Drug Uses
Levitra is an oral therapy for the
treatment of erectile dysfunction.
How Taken
Levitra comes as a tablet to take
it orally. It should be taken, as
needed about 1 hour before sexual
activity. Some form of sexual stimulation
is needed for an erection to occur
with Levitra. Levitra should not be
taken more than once a day. Levitra
can be taken with or without food.
Warnings/Precautions
Before taking Levitra, tell your
doctor if you currently have or have
ever had a heart attack, stroke, irregular
heartbeats, angina (chest pain), or
congestive heart failure; high or
low blood pressure; if you have a
personal or family history of a rare
heart condition known as prolongation
of the QT interval (long QT syndrome);
liver problems or kidney problems;
have ever had blood problems, including
sickle cell anemia, multiple myeloma,
or leukemia; have a bleeding or blood
clotting disorder; have a stomach
ulcer; a family history of degenerative
eye disease (e.g., retinitis pigmentosa);
or if you have a physical deformity
of the penis such as Peyronie\'s disease.
You may not be able to take Levitra,
or you may require a dosage adjustment
or special monitoring during treatment
if you have any of the conditions
listed above. Although women do not
indicate Levitra for use, it is in
the FDA pregnancy category B. This
means that Levitra is not expected
to be harmful to an unborn baby. Women
should not take Levitra. It is not
known whether Levitra passes into
breast milk. If you are over 65 years
of age, you may be more likely to
experience side effects from Levitra.
Your doctor may prescribe a lower
dose of the medication.
Missed Dose
Levitra is used as needed, so you
are not likely to miss a dose.
Possible Side Effects
The most common side effects with
Levitra are:
-Headaches
-Flushing
-Stuffy or runny nose
Levitra may uncommonly cause: an erection
that will not go away (priapism).
If you get an erection that lasts
more than 4 hours, get medical help
right away. Priapism must be treated
as soon as possible or lasting damage
can happen to your penis including
the inability to have erections. Vision
changes, such as seeing a blue tinge
to objects or having difficulty telling
the difference between the colors
blue and green. These are not all
the side effects of Levitra. For more
information, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Storage
Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions
permitted to 15-30°C (59-86°F).
Keep Levitra and all medicines out
of the reach of children.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical attention
if an overdose is suspected. Symptoms
of a Levitra overdose are not known,
but are likely to include chest pain,
back pain, dizziness, an irregular
heartbeat, abnormal vision, and swelling
of the ankles or legs.
More Information
Do not take Levitra if you:
-Take any form of medication known
as "nitrates" (Type of medicine
used to relieve chest pain that can
occur as a result of heart disease).
Taking Levitra in combination with
nitrates may result in serious side
effects.
-Take medicines called "alpha-blockers"
(sometimes prescribed for prostate
problems or high blood pressure).
Taking Levitra with alpha-blockers
may drop your blood pressure to an
unsafe level.
-Your doctor determines that sexual
activity poses a health risk for you.
You have a known sensitivity or allergy
to any component of Levitra. The use
of Levitra offers no protection against
sexually transmitted diseases. Counseling
of patients about protective measures
necessary to guard against sexually
transmitted diseases, including the
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV),
should be considered.
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