Generic Name: Vardenafil
ABOUT ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION
Erectile dysfunction (ED) or impotence is a physical
condition that occurs in men. It affects upto 20 million men in the US. ED
refers to the inability to attain or sustain an erection that is satisfactory
for sexual intercourse. There can be many factors that cause ED in men. There
are some factors that cause ED which will be discussed later. It is seen that
most men feel embarrased to talk about it. But this is not something to feel
ashamed of. This is a medical condition and if it gets serious, they are in
need of immediate medical help. The risk of ED increase as age increases.
People above the age of 60 are seen to have gotten this problem.
Here is a list of some of the reasons that can cause ED or
impotence in men.
- · Heart disease or narrowing of blood vessels
- · High cholestrol
- · Obesity and metabolic syndrome
- · Diabetes
- · High blood pressure
- · Injuries in the pelvic area or spinal cord
- · Smoking, alcoholism, drug abuse including cocaine use
- · Radiation therapy to the pelvic region
- · Structural or anatomical disorder of the penis ( Peyronie disease)
ABOUT LEVITRA
Levitra
is an ED pill that is very popular among the masses. It helps treat impotence
in men. The active ingredient present in Levitra is Vardenafil hydrochloride, a
chemical compound that is a member of a family of drugs known as PDE5
inhibitors. Each Levitra pill contains 5-20 mg of Vardenafil Hydrochloride
depending on the strength of the pill.
Uses: ED occurs
when there isn’t enough blood flow in the penis due to stiffening of blood
vessels. When you take Levitra, it helps in relaxing the blood vessels and
helps blood to flow into the penis. This causes an erection satisfactory for
sexual intercourse. Levitra, however, doesn’t protect against sexually
transmitted diseases. You must practice safe sex to not be a victim of such
diseases.
Side effects:
Some of the common recorded side effects
of taking Levitra include:
·
Stuffy nose
·
Upset stomach
·
Dizziness
·
Back pain
·
Flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly feeling)
But, if you notice yourself going through any of the below
mentioned side effects, you must at once stop using this drug and consult your
doctor. They are:
·
Vision problems
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Ringing in your ears or sudden hearing loss
·
Irregular heartbeat
·
Swelling in your hands, ankle and feet.
·
Breathing problems
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Feeling light headed, like you mught pass out
·
Heart attack symptoms
·
Penis erection that is painful or last longer
than 4 hours.
LEVITRA AND INTERACTIONS
Do not take Levitra with other similar medicines like Avanafil
(Standra), Sildenafil (Viagra) or Tadalafil (Cialis)
Tell your doctor about all the medicines that you use or have started or stopped using during your treatment with Levitra, mainly
Tell your doctor about all the medicines that you use or have started or stopped using during your treatment with Levitra, mainly
- · HIV/AIDS medicine – atazanavir, indinavir, ritonavir, saquinavir and others;
- · Drugs to treat high blood pressure or a prostate disorder – alfuzosin, doxazosin, prazosin, silodosin, terazosin, tamsulosin;
- · Heart rhythm medicine – amiodarone, dofetilide, disopyramide, dronedarone, procainamide, quinidine, sotalol;
- · Antifungal medicine- itraconazole, ketoconazole and others;
- · An antibiotic – clarithromycin, erythromycin, telithromycin and others;
- · all other medications you use for erectile dysfunction.
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