Levitra

(vardenafil)

Levitra is an oral therapy for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED) or impotence.

Levitra is a new ED medication that received FDA approval for sale in the U.S. in late 2003. It is only the second drug to be approved for this purpose.

ED is a condition where the penis does not harden and expand when a man is sexually excited, or when he has problems keeping an erection.

Below are answers to common questions about Levitra but they are only an overview and should not be substituted for personal medical advice from a licenced doctor.

What is Levitra?

Levitra (vardenafil) is a prescription medicine taken by mouth for the treatment of erectile dysfunction in males.

It is supplied in 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg, and 20mg doses. 10mg is recommended as the starting dose for most males.

Where Can I Buy Levitra?

10mg and 20mg Levitra is available online from eDrugsOnline.com.

How does Levitra work?

The body's normal response to sexual excitement is to increase blood flow to the penis causing an erection. Nitrous oxide is released into penile chambers called corpus cavernosum. The Nitrous oxide reacts with enzymes in the smooth muscle cells of the corpus cavernosum. This triggers smooth muscle relaxation which allows blood into the penis and causes an erection. Levitra acts on PDE5 which inhibits the reaction of the enzymes controlling smooth muscle relaxation and has an average response time of 60 minutes.

Who can take Levitra?

If you have ED your doctor can decide if Levitra is suitable for you.

Studies have shown it to be effective in Males over 18 with ED, including those men with diabetes and those who have had a prostatectomy.

Levitra is not suitable if -

you take "Nitrate" medication
you take "alpha-blocker" medication
your doctor has advised against sexual activity for medical reasons
you are allergic to any of the ingredients

Levitra ingredients

The active ingredient is vardenafil hydrochloride. Inactive ingedients are microcrystalline cellulose, crospovidone, colloidal silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, hypromellose, polyethylene glycol, titanium dioxide, yellow terric oxide, and red ferric oxide.

Levitra side effects

Common side effects include headaches, red face, runny nose, indigestion, upset stomach or dizziness but they usually go away within a few hours.

How should you take Levitra?

Levitra should only be taken orally once per day with a 24 hour break between uses. If you are over 65, have liver problems or are taking other medication your doctor may prescribe a lower than normal dose and extend the break to 72 hours.

Levitra takes between 30 - 120 minutes to become effective but fatty foods can delay response times by 18 - 50%.

Tell your Doctor

Before using Levitra advise your doctor if you -

have heart problems
have low or high blood pressure
or any family members have Long QT syndrome
have liver or kidney problems
have stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
have a deformed penis
have blood cell problems
have had an erection that lasted more than 4 hours