your heart is already weak from a heart disease.Call your doctor immediately if you have too fast, slow or irregular heartbeats, nausea and chest pain. Stop sexual activity and get medical help right away if you get any of these symptoms during sex. If you get an erection lasting for more than 4 hours (known as priapism), seek immediate medical help to avoid long-term injury. A prolonged erection (priapism) can damage the penis. Be careful if you are allergic to any drugs. An allergic reactions to this medicine is unlikely. But if dizziness, trouble breathing, rash, unusual swelling, itching occur, stop using Levitra and seek immediate medical attention. If you experience other side effects not listed above inform your doctor as soon as possible.
Precaution
Before taking Levitra (Generic), it is important to check your medical condition. It is necessary to discuss your health with a doctor who could really tell if this medicine right for you. Dizziness or vision changes may occur as side effects of taking Levitra. That is why you must not drive or operate machinery until you know for sure how you react to this medicine.Your ability to perform successfully potentially dangerous work may be lessen while you are using Levitra alone with other medicines or with alcohol. Get up slowly to avoid dizziness or lightheadedness when rising from a lying or seated position.Your dose of Levitra depends on different factors. Only your doctor can recommend the best dose depending on each person's organism. Sometimes patients who take other drugs need lower doses or longer time interval between doses. You must not exceed your dose without medical consultation. Taking Levitra with other medicines can change the heart rhythm. Inform doctor about all other medicines you are taking at the moment. Before taking Levitra (Generic), ask doctor if you are not sure whether your other medicines contain nitrates. If you should interrupt taking other medicines or begin taking new medicines (e.g. prescription and nonprescription) discuss this necessity with your doctor to reduce the risk of side effects. Elderly may be more sensitive to the side effects of Levitra (Generic) therefore caution is advised in elderly group.Women and children must not use this medicine.
Drug interactions
Tell your healthcare provider about all medicines (especially containing nitrates) you are taking. Certain medicines may tend to cause a decrease of blood pressure. Be sure to mention: amiodarone (Cordarone); itraconazole (Sporanox) and ketoconazole (Nizoral); clarithromycin (Biaxin); erythromycin (E.E.S., E-Mycin, Erythrocin); antifungals such as fluconazole (Diflucan), metronidazole (Flagyl); fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem); danazol (Danocrine); nefazodone (Serzone); fluvoxamine (Luvox); cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune); delaviradine (Rescriptor); diltiazem (Cardizem, Dilacor, Tiazac); disopyramide (Norpace); HIV protease inhibitors such as indinavir (Crixivan) and ritonavir (Norvir); other medications or treatments for erectile dysfunction; medications for high blood pressure or irregular heartbeat; isoniazid (INH, Nydrazid); quinidine (Quinidex); sotalol (Betapace); paroxetine (Paxil); procainamide (Procanbid, Pronestyl); troleandomycin (TAO); zafirlukast (Accolate); verapamil (Calan, Covera, Isoptin, Verelan). Under these circumstances, doctors recommend lower doses of Levitra or longer time interval between doses.
Storage
Pharmacists advice to store Levitra (Generic) at room temperatures between 59 and 86 F (15-30 C) away from light and moisture. Levitra should be kept out of children’s reach.
