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Uses
Levitra is a prescription medicine taken by mouth
for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED) in men.
It can help a majority of men with erectile dysfunction
get and keep an erection when they become sexually
excited.
How to take levitra
Take Levitra as your doctor prescribes. Levitra comes
in different doses (2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, and 20 mg). For
most men, the recommended starting dose is 10 mg. Take
Levitra no more than once a day. Doses should be taken
at least 24 hours apart. Some men can only take a low
dose of Levitra because of medical conditions or medicines
they take. Your doctor will prescribe the dose that is
right for you.
- If
you are older than 65 or have liver problems, your
doctor may start you on a lower dose of Levitra.
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If you are taking certain other medicines your doctor
may prescribe a lower starting dose and limit you
to one dose of Levitra in a 72-hour (3 days) period.
Take 1 Levitra tablet about 1 hour (60 minutes) before
sexual activity. Some form of sexual stimulation is
needed for an erection to happen with Levitra. Levitra
may be taken with or without meals.
Do
not change your dose of Levitra without talking to your
doctor. Your doctor may lower your dose or raise your
dose, depending on how your body reacts to Levitra.
Overdose
Levitra
If you take too much Levitra, call your
doctor or emergency room right away.
Storage
condition of levitra
Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees
F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Keep
this and all medications out of the reach of children.
Possible side effect of levitra
The most common side effects with Levitra are headache,
flushing, stuffy or runny nose, indigestion, upset stomach,
or dizziness. These side effects usually go away after
a few hours. Call your doctor if you get a side effect
that bothers you or one that will not go away.
Precautions
Before taking Levitra, tell your doctor about all your
medical problems, including if you:
- have
heart problems such as angina, heart failure, irregular
heartbeats, or have had a heart attack. Ask your »doctor
if it is safe for you to have sexual activity.
- have
low blood pressure or have high blood pressure that
is not controlled
- have
had a stroke
or any family members have a rare heart condition
known as prolongation of the QT interval (long QT
syndrome)
- have
liver problems
- have
kidney problems and require dialysis
- have
retinitis pigmentosa, a rare genetic (runs in families)
eye disease
-
have stomach ulcers
- have
a bleeding problem
- have
a deformed penis shape or Peyronie's disease
- have
had an erection that lasted more than 4 hours
- have
blood cell problems such as sickle cell anemia, multiple
myeloma, or leukemia
Drug
Interactions
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take including
prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins,
and herbal supplements. Levitra and other medicines
may affect each other. Always check with your doctor
before starting or stopping any medicines. Especially
tell your doctor if you take any of the following:
- medicines
called nitrates
-
medicines called alpha-blockers. These include Hytrin®
(terazosin HCl), Flomax® (tamsulosin HCl), Cardura®
(doxazosin mesylate), Minipress® (prazosin HCl)
or Uroxatral® (alfuzosin HCl).
- medicines
that treat abnormal heartbeat. These include quinidine,
procainamide, amiodarone and sotalol.
ritonavir (Norvir®) or indinavir sulfate (Crixivan®)
ketoconazole or itraconazole (such as Nizoral®
or Sporanox®)
erythromycin
other medicines or treatments for ED
NOTES
Do not share this medicine with others for whom it was
not prescribed. Do not use this medicine for other health
conditions. Keep this medicine out of the reach of children.
If using this medicine for an extended period of time,
obtain refills before your supply runs out.
Levitra is not a hormone or aphrodisiac, it works only
when a man is sexually stimulated.
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