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generic Levitra, exactly
equal to Levitra Bayer.
LEVITRA (Bayer) is an FDA-approved
oral prescription medication for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED) in men. It is
available in 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, and 20 mg tablets and is taken only when needed. Take
LEVITRA no more than once a day.
What LEVITRA does:
LEVITRA helps increase blood flow to
the penis and may help men with ED get and keep an erection satisfactory for sexual
activity. Once a man has completed sexual activity, blood flow to his penis should
decrease and his erection should go away.
LEVITRA has been clinically shown to
improve erectile function even in men who had other health factors, like diabetes or
prostate surgery.
LEVITRA provided first time success
and reliable improvement of erection quality for many men. Men reported having harder
erections and improved overall sexual experiences.
LEVITRA works:
In major clinical trials in the
general ED population, LEVITRA improved the quality of erections for a majority of men.
A lot of guys who took LEVITRA were
satisfied the first time they tried it.
It's for the guy who needs a little
help once in a while and the guy who needs more frequent help.
Do not take LEVITRA if you:
- Take any form of medication known as "nitrates"
(a type of medicine used to relieve chest pain that can occur as a result of heart
disease). Taking LEVITRA in combination with nitrates (such as nitroglycerin, isosorbide
mononitrate, and isosorbide dinitrate) may result in serious side effects.
- Take medicines called "alpha-blockers"
(sometimes prescribed for prostate problems or high blood pressure). Taking LEVITRA with
alpha-blockers may drop your blood pressure to an unsafe level.
- Your doctor determines that sexual activity poses a
health risk for you.
- You have a known sensitivity or allergy to any component
of LEVITRA.
The most common side effects
with LEVITRA are:
- Headaches
- Flushing
- Stuffy or runny nose
LEVITRA may uncommonly cause:
- An erection that won't go away (priapism). If you get
an erection that lasts more than 4 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, such as seeing a blue tinge to
objects or having difficulty telling the difference between the colors blue and green.
These are not all the side
effects of LEVITRA. For more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
LEVITRA should not be taken more than
once a day. Your doctor can advise you whether LEVITRA is appropriate for you and can
select a dose that is right for you.
Remember, LEVITRA does not protect
you or your partner from sexually transmitted diseases including HIV. Before using
LEVITRA, you should tell your doctor about any medical problems you have and all
medications you are currently taking.
In an extensive clinical trial
program that included more than 50 trials and involved more than 4,400 men with erectile
dysfunction (ED), the results of one or more of these clinical trials showed:
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LEVITRA provided first time success and reliable improvement
of erectile function for many men.
- In a broad patient population, LEVITRA helped up to 85% of
men with erectile dysfunction achieve improved erections.
- Men reported having harder erections and improved overall
sexual experiences.
- What's more, LEVITRA has been clinically shown to improve
erectile function even in men who had other health factors, like diabetes or prostate
surgery.
Men taking nitrate drugs, often used
to control chest pain (also known as angina), should not take LEVITRA. Men who use
alpha-blockers, sometimes prescribed for high blood pressure or prostate problems, also should
not take LEVITRA. Such combinations could cause blood pressure to drop to an unsafe
level.
LEVITRA is not for everyone. LEVITRA is for use by
prescription only.
Men taking nitrate drugs, often used to control chest pain (also known as angina), should
not take LEVITRA. Men who use alpha-blockers, sometimes prescribed for high blood
pressure or prostate problems, also should not take LEVITRA. Such combinations
could cause blood pressure to drop to an unsafe level.
You should not take LEVITRA if your doctor determines that sexual activity poses a health
risk for you. LEVITRA does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases, including
HIV.
If you have any concerns about whether you can take LEVITRA, talk to your doctor.
What are the side effects of
LEVITRA?
The most commonly reported side
effects with LEVITRA are headache, flushing, and stuffy or runny nose. These side effects
usually go away after a few hours. Call your doctor if you get a side effect that bothers
you or one that will not go away. Men who experience an erection for more than four hours
should seek immediate medical attention.
LEVITRA may uncommonly cause:
- An erection that won't go away (priapism). If you get
an erection that lasts more than 4 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, such as seeing a blue tinge to
objects or having difficulty telling the difference between the colors blue and green.
These are not all the side effects of LEVITRA. For more
information, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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