Erectile dysfunction used to be considered untreatable but this rapid growth in science has proven it wrong. Different medications have been introduced to cure it. One of such drugs is levitra. Levitra is also used to treat various conditions but is most commonly used in the treatment of impotence. The class of drugs to which levitra belongs is known as phosphodiesterase inhibitors. The chemical used in it is called vardenafil.
Erectile dysfunction or impotence occurs due to the improper flow of blood to penis. Levitra relaxes the muscles and increases the blood flow to the penis at the time of sexual activity. Always make sure that you take the dosage of levitra as per the doctor’s prescription. Never take any smaller or bigger dose for a longer period other than recommended by doctor. Usually it is recommended to take once daily but the doctor can change the dosage in order to assure that you are getting the maximum benefit from it. The drug can be used with or without used as directed by the doctor. Take levitra when it is required that is before starting the sexual activity. Simply taking drugs won’t be affected if the proper instructions of doctor are not being followed. Always use dry hands while taking the pill and never swallow it whole or chew it. Let the pill dissolve on your tongue.
There are certain precautions which should be followed by the levitra user. Because using levitra with certain other medicines can cause serious problem. Such as using vardenafil with nitrate drugs can cause serious decrease in blood pressure. It can be harmful for the people suffering from heart problem, cholesterol problem, diabetes, high blood pressure. Therefore always mention these problems to the doctor before getting prescribed for levitra to make sure the drug is safe for those suffering from the mentioned disease. The wrong dosage can cause a vision loss. Also avoid using grapefruit and its product while using it because it can cause some serious side effects.
There are various side effects of this drug. Common side effects are sneezing; redness on different parts of bodies or stuffy nose but these side effects does not require doctor attention. The major side effects, needs immediate doctor attention. Some of the major side effects are: diarrhea, changes in vision, problem with moving, eye pain, face swelling, cold sweats, confusion, dizziness and vomiting. The most commonly observed side effect of vardenafil is headache.
I am General practitioner (GP) in Melbourne since 2006.