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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
· an alpha blocker such as doxazosin (Cardura), guanadrel (Hylorel),prazosin (Minipress), terazosin (Hytrin), alfuzosin (Uroxatral), tamsulosin(Flomax), and others watch the levitra commercial.
• 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 watch the levitra commercial. A sustained erection can damage the penis watch the levitra commercial.
• 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 watch the levitra commercial.
• Do not take Levitra more than once a day watch the levitra commercial. In some cases, use of Levitramay be restricted to once every 72 hours (3 days) watch the levitra commercial. Follow your doctor's instructions watch the levitra commercial.
What is Levitra?
• Levitra relaxes muscles within the penis watch the levitra commercial. This allows increased bloodflow into the penis which is necessary to achieve and maintain an erection watch the levitra commercial.
• Levitra is used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence) watch the levitra commercial.
• Levitra may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide watch the levitra commercial.
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 watch the levitra commercial.
• 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 watch the levitra commercial.
• 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 watch the levitra commercial.
• Although Levitra is not indicated for use by women, it is in the FDApregnancy category B watch the levitra commercial. This means that Levitra is not expected to be harmfulto an unborn baby watch the levitra commercial. Levitra should not be taken by women watch the levitra commercial.
• It is not known whether Levitra passes into breast milk watch the levitra commercial. Levitra shouldnot be taken by women watch the levitra commercial.
• If you are over 65 years of age, you may be more likely to experienceside effects from Levitra watch the levitra commercial. Your doctor may prescribe a lower dose of the medication watch the levitra commercial.
How should I take Levitra?
• Take Levitra exactly as directed by your doctor watch the levitra commercial. If you do not understandthese directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you watch the levitra commercial.
• Take each dose with a full glass of water watch the levitra commercial.
• Levitra can be taken with or without food watch the levitra commercial.
• Levitra is usually taken when needed watch the levitra commercial. Generally, it is taken about 1hour before sexual activity watch the levitra commercial. The medication can help achieve an erection whensexual stimulation occurs watch the levitra commercial. An erection will not occur just by taking a pill watch the levitra commercial. Follow your doctor's instructions watch the levitra commercial.
• Levitra should not be taken with grapefruit or grapefruit juice watch the levitra commercial. Levitracan interact with grapefruit and grapefruit juice, and the interaction may havedangerous effects watch the levitra commercial. You should discuss the use of grapefruit and grapefruit juicewith your doctor watch the levitra commercial.
• Do not take Levitra more than once a day watch the levitra commercial. In some cases, use of Levitramay be restricted to once every 72 hours (3 days) watch the levitra commercial. Follow your doctor's instructions watch the levitra commercial.
• 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 watch the levitra commercial.
• Contact your doctor or seek emergency medical attention for any erectionthat lasts longer than 4 hours watch the levitra commercial. A sustained erection can damage the penis watch the levitra commercial.
• Store this medication at room temperature away from moisture and heat watch the levitra commercial.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Levitra is used as needed, so you are not likely to miss a dose watch the levitra commercial.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected watch the levitra commercial.
• 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 watch the levitra commercial.
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 watch the levitra commercial.
• Levitra should not be taken with grapefruit or grapefruit juice watch the levitra commercial. Levitracan interact with grapefruit and grapefruit juice, and the interaction may havedangerous effects watch the levitra commercial. You should discuss the use of grapefruit and grapefruit juicewith your doctor watch the levitra commercial.
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 watch the levitra commercial.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur watch the levitra commercial. 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 watch the levitra commercial.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur watch the levitra commercial. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome watch the levitra commercial.
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 watch the levitra commercial.
• 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) watch the levitra commercial.
• 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 watch the levitra commercial.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Levitra oraffect your condition watch the levitra commercial. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking any prescriptionor over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products watch the levitra commercial.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about Levitra written forhealth professionals that you may read watch the levitra commercial.
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