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Levitra

This is a medicine designed to deal with erectile dysfunctions, and a small variety of other penis-related problems. The medicine provides a small amount of sexual stimulation - enough to help attain an erection. Additionally, it increases the blood flow to the penis, giving you a stable, long-lasting erection so you can enjoy your sexual activities. The medicine has been designed for male patients, and women and children should not use it. The medicine is only meant to stimulate you sexually, not protect you against diseases - do not use it as a substitute for proper sexual protection, and use condoms where appropriate.

Precautions

The medicine can badly interact with nitrates in all of their forms - for example, nitroglycerin, which is used in some medicines. Nitrates are also found in some recreational drugs, commonly referred to as "poppers". If you're using any of the above, do not use Levitra or similar products. If you're unsure whether any of your medications contain nitrates, talk to your doctor about it and list every medication you're currently using.

If you're using alternative medications to treat impotence or erectile dysfunction, be careful with your dosage. Your doctor may recommend additional monitoring of your health status in order to prevent any unwanted interactions between drugs. Drugs which fall into this category include antifungal medicines such as itraconazole or ketoconazole; rifamycins such as rifampin; cimetidine; erythromycin; medicine for high blood pressure; medicine for abnormal heartbeats such as quinidine, procainamide, amiodarone, or sotalol; hiv protease inhibitors such as ritonavir or indinavir, or st. John's wort.

If you're using medicines which affect the heart in any way, they may also interact with your Levitra usage and your health. Antibiotics and antidepressants are commonly used among those. The medication can also have negative effects if you've had previous penis-related problems - inform your doctor of any of those, including problems you may have been born with. Problems to pay special attention to include kidney and liver disorders, bleeding problems, retinitis pigmentosa, and stomach ulcers.

If you've been recommended to refrain from sexual activity by your doctor because of heart problems, this medication may harm you. Do not use it, and contact a doctor to decide on an alternative treatment instead.

Instructions

Your doctor will prescribe a dosage to you - follow it closely and do not alter it to your will; such actions can lead to harmful effects. The best time to take the medicine is about one hour before the sexual activity.

You should not use the medicine more than once per day. If you're using other medicines of the same kind you may need to reduce the dosage even further, going as low as once every three days. Your eating schedule is irrelevant to the usage of this medicine - you may take it on an empty stomach, as well as directly after a meal. The only relation is that eating fatty foods will slow down the absorption of the medicine by your body.

Warnings

If you've experienced allergic reactions to the medicine, or any of its ingredients, you must not use it before consulting a doctor. Do not drive a vehicle or operate dangerous machinery while under the influence of this medicine. The medicine causes drowsiness in some cases. Using alcohol can increase the side effects of the drug and make it even worse on you, so avoid consuming it in large quantities while under treatment with Levitra.

The dosage is very strict and should be closely followed. Free-willed alterations are unadvisable as they can cause irreversible harm to the patient. Using this medicine in combination with drugs that affect the heart rhythm can produce abnormal, rarely fatal heartbeats.

In all cases, contact a doctor before using this medication or any of its kind. It's a serious drug that can have adverse effects on your health, and you shouldn't take it lightly. Elderly patients should take special caution not to exceed the dosages set by their physicians, as they're more prone to side effects.

Side effects

Side effects that commonly occur from the use of this medicine include headaches, flushing, lightheadedness, dizziness. Some patients have reported vision changes and distortions in some rare cases, most often manifested as inability to distinguish between certain colors. Those side effects normally disappear shortly after the drug's effects have worn off, but if they don't, medical intervention may be required.

Sex can be very hard on your heart, especially as you grow older. If you notice any strange effects such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, stop the sexual activity as well as the drug's use, and seek medical attention - otherwise you risk serious long-term complications.

Allergic reactions to this drug haven't been common, but in case you do experience one, go to a doctor. Swelling, redness, rashes, difficulty breathing, and dizziness are the negative effects commonly associated with allergic reactions to this drug.

Overdose

If you suspect you may have overdosed, go to a hospital immediately. You may feel pain in some muscles and joints, especially around the back, and changes in your vision.

Final notes

If your erectile dysfunction symptoms do not recede but instead grow worse, consult a doctor. The medicine should not be shared with people who do not have a prescription for it - the risk for their health is great. The medicine must not be used to treat other medical conditions, as it has been specifically designed for the task of treating erectile dysfunction.

Drug interactions

This medicine can produce unwanted side effects when used in conjunction with other drugs. Additionally, some specific medications may prevent the drug from working. Check with a doctor to make sure you're not going to experience any unwanted interventions.

Storage

Keep the medicine in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight exposure and moisture. Keep it out of reach for children and pets.