A common problem faced by most men, mainly in the age range of 40-70 years, is Erectile Dysfunction (also known as Impotence). It refers to the inability or failure of a man to achieve and maintain an erection required for sexual intercourse. Stress or emotional problems in a relationship may also lead to ED. It is important to openly communicate with your partner about it. Also, you must consult a doctor before the matter gets too serious. Never stay silent about it. ED occurs when the blood cannot flow properly to the penile region. ED pills like Levitra help in relaxing the muscles, encouraging better blood flow into certain areas of the body, thus, resulting in an erection. Let us know more about Levitra in detail. Generic name: Vardenafil Active ingredient: Vardenafil HCL Inactive ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, crospovidone, colloidal silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, hypromellose, polyethylene glycol, titanium dioxide, yellow ferric oxide, and red ferric oxide Levitra is one of the PDE5 inhibitors that help treat impotence or ED in men. It was approved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on August 19, 2003. You must note that Levitra can only help a man achieve an erection when there is sexual stimulation. Also note that this pill does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases like HIV, gonorrhea, hepatitis B, syphilis etc. HOW TO TAKE THIS MEDICATION? Consult a doctor before taking this pill. Your medical condition will determine the right dosage for you. Follow all of the instructions given by your doctor. Given below are some general guidelines that will help you during its consumption. • It is an oral pill that can be taken with or without food. • Do not take it more than once a day. The doses should be 24 hours apart. • Take it about an hour before sexual activity. • Tell your doctor about the other drugs (prescribed, non-prescribed, vitamins, or herbal products) that you are currently taking so as to ensure their safe interactions with Vardenafil. • Intake of grapefruit or grapefruit juice, while you are taking this medication, can be dangerous to your health. This is because consumption of grapefruit can increase the risk of side effects. IMPORTANT POINTS • Do not take this pill with alcohol or any other such substances. This could have adverse effects on your health. • This drug can make you dizzy. Avoid any such activities that need you to be mentally alert like driving, operating big machinery etc. until it is safe for you to perform these activities. • Store it in a dry place at room temperature away from moisture, heat and direct sunlight. Also, do not keep it in the washroom. Keep it in a sealed box out of the reach of children. • This medication is made for adults. If you are under 18 years of age, use this medication only under medical supervision. SIDE EFFECTS Some of the common side effects of this medication are headaches, runny/stuffy nose, flushing, dizziness etc. Vision changes such as increased sensitivity to light (photophobia), blurred vision, difficulty in telling the difference between blue and green may occur. Hearing loss, a serious allergic reaction to this drug like rashes, itching/swelling (especially of face, tongue, throat etc.), severe dizziness, trouble breathing may occur. There could also be a painful or prolonged erection lasting up to 4 hours. Some more serious side effects include seizures (convulsions), irregular/fast/pounding heartbeat, temporary memory loss etc. Get immediate medical help if you experience these symptoms. This is not a complete list of the side effects. Consult your doctor to know more about it.
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