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Common applications

Levitra is a medicine designed to treat erectile dysfunction and various other penis-related conditions. Erectile dysfunction can be especially troublesome, as it prevents a man from attaining a firm erection, therefore preventing him from enjoying normal sexual activities. Levitra can help you if you're experiencing such problems, by stimulating your organs and helping you achieve a great erection.

Levitra works by increasing the blood flow to the penis, therefore stimulating the growth of an erection and enabling the man to engage in regular sexual acts. Once the act has been finished, blood flow is once again reduced to its normal levels so that the erection can recede and the penis can return to its normal state.

Instructions

Levitra is packed in 20mg tablets for oral consumption. For most men with standard health indicators, the recommended starting dose is about 10mg, which should be taken about one hour before the sexual act is performed. The dosage can be modified according to any specific health conditions affecting the patient - in any case, it should not exceed 20mg, and should not drop below 5mg in order for the medicine to achieve an effect.

You should not take the drug more than once daily, and feeding does not play a role. Take note that Levitra is not a replacement for sexual stimulation, and you'll be unable to achieve an erection if you're not properly stimulated like normally.

Elderly individuals should consider alternative dosages - about 5mg as a starting dose is recommended for those over 65 years of age. People with hepatic impairment should not go over 10mg in any cases, and patients treating themselves with CYP3A4 inhibitors, such as ketoconazole, itraconazole, ritonavir, indinavir and erythromycin should also be careful not to take too much of the medicine.

Warnings

Individuals who've been advised against sexual activities because of underlying health problems should not take Levitra, or any similar drugs. If you're suffering from an angina and you're treating it with nitrates, using Levitra is strongly advised against, as the drug can have severe reactions with nitrates.

People with deformations in the penis - be it from birth or subsequent - should be wary of the possible complications involved with using products like Levitra. The medicine can also cause priapism, which is the inability to take down an erection, so individuals who're predisposed to that condition should also be careful when using Levitra.

Levitra has not been tested in combination with other similar products, so use it that way at your own risk. Levitra is not meant to protect you against sexually transmitted diseases, do not use it in place of proper protection. Women and children are not to use this product.

Precautions

You'll need to have a thorough discussion of your medical condition with your doctor before undergoing treatment with this drug - make sure you mention any conditions you're suffering from, and whether you're treating them with any drugs.

Pay special attention to heart and blood-related problems, such as strokes, high blood pressure, bleeding, etc. Vitamins and herbal supplements can play a major role in determining the outcome of your treatment, so do not omit them either.

Side effects

Levitra users most commonly report minor side effects such as headache, flushing, upset stomach, runny nose, and indigestion. Normally, those side effects recede shortly after the effects of the drug have worn off - if this is not the case with you, and you experience any side effects for prolonged periods of time, contact a doctor immediately.

In some rare cases, patients have experienced priapism, where the erection would not go away. This condition is not commonly experienced, but if it affects you, seek immediate medical attention as it can be dangerous if left untreated.

Final notes

Levitra should be stored in a dry, cool place, away from direct exposure to sunlight and any sources of moisture. Keep it out of reach for children.

Do not substitute the above information for a professional medical review. Always consult a doctor before using a medicine like Levitra. Do not share the medicine with people who do not have a prescription for it.