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Side effects of levitra
Levitra (Vardenafil HCI) is a prescription only anti-impotence drug, similar to Viagra. Manufactured by Bayer and GlaxoSmithKline, Levitra was approved by FDA in 2003. Levitra quickly gained popularity among men suffering from erectile dysfunction (ED) due to its fast acting and long lasting properties.
Belonging to a family of drugs called PDE5 Inhibitors, Levitra helps increase blood flow to the penis, so it may help men with ED get and keep an erection that lasts long enough to have successful sex. Levitra is not a cure for ED, you need to take it each time you want to have sex.
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What are the side effects of Levitra?
The common, adverse Levitra side effects are the same as with other PDE5 inhibitors such as Viagra and Cialis. Most common side effects of Levitra are headache, flushing, stuffy or runny nose, and upset stomach. These Levitra side effects should go away within a few hours.
Less common Levitra side effects include sensitivity of the eyes to sunlight, high or low blood pressure, fainting, stiffness in muscles, effects on vision, and painful or spontaneous erections.
As with all prescription medication, possible Levitra side effects will vary from person to person. It is likely that you may not experience any of the listed side effects of Levitra. If after buy Levitra however you feel that these Levitra side effects do not go away on their own or are particularly bothersome, please do not hesitate to consult your doctor.
Rarely noticed Levitra Side Effects
Some of the rarely observed side effects in PDE5 inhibitors like Levitra include -
Priapism - Basically, priapism is an erection that won't go away. If you get an erection that lasts more than four hours, get medical help right away. Priapism must be treated as soon as possible or lasting damage can happen to your penis, including the inability to have erections.
Vision changes - Some men also experienced vision changes such as seeing a blue tinge to objects or having difficulty telling the difference between the colors blue and green. In rare instances, men taking Levitra reported a sudden decrease or loss of vision in one or both eyes, or a sudden loss or decrease in hearing, sometimes with ringing in the ears and dizziness. It is not possible to determine whether these events are related directly to these medicines, to other factors such as high blood pressure or diabetes, or to a combination of these. If you experience any of these symptoms, stop taking Levitra and call a doctor immediately.
Problems related to Heart - In rare cases, people taking Levitra for erectile dysfunction have also experienced serious problems that occur in the heart, brain, or blood vessels. Levitra side effects in such a case could include - heart attack, sudden death, serious irregular heart rhythms, stroke, transient ischemic attack (TIA) which is also called a mini-stroke, high blood pressure (hypertension), bleeding within the brain or in the spaces just outside the brain, bleeding in the lungs.
Allergies - Serious allergic reactions to Levitra are unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of Levitra side effects in case of serious allergic reaction include rash, itching, unusual swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing.
Drug Interactions with Levitra
- Levitra should not be used by men taking nitrate medications (such as nitroglycerin, isosorbide mononitrate, and isosorbide dinitrate), because combining them with Levitra might provoke potentially life-threatening hypotension (low blood pressure).
- Some recreational drugs called "poppers" also contain nitrates, such as amyl nitrate and butyl nitrate. Do not use Levitra if you are using these drugs. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure if any of your medicines are nitrates.
- Men taking alpha-blocker medicines sometimes prescribed for prostate problems or high blood pressure should not order Levitra. If Levitra is taken with alpha-blockers, your blood pressure could suddenly drop to an unsafe level. You could get dizzy and faint.
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Precautions
- Discuss your medical condition with your physician such as - recent stroke, heart attack, low or high blood pressure, degenerative eye diseases, kidney problems, heart or liver ailment, leukemia, stomach ulcers, bleeding disorder (such as hemophilia), and/or any physical condition that affects the shape of the penis to ensure Levitra is right for you.
- Do not buy Levitra if your doctor determines that sexual activity poses a health risk for you.
- Avoid placing order for Levitra if you have a known sensitivity or allergy to any of the components of Levitra.
- Levitra does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases (e.g. HIV, Hepatitis B, gonorrhea, syphilis).
- Levitra is not indicated for use in women.
- Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while you are being treated with Levitra unless your doctor instructs you otherwise.
- Levitra might make you feel dizzy or affect your vision. If you feel either of these effects, do not drive or perform potentially hazardous activities until your symptoms have gone.
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