Levitra
Generic Name: vardenafil
Brand Names: Levitra
What is vardenafil?
Vardenafil relaxes muscles and increases blood flow to certain regions of the body.
Vardenafil is used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence).
Vardenafil may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
What is the most important information I should know about vardenafil?
Do not take vardenafil if you are also using nitrates for chest pain or heart problems. These include nitroglycerin (Nitrostat, Nitrolingual, Nitro-Dur, Nitro-Bid, and others), isosorbide dinitrate (Dilatrate-SR, Isordil, Sorbitrate), and isosorbide mononitrate (Imdur, ISMO, Monoket). Nitrates are also found in some of the drugs of entertainment such as amyl nitrate or nitrite ( "poppers"). Taking vardenafil with a nitrate can cause your blood pressure down to levels of severity, and cause fainting, stroke, or heart attack. During sexual activity, if you notice dizziness, nausea, or have pain, numbness, or tingling in your chest, arms, neck, or jaw, stop and call your doctor. You might be having a serious reaction to vardenafil. Do not take vardenafil more than once a day. Allow 24 hours to pass between your doses. Contact your doctor or seek emergency medical attention if your erection is painful or lasts longer than 4 hours. A prolonged erection (priapism) can hurt the penis.
Vardenafil can decrease blood flow to the optic nerve of the eye, resulting in vision loss. This has occurred in a small number of people who have taken sildenafil, most also had heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or prior to eye problems, and those over 50 years. Not known whether Vardenafil is the cause of vision loss.
Stop using vardenafil and seek emergency medical help if you have sudden vision loss.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking vardenafil?
Do not take vardenafil if you are also using nitrates for chest pain or heart problems. These include nitroglycerin (Nitrostat, Nitrolingual, Nitro-Dur, Nitro-Bid, and others), isosorbide dinitrate (Dilatrate-SR, Isordil, Sorbitrate), and isosorbide mononitrate (Imdur, ISMO, Monoket). Nitrates are also found in some of the drugs of entertainment such as amyl nitrate or nitrite ( "poppers"). Taking vardenafil with a nitrate can cause your blood pressure down to levels of severity, and cause fainting, stroke, or heart attack.
Vardenafil can decrease blood flow to the optic nerve, resulting in sudden loss of vision. This has happened in a small number of people who have taken sildenafil, most of whom also had heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or certain problems existing in the eye, and in people who smoke or are older than 50 years of age. Not known whether Vardenafil is the reason for the loss of vision. Stop using vardenafil and seek emergency medical attention if you have sudden vision loss.
Before taking vardenafil, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:
heart disease or heart rhythm problems;
recent history (last 6 months) of heart attack, angina (chest pain), or congestive heart failure;
recent history of stroke or blood clots;
personal or family history of "Long QT syndrome";
high or low blood pressure;
liver disease;
kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis);
a disorder of red blood cells, such as sickle cell anemia, multiple myeloma, or leukemia;
a bleeding disorder such as hemophilia;
a stomach ulcer;
retinitis pigmentosa (an inherited condition of the eye);
a physical deformity of the penis (Peyronie's disease), or
if you were told you can not have sex for health reasons.
If you have any of these conditions, you may need dosage adjustments or special tests to safely take vardenafil.
Pregnancy Category B by the FDA. It is anticipated that this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. Although vardenafil is not used in women is not known whether vardenafil passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. You may need to use a lower dose of this medication if you are over 65 years. Follow your doctor's instructions.
How should I take vardenafil?
Take vardenafil exactly as prescribed. Do not take it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended by your doctor.
Take each dose with a full glass of water.
Vardenafil can be taken with or without food.
Vardenafil is usually taken only when needed, about 60 minutes before intercourse. This medication can help achieve an erection when sexual stimulation occurs. The erection will not occur just by taking the pill. Follow your doctor's instructions.
Do not take vardenafil more than once a day. Allow 24 hours to pass before taking another pill. Contact your doctor or seek emergency medical attention if your erection is painful or lasts 4 hours. A prolonged erection (priapism) can hurt the penis. Store this medication at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What if I miss a dose?
Since vardenafil is used as needed, is not considered likely to have a set schedule for taking medicine.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much medicine.
Symptoms of overdose may include back pain, muscle pain, or vision problems.
What should I avoid while taking vardenafil?
Avoid drinking alcohol, which can increase some of the side effects of vardenafil.
Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may interact with vardenafil. Talk to your doctor about the use of grapefruit products. Not increase or decrease the amount of grapefruit products in your diet without first talking to your doctor.
Do not use any other drug to treat impotence, such as alprostadil (Caverject, Muse, Edex) or yohimbine (fluconazole, doxazosin, others), unless your doctor tells you to.
What are the possible side effects of vardenafil?
Stop using vardenafil and seek emergency medical attention if you have sudden vision loss. Seek emergency medical attention if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. When you have sex, if you feel dizzy or nauseated, or have pain, numbness, or tingling in your chest, arms, neck, or jaw, stop what you're doing and call your doctor immediately. You may be having a serious side effect of vardenafil.
Stop using vardenafil and call your doctor if you have any of these serious side effects:
sudden loss of vision;
ringing in your ears, or sudden loss of hearing;
chest pain or heavy feeling, pain spreading to the arm or shoulder, nausea, sweating, general ill feeling;
irregular heartbeat;
swelling of your hands, ankles, or feet;
shortness of breath;
vision changes;
feeling like you might faint, fainting;
- penis erection that is painful or lasts 4 hours or more., or
seizures.
The less serious side effects may include:
This not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice related to side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA by calling 1-800 - FDA-1088. You may report side effects to the FDA by calling 1-800 - FDA-1088.
What other drugs will affect vardenafil?
Do not take vardenafil if you are also using nitrates for chest pain or heart problems, including nitroglycerin (Nitrostat, Nitrolingual, Nitro-Dur, Nitro-Bid, nitrite, nitrite, Transderm-Nitro), isosorbide dinitrate (Dilatrate-SR , Isordil, Sorbitrate), and isosorbide mononitrate (Imdur, ISMO, Monoket), or recreational drugs such as amyl nitrate or nitrite ( "poppers").
Before taking vardenafil, tell your doctor about all the medicines you use for erectile dysfunction, or if you are using any of the following medications:
conivaptan (Vaprisol);
diclofenac (Arthrotec, Cataflam, Voltaren, Flector Patch, Solareze);
imatinib (Gleevec);
isoniazid (for treating tuberculosis);
an antidepressant such as nefazodone;
an antibiotic such as clarithromycin (Biaxin), clotrimazole (Mycelex Troche), dalfopristin / quinupristin (Synercid), erythromycin (EES, EryPed, Ery-Tab, Erythrocin), itraconazole (Sporanox), ketoconazole (Nizoral), telithromycin (Ketek), or voriconazole (Vfend);
medicine to treat high blood pressure or prostate disorder, such as alfuzosin (Uroxatral), doxazosin (Cardura), prazosin (Minipress), terazosin (Hytrin), tamsulosin (Flomax);
medicine for the heart or blood pressure like diltiazem (Cardizem, Dilacor, Tiazac), nicardipine (Cardene), rhythm (eg, Quinidex, Quin-Release) or verapamil (Calan, Covera, Isoptin, Verelan);
heart rhythm medicine such as amiodarone (Cordarone, Pacerone), quinidine (Quinidex, Quinaglute), procainamide (Procan, Pronestyl) or sotalol (Betapace), or
medicines against HIV / AIDS, such as atazanavir (Reyataz), delavirdine (Rescriptor), fosamprenavir (Lexiva), indinavir (Crixivan), nelfinavir (Viracept), saquinavir (Invirase), or ritonavir (Norvir).
This list is not all drugs that can interact with vardenafil, and there may be other drugs. Tell your doctor about all medications you use, whether prescribed or not. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.
Where can I get more information?
- Your pharmacist has information about vardenafil.
- Keep in mind, keep this and all other medicines out of reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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