Levitra for high blood pressure

The question of using a stimulating drug in the presence of signs of hypertension is decided by the attending physician. If there is a risk of an uncontrolled rise in blood pressure, the patient should completely abandon the use of a sexual stimulant in order to reduce the likelihood of a hypertensive crisis, which is often pumped by death.

How to take an impotence drug for hypertension

Determining the severity of hypertension

The use of a pill designed to stimulate erectile abilities is permitted if a man has mild signs of hypertension. To determine the patient's tendency to hypertension, the doctor:

• studies the patient's lifestyle, gets to know the patient's bad habits and eating behavior
• analyzes data from the anamnesis of the patient with impotence and his immediate family
• studies the clinical picture of previously occurring disorders health
• determines the state of the cardiovascular system
• determines the likelihood of developing vascular diseases and the presence of a predisposition to hypertension
• performs several periodic control measurements of blood pressure
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In the presence of minor fluctuations in blood pressure, which quickly returns to normal and does not cause a sharp deterioration in health, doctors often allow the use of Levitra. An important condition for the use of vardenafil, which stimulates male sexual ability, is the absence of tangible consequences of changes in blood pressure (weakness, migraine, dizziness). If patients have persistent pressure drops, when it is difficult to restore normal values, doctors recommend refusing to take Levitra, since the medication can complicate the situation.





Permissible dosage of Levitra




If there is a risk of developing hypertension, the physician recommends that the patient stop taking the maximum doses of the stimulant. As a rule, to achieve a noticeable stimulating effect, it is enough for patients to take 5-10 mg of vardenafil. The specific dosage of the drug is calculated by the attending physician, who preliminarily establishes the state of the cardiovascular and genitourinary systems. Persons over 65 years of age, as well as patients with lactic insufficiency, should not take more than 5 mg of vardenafil per day. A significant reduction in dosage is undertaken due to the reduced clearance of active components, which can be retained in the body and cause side effects.





Medication combination




Patients suffering from high blood pressure often require the constant use of certain medications that have antihypertensive effects. Therefore, persons receiving specialized treatment should consult in advance with the attending physician about the admissibility of taking sexual stimulants. CYP inhibitors (cimetidine, ketoconazole) have the ability to decrease vardenafil clearance. An increase in the concentration of vardenafil is noted with the use of ketoconazole, itraconazole, indinavir and ritonavir. Doctors warn patients against the simultaneous administration of Levitra with nitric oxide donors and nitrate-containing medicines.





Side effects




If the patient violates the instructions specified in the annotation to the drug, then the risk of the following side effects increases:




• increased anxiety and nervous irritability, muscle tension and cramps
• dizziness and migraine, general weakness and drowsiness
• ischemia and angina pectoris, periodic sudden facial flushing
• changes in blood pressure indicators
• congestive hyperemia of the nasal mucous membranes, nosebleeds and shortness of breath
• liver dysfunction, exacerbation of digestive diseases
• increased lacrimation and increased intraocular pressure
• the formation of peripheral edema
• the development of a painful prolonged erection that does not go away after ejaculation and threatens the onset of thrombosis in the veins of the pelvis
• anterior ischemic neuropathy of the optic nerve, capable cause permanent loss of visual function
• fainting, amnesia
• dry mouth and increased thirst, vomiting and gastroesophageal reflux disease
• hypersensitivity reactions on the skin and mucous shells




Contraindications




Persons with minor manifestations of hypertension cannot use vardenafil if detected: