U.S. Brand Names

Levitra®

Canadian Brand Names

Levitra®

Mexican Brand Names

Levitra

Pharmacologic Category

Phosphodiesterase-5 Enzyme Inhibitor

Reasons not to take this medicine

• This medicine is not for use in females.

• If you have an allergy to vardenafil or any other part of this medicine.

• Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.

• If you are taking any of these medicines: Isosorbide dinitrate, isosorbide mononitrate, or nitroglycerin.

• If you use drugs called “poppers” like amyl nitrate and butyl nitrate.

• If you have been told not to have sex by healthcare provider.

What is this medicine used for?

• This medicine is used to treat impotence.

How does it work?

• Vardenafil improves response to stimulation.

How is it best taken?

• Take this medicine 60 minutes before sexual intercourse.

• Take this medicine with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.

What do I do if I miss a dose? (does not apply to patients in the hospital)

• This medicine is taken on an as needed basis. Do not take one dose more often than every 24 hours, unless instructed by healthcare provider.

What are the precautions when taking this medicine?

• If you have a bleeding disorder, talk with healthcare provider.

• If you have heart disease, talk with healthcare provider.

• If you have kidney disease, talk with healthcare provider.

• If you have liver disease, talk with healthcare provider.

• If you have had a stroke within the last 6 months, talk with healthcare provider.

• If you have ulcer disease, talk with healthcare provider.

• Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix well with other medicines.

• Do not take this medicine with other medicines used to treat change in sexual ability or desire.

• Avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice.

• Avoid alcohol (includes wine, beer, and liquor).

• To protect against sexually-transmitted diseases, use a latex condom.

What are some possible side effects of this medicine?

• Flushing. Wearing layers of clothes or summer clothes and cool environment may help.

• Headache.

• Belly pain or heartburn.

• Nasal congestion.

What should I monitor?

• Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the same?

Reasons to call healthcare provider immediately

• If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center or emergency department immediately.

• Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.

• Penile erection that lasts longer than 4 hours.

• Chest pain or pressure or fast heartbeat.

• Severe dizziness or passing out.

• Sudden change or loss of vision.

• Change in hearing.

• Any rash.

• No improvement in condition or feeling worse.

How should I store this medicine?

• Store at room temperature.

• Protect from moisture. Do not store in a bathroom or kitchen.

General statements

• If you have a life-threatening allergy, wear allergy identification at all times.

• Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's medicine.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.

• Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products, supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).

• Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

• Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including over-the-counter, natural products, or vitamins.

• Read the package insert for more details.

Created: 2006-10-13 16:15:59.0

Modified: 2008-01-25 11:43:58.0

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