Levitra is an erectile dysfunction medication containing vardenafil. Vardenafil relaxes smooth muscles in your blood vessels which increases blood flow around your body and to your penis. When combined with sexual stimulation, this can help males to get and maintain an erection. Levitra will only work to cause an erection when sexually stimulated and does not cure erectile dysfunction or increase sexual desire.

Always read the medication information and instructions before using this medication.
Always follow your doctor’s directions.

• Levitra can be taken with or without food.
• Levitra should be taken an hour before sexual activity.
• Do not take Levitra more than once with a 24-hour period.
• Levitra will only help you to get and maintain an erection when combined with sexual stimulation.

Make sure to tell your doctor:

• If you have any drug or other allergies.
• If you take any other prescription or over-the-counter medications.
• If you take any nitrate drugs including nitroglycerin, isosorbide dinitrate, isosorbide mononitrate and some recreational drugs including "poppers".
• Your medical history especially of heart disease, heart attack, angina, stroke, bleeding disorders, liver disease, kidney disease, eye or vision problems, irregular heartbeats, heart problems, blood cell disorders, stomach ulcers, long QT syndrome, seizures, high blood pressure, low blood pressure, blood diseases or stomach bleeding.
• If you have been told not to have sexual intercourse for health reasons.
• If you have any condition which affects the penis including angulation, cavernosal fibrosis, Peyronie’s disease or if you have ever had an erection which was painful or lasted for more than four hours.

Other information you should also know:

• Levitra should not be used by women or men younger than 18.
• Stop immediately and contact your doctor if, during sexual activity, you become nauseated, dizzy or suffer chest pain, numbness or tingling in your chest, neck, arms or jaw.

Common side effects of Levitra:

• Nausea or indigestion.
• Back pain.
• Headaches or dizziness.
• Muscle aches.
• Flushing.
• Stuffy or runny nose.

If you have any of the following side effects or vardenafil, seek medical help:

• An erection which lasts over four hours or is painful.
• Breathing problems.
• Vision changes.
• Hearing changes.
• Seizures.
• Chest pain.
• A fast or irregular heartbeat.
• Symptoms of an allergic reaction including difficulty breathing, hives or swelling in your face, lips or throat.

What is the generic alternative to Levitra?

Generic Levitra is known as vardenafil Hcl and is available in the same 5mg, 10mg and 20mg strengths.

How long does Levitra last?

Levitra should be taken one hour before sexual activity and lasts for between four and six hours.