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Levitra (vardenafil hydrochloride) is used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence). It is an erectile dysfunction agent that works by blocking a certain enzyme (phosphodiesterase-PDE5). Common side effects include headache, flushing, nasal stuffiness, stomach upset, heartburn, runny nose, dizziness, or nausea. The recommended starting dose of Levitra is 10 mg, taken orally, as needed, approximately 60 minutes before sexual activity. The dose may be increased to a maximum 20 mg or decreased to 5 mg based on efficacy and side effects. The maximum recommended dosing frequency is once per day. Levitra may interact with nitrate drugs for chest pain or heart…
What is Levitra? Levitra (vardenafil) relaxes muscles and increases blood flow to particular areas of the body. Levitra is used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence). Levitra may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Important information Do not take Levitra if you are also using a nitrate drug for chest pain or heart problems (such as nitroglycerin). Taking vardenafil with a nitrate medicine can cause a sudden and serious decrease in blood pressure. Slideshow: How A Little Blue Pill Changed The World How A Little Blue Pill Changed The World Stop using Levitra and get emergency…
Not all side effects for Levitra may be reported. You should always consult a doctor or healthcare professional for medical advice. Side effects can be reported to the FDA here. For the Consumer Applies to vardenafil: oral tablet, oral tablet disintegrating In addition to its needed effects, some unwanted effects may be caused by vardenafil (the active ingredient contained in Levitra). In the event that any of these side effects do occur, they may require medical attention. You should check with your doctor immediately if any of these side effects occur when taking vardenafil: Less common Arm, back, or jaw…
Side effects to: Cialis 10mg tablets when used in erectile dysfunction. Side-effects A medicine is only made available to the public if the clinical trials have shown that the benefits of taking the medicine outweigh the risks. Once a medicine has been licensed, information on the medicine’s effects, both intended and unintended, is continuously recorded and updated. Some side-effects may be serious while others may only be a mild inconvenience. Everyone’s reaction to a medicine is different. It is difficult to predict which side-effects you will have from taking a particular medicine, or whether you will have any side-effects at…
Viagra, Levitra or Cialis is often the first oral medication tried for erectile dysfunction. For most men who have trouble keeping an erection firm enough for sex (erectile dysfunction), these medications work well and cause few side effects. Sildenafil (Viagra), vardenafil (Levitra or Staxyn) and tadalafil (Cialis) are all medications that reverse erectile dysfunction by increasing nitric oxide, a chemical naturally produced by your body. Nitric oxide opens and relaxes blood vessels in the penis, helping you get and keep an erection. These erectile dysfunction medications don’t increase your sex drive and only cause erections when you are sexually stimulated.…
Headache, stomach upset, back pain, muscle pain, stuffy nose, flushing, or dizziness may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.To reduce the risk of dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.Sexual activity may put extra strain on your heart, especially if you have heart problems. If you have…
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. If you become dizzy or nauseated during sexual activity, or if you have pain, numbness, or tingling in your chest, arms, neck, or jaw, stop and call your doctor right away. You could be having a serious side effect of tadalafil. Stop using tadalafil and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects: changes in vision or sudden vision loss; ringing in your ears, or sudden hearing loss;…
SIDE EFFECTS OF CIALIS MEDICINE Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. Tadalafil was administered to over 9000 men during clinical trials worldwide. In trials of CIALIS for once daily use, a total of 1434, 905, and 115 were treated for at least 6 months, 1 year, and 2 years, respectively. For CIALIS for use as needed, over 1300 and 1000 subjects…
Cialis (tadalafil) is an oral drug that is used for treating impotence (erectile dysfunction, ED). It is in a class of drugs called phosphodiesterase inhibitors. The most common side effects of Cialis are facial flushing (reddening), headaches, stomach upset, diarrhea, flu-like symptoms, and nausea. Cialis also may cause low blood pressure, blurred vision and changes in color vision, abnormal ejaculation, and priapism. The recommended dose of Cialis is 5-20 mg per day taken before sexual activity. The breakdown and elimination of Cialis from the body may be decreased by erythromycin, ketoconazole (Nizoral), itraconazole (Sporanox), indinavir (Crixivan) and ritonavir (Norvir). Therefore,…
Many medications can cause side effects. A side effect is an unwanted response to a medication when it is taken in normal doses. Side effects can be mild or severe, temporary or permanent. The side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who takes this medication. If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of this medication with your doctor. The following side effects have been reported by at least 1% of people taking this medication. Many of these side effects can be managed, and some may go away on their own over time. Contact…