Levitra (Generic) is a new efficient anti-impotence medicine. Levitra is used to treat Erectile Dysfunction (ED) and works like Viagra as a PDE-5 inhibitor. But Levitra has less side effects than Viagra and works faster.
Uses
This drug has got popularity and easily available at pharmacies. Levitra (Generic) is a phosphodiesterase inhibitor used for treatment of erection problems (sexual function problems) in men. Levitra works only when sexual stimulation exists and lets the blood flow into the penis to achieve and maintain an erection. Women and children must not use this medicine.Use of Levitra does not protect against sexually transmitted infections (e.g.Hepatitis B, HIV, Gonorrhea, Syphilis). Therefor use latex condoms. If you have any questions contact your doctor.
How to take
Use this medicine as directed by your doctor or pharmacist. Levitra (Generic) comes with a patient information leaflet. Read it attentively and take into consideration. Discuss any questions that you may have with your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. Levitra should be taken orally 1 hour before sexual activity as directed by your doctor. You are not supposed to take your doze of this medicine more often than every 24 hours. If you are using any other medicines you may only take your doze of Levitra one time every three days. If you have any questions contact your doctor. Levitra may be taken with or without meal. But you should know that high-fat food may reduce the amount of this medicine that your body absorbs. While being treated with Levitra try to avoid drinking grapefruit juice or eating grapefruit unless your doctor gives you other instruction.
Side effects
Levitra or its generic alternatives all share some common side effects that include severe dizziness, or lightheadedness, headache, stuffy or runny nose, heartburn, flushing, stomach upset or nausea, diarrhea. In rare instances users of Levitra have reported abnormal vision problems such as blurred vision, increased sensitivity to light or impaired green/blue color discrimination may also occur. If any of these side effect don’t disappear shortly seek immediate medical attention. Inform your doctor immediately if you have too fast, slow or irregular heartbeats. If you experience heart problems or any other serious side effects while having sex, interrupt having sex and call your doctor immediately. Sexual activity may add extra strain on your heart, especially if you already have heart problems. These side effects include also nausea and chest pain. On the rarer side is an effect known as priapism, which is a painful erection lasting for more than 4 hours. It usually occurs due to an overdoze. In that case stop using Levitra and seek immediate medical attention. An allergic reactions to Levitra is unlikely but if it occurs inform your doctor immediately. If you experience an allergic reaction including severe dizziness, trouble breathing, rash, unusual swelling, itching or other effects not listed above contact your doctor, nurse or pharmacist.
Precaution
Do not use Levitra (Generic) if you have or ever had an allergic reaction to it or to any other ingredient that is found in this medicine. This medicine may cause dizziness or vision changes. Therefore until you know how you react to Levitra do not drive, operate machinery because that could be dangerous. Using Levitra alone with alcohol or with other medicines may lessen your ability to perform successfully potentially dangerous tasks. When rising from a seated or lying position, get up slowly to avoid dizziness or lightheadedness.The regular doses for Levitra used in erectile dysfunction treatment go in diferent presentations. Your dose depends on your age, medical condition and the other medicines you are taking at the moment. Never exceed the recommended dose without doctor’s advise. If you are taking Levitra with other medicines that can change the heart rhythm. Sometimes change in heart rhythm can result in serious, irregular heartbeats. Even if you should stop taking your other medicines discuss it with your doctor to reduce the risk of side effects. Before you start taking any new medicine, either prescription or nonprescription, also discuss it with your doctor or pharmacist. First of all caution is advised in elderly group because elderly may be more sensitive to the side effects of Levitra. Levitra is meant to be taken only by men. Women and children should avoid taking this medicine.
Drug interactions
Inform your doctor or pharmacist about other medications (e.g. prescription and nonprescription, vitamins, herbal products, nutritional supplements) you are taking. The following medicines are important to mention: amiodarone (Cordarone); antifungals such as fluconazole (Diflucan), itraconazole (Sporanox), and ketoconazole (Nizoral); clarithromycin (Biaxin); erythromycin (E.E.S., E-Mycin, Erythrocin); fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem); metronidazole (Flagyl); nefazodone (Serzone); fluvoxamine (Luvox); danazol (Danocrine); delaviradine (Rescriptor); cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune); disopyramide (Norpace); diltiazem (Cardizem, Dilacor, Tiazac); other medications or treatments for erectile dysfunction; HIV protease inhibitors such as indinavir (Crixivan) and ritonavir (Norvir); medications for high blood pressure or irregular heartbeat; sotalol (Betapace); paroxetine (Paxil); isoniazid (INH, Nydrazid); quinidine (Quinidex); troleandomycin (TAO); procainamide (Procanbid, Pronestyl); verapamil (Calan, Covera, Isoptin, Verelan); zafirlukast (Accolate). In these cases your doctor should monitor you carefully for side effects or may need to change the doses of Levitra (Generic).
Storage
Store Levitra (Generic) at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Keep this and other drugs out of the reach of children and away from pets.
