levitra ny ny
vardenafil (var DEH na fil)
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
· an alpha blocker such as doxazosin (Cardura), guanadrel (Hylorel),prazosin (Minipress), terazosin (Hytrin), alfuzosin (Uroxatral), tamsulosin(Flomax), and others levitra ny ny.
• Taking Levitra with any of these medications may cause very low bloodpressure, possibly resulting in dizziness, fainting, stroke, or heart attack
• Contact your doctor or seek emergency medical attention for any erectionthat lasts longer than 4 hours levitra ny ny. A sustained erection can damage the penis levitra ny ny.
• 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 levitra ny ny.
• Do not take Levitra more than once a day levitra ny ny. In some cases, use of Levitramay be restricted to once every 72 hours (3 days) levitra ny ny. Follow your doctor's instructions levitra ny ny.
What is Levitra?
• Levitra relaxes muscles within the penis levitra ny ny. This allows increased bloodflow into the penis which is necessary to achieve and maintain an erection levitra ny ny.
• Levitra is used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence) levitra ny ny.
• Levitra may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide levitra ny ny.
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 levitra ny ny.
• 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
· have a physical deformity of the penis such as Peyronie's disease levitra ny ny.
• You may not be able to take Levitra, or you may require a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listedabove levitra ny ny.
• Although Levitra is not indicated for use by women, it is in the FDApregnancy category B levitra ny ny. This means that Levitra is not expected to be harmfulto an unborn baby levitra ny ny. Levitra should not be taken by women levitra ny ny.
• It is not known whether Levitra passes into breast milk levitra ny ny. Levitra shouldnot be taken by women levitra ny ny.
• If you are over 65 years of age, you may be more likely to experienceside effects from Levitra levitra ny ny. Your doctor may prescribe a lower dose of the medication levitra ny ny.
How should I take Levitra?
• Take Levitra exactly as directed by your doctor levitra ny ny. If you do not understandthese directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you levitra ny ny.
• Take each dose with a full glass of water levitra ny ny.
• Levitra can be taken with or without food levitra ny ny.
• Levitra is usually taken when needed levitra ny ny. Generally, it is taken about 1hour before sexual activity levitra ny ny. The medication can help achieve an erection whensexual stimulation occurs levitra ny ny. An erection will not occur just by taking a pill levitra ny ny. Follow your doctor's instructions levitra ny ny.
• Levitra should not be taken with grapefruit or grapefruit juice levitra ny ny. Levitracan interact with grapefruit and grapefruit juice, and the interaction may havedangerous effects levitra ny ny. You should discuss the use of grapefruit and grapefruit juicewith your doctor levitra ny ny.
• Do not take Levitra more than once a day levitra ny ny. In some cases, use of Levitramay be restricted to once every 72 hours (3 days) levitra ny ny. Follow your doctor's instructions levitra ny ny.
• 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 levitra ny ny.
• Contact your doctor or seek emergency medical attention for any erectionthat lasts longer than 4 hours levitra ny ny. A sustained erection can damage the penis levitra ny ny.
• Store this medication at room temperature away from moisture and heat levitra ny ny.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Levitra is used as needed, so you are not likely to miss a dose levitra ny ny.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected levitra ny ny.
• Symptoms of a Levitra overdose are not known, but are likely to includechest pain, back pain, dizziness, an irregular heartbeat, abnormal vision, andswelling of the ankles or legs levitra ny ny.
What should I avoid while taking Levitra?
• Do not take any other drug used to treat impotence, such as alprostadil(Caverject, Muse, Edex) or yohimbine (Yocon, Yodoxin, others), without firsttalking to your doctor levitra ny ny.
• Levitra should not be taken with grapefruit or grapefruit juice levitra ny ny. Levitracan interact with grapefruit and grapefruit juice, and the interaction may havedangerous effects levitra ny ny. You should discuss the use of grapefruit and grapefruit juicewith your doctor levitra ny ny.
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;
· dizziness, nausea, or angina (pain, tightness, discomfort, numbness,or tingling in the chest, arms, neck, or jaw); or
· back pain levitra ny ny.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur levitra ny ny. Continueto take Levitra and talk to your doctor if you experience
· flushing;
· mild dizziness;
· headache;
· nasal congestion;
· stomach upset;
· sensitivity of the eyes to light; or
· temporary blue tint in vision or other vision abnormalities levitra ny ny.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur levitra ny ny. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome levitra ny ny.
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 levitra ny ny.
• 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
· the HIV medications indinavir (Crixivan) or ritonavir (Norvir) levitra ny ny.
• You may not be able to take Levitra, or you may require a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring during treatment if you are taking any of the medicineslisted above levitra ny ny.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Levitra oraffect your condition levitra ny ny. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking any prescriptionor over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products levitra ny ny.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about Levitra written forhealth professionals that you may read levitra ny ny.
|
