Levitra is a medication administered orally for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. Levitra is administered orally in the form of a tablet, with or without food. It is normally taken about an hour before having sexual intercourse. In order for Levitra to exercise its full effect, some sort of sexual stimulation is also required. The maximum Levitra dosage is one a day.

Warnings Precautions

If you have had a heart attack, stroke, irregular heartbeat, angina (chest pains), 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, kidney or 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, consult your doctor before taking Levitra. Dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment may be required if you suffer from any of the above-listed conditions. The use of Levitra might not be recommended at all in some cases. Although Levitra is not recommended for use by women, it is in the B FDA pregnancy category, meaning that it does not have a harmful effect on the fetus. It is not clear whether Levitra is passed onto breast milk. The side effects of Levitra are more likely to be felt by people over 65 years of age and a lower dose of this medication might be prescribed in such cases.

Missing a Dose

Levitra is used in order to stimulate sexual intercourse and missing a dose is highly unlikely.

Possible Side Effects

Headaches, flushing, stuffy or runny nose are among the most common side effects of Levitra. Vision alterations, such as seeing a blue tinge to objects or having difficulty distinguishing between the colors blue and green may also be a result of the use of Levitra. In some cases Levitra may cause priapism (an erection that will not go away). It is imperative to treat priapism immediately in order to prevent long-term damage and a possible inability to have erections. If your erection lasts for more than 4 hours, seek medical help immediately. For more detailed information on the side effects of Levitra, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Storage

Store at 25?°C (77?°F). Variations in temperature of between 15 and 30?°C (59-86?°F) are permitted. Keep Levitra out of reach of children.

Overdose

Chest pains, back pain, dizziness, an irregular heartbeat, abnormal vision, and swelling of the ankles or legs are among the anticipated symptoms of a Levitra overdose. If you suspect an overdose, seek medical help immediately.

More Information

Do not take Levitra if you are simultaneously using “alpha-blockers” (sometimes prescribed for prostate problems or high blood pressure). Taking Levitra with alpha-blockers may cause your blood pressure to drop precipitously. Levitra should not be used if you are taking “nitrates” (a category of medicines used to relieve chest pains caused by heart disease). Serious side effects might occur as a result of combining Levitra with nitrates. Levitra does not protect you from sexually transmitted diseases. Patients should be informed on the use of protective measures against sexually transmitted diseases, including the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Levitra should not be used if you have a history of sensitivity or allergic reactions to any components of Levitra. It is up to your doctor to establish the degree of risk posed by using Levitra in your particular case.

Levitra resources:
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic3/levitra.htm
http://www.fda.gov/cder/consumerinfo/druginfo/levitra.htm
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a603035.html

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