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What is the most important information I should know about Levitra?
• Do not take Levitra if you are taking any of the following medicines:
· a nitrate such as nitroglycerin (Nitrostat, Nitrolingual, Nitro-Dur,Nitro-Bid, Minitran, Deponit, Transderm-Nitro, others), isosorbide dinitrate(Dilatrate-SR, Isordil, Sorbitrate), isosorbide mononitrate (Imdur, ISMO, Monoket),and others;
· a recreational drug such as amyl nitrate or nitrite ("poppers");or
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• Taking Levitra with any of these medications may cause very low bloodpressure, possibly resulting in dizziness, fainting, stroke, or heart attack
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• Refrain from further sexual activity and notify your doctor it you developdizziness, nausea, or angina (pain, tightness, discomfort, numbness, or tinglingin the chest, arms, neck, or jaw) during sexual activity canada levitra.
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What is Levitra?
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What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Levitra?
• Do not take Levitra if you are taking any of the following medicines:
· a nitrate such as nitroglycerin (Nitrostat, Nitrolingual, Nitro-Dur,Nitro-Bid, Minitran, Deponit, Transderm-Nitro, others), isosorbide dinitrate(Dilatrate-SR, Isordil, Sorbitrate), isosorbide mononitrate (Imdur, ISMO, Monoket),and others;
· a recreational drug such as amyl nitrate or nitrite ("poppers");or
· an alpha blocker such as doxazosin (Cardura), guanadrel (Hylorel),prazosin (Minipress), terazosin (Hytrin), alfuzosin (Uroxatral), tamsulosin(Flomax), and others canada levitra.
• Taking Levitra with any of these medications may cause very low bloodpressure, possibly resulting in dizziness, fainting, stroke, or heart attack
• Before taking Levitra, tell your doctor if you
· currently have or have ever had a heart attack, stroke, irregular heartbeats,angina (chest pain), or congestive heart failure;
· have high or low blood pressure;
· have a personal or family history of a rare heart condition known asprolongation of the QT interval (long QT syndrome);
· have liver problems;
· have kidney problems;
· have ever had blood problems, including sickle cell anemia, multiplemyeloma, or leukemia;
· have a bleeding or blood clotting disorder;
· have a stomach ulcer;
· a family history of degenerative eye disease (e.g., retinitis pigmentosa);or
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How should I take Levitra?
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• If you develop dizziness, nausea, or angina (pain, tightness, discomfort,numbness, or tingling in the chest, arms, neck, or jaw) during sexual activity,refrain from further sexual activity and notify your doctor canada levitra.
• Contact your doctor or seek emergency medical attention for any erectionthat lasts longer than 4 hours canada levitra. A sustained erection can damage the penis canada levitra.
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What happens if I miss a dose?
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What happens if I overdose?
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What should I avoid while taking Levitra?
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What are the possible side effects of Levitra?
• If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop takingLevitra and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately:
· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat;swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
· chest pain or an irregular heartbeats;
· swelling of the ankles or legs;
· shortness of breath;
· prolonged or severe dizziness;
· fainting;
· a prolonged (lasting longer than 4 hours) or painful erection;
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· flushing;
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· stomach upset;
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• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur canada levitra. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome canada levitra.
What other drugs will affect Levitra?
• Do not take Levitra if you are taking any of the following medicines:
· a nitrate such as nitroglycerin (Nitrostat, Nitrolingual, Nitro-Dur,Nitro-Bid, Minitran, Deponit, Transderm-Nitro, others), isosorbide dinitrate(Dilatrate-SR, Isordil, Sorbitrate), isosorbide mononitrate (Imdur, ISMO, Monoket),and others;
· a recreational drug such as amyl nitrate or nitrite ("poppers");or
· an alpha blocker such as doxazosin (Cardura), guanadrel (Hylorel),prazosin (Minipress), terazosin (Hytrin), alfuzosin (Uroxatral), tamsulosin(Flomax), and others canada levitra.
• Taking Levitra with any of these medications may cause very low bloodpressure, possibly resulting in dizziness, fainting, stroke, or heart attack
• Before taking Levitra, tell your doctor if you are taking any of thefollowing medications:
· any other drug used to treat impotence, such as alprostadil (Caverject,Muse, Edex) or yohimbine (Yocon, Yodoxin, others);
· the antibiotic drug erythromycin (E-Mycin, Eryc, Ery-Tab, others);
· an antifungal medication such as itraconazole (Sporanox) or ketoconazole(Nizoral);
· a medication used to treat irregular heartbeats such as quinidine (Quinaglute,Quinidex, Quin-Release), procainamide (Procan SR, Procanbid, Pronestyl), amiodarone(Cordarone, Pacerone), or sotalol (Betapace, Sorine); or
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Where can I get more information?
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