Levitra for men with erection problems

Levitra is a drug intended for men with erection problems. The main components of the drug are type 5 PDE inhibitors. Levitra is a medicine and is available only on prescription.

Composition and release form

The active substance of the drug is vardenafil, which improves blood circulation in the pelvic organs and enhances the response to erotic stimulation. The medicine is produced in tablet form, dosage of 5, 10 and 20 mg. Packed in cardboard boxes, blisters of one or four tablets.

How it works

The main indication for use is erectile dysfunction. The medicine is also indicated for men with reduced libido and premature ejaculation.

Erectile dysfunction is caused by impaired blood supply in the pelvic organs under the action of enzymes. The drug blocks their action, providing a stable erection. The use of Levitra is useless without sexual stimulation. Also, the medicine helps to delay ejaculation, which helps to prolong sexual intercourse.

How to take

It is important to take the drug correctly. The main recommendations of the instructions for using Levitra are as follows:

• The medication does not depend on the diet;
• The initial dosage is not more than 10 mg;
• It is necessary to take the drug half an hour before the planned sexual activity;
< li>The drug is used no more than once a day to allow the body to rest from the drug;
• Patients who have had prostate surgery and who have diabetes need the drug at a dose of 20 mg;
• For men over sixty, the standard dose is a 5 mg tablet;
• The maximum dosage of the active substance of the drug per day is 40 mg;
• Grapefruit juice weakens the effect of the drug.

The actual duration of the remedy is 5-12 hours. When taking the medication before meals, the onset of action is reduced to 10 minutes, after eating it increases to one hour.

Contraindications

Levitra tablets are contraindicated in the following situations:

• In diseases of the heart and blood vessels;
• In violation of amino acid metabolism;
• When recovering from a heart attack or other diseases that impose restrictions on sexual activity;
< li>When using medicines containing nitrates and prescribed for HIV;
• In combination with similar drugs for erectile dysfunction;
• For diseases of the retina;
• In adolescence .

With diseases of the liver and kidneys, as well as when taking Ketoconazole, Erythromycin and their analogues. Taking the medicine is possible only under the supervision of a doctor with strict adherence to individual recommendations.

Side effects

Reception of Levitra with a dosage of more than 20 mg in most cases causes a number of adverse reactions:

• Migraine, dizziness, loss of energy;
• Surges in blood pressure;
• Nausea;
• Swelling of the nasal mucosa, rhinitis;
• Poor vision;
• Swelling;
• Back pain;
• Pain during erection.

There have been cases of visual impairment, coinciding in time with the intake of this drug and others containing type 5 PDE, but a direct relationship has not been established. With a severe overdose (more than 80 mg for a long time), severe intoxication occurs, requiring urgent medical attention.

Alcohol compatibility

The combination of Levitra with alcoholic beverages is not contraindicated, however, in this case, the drug may affect the liver. In addition, alcoholic beverages tend to slow down the onset of erection and reduce sexual excitability, so the effect of the drug can be significantly weakened. Possible side effects.

When buying Levitra tablets, the price will be different, depending on the concentration of vardenafil and packaging:

• 10 mg tablets - about 1000;
• Four - 3400.

Analogues

Generic Levitra contains the same active ingredient as the original, but auxiliary ones differ. Popular analogues can be called drugs:

• Viagra is a classic remedy for impotence, based on sildenafil, which acts similarly to vardenafil. The medicine is very similar to Levitra in terms of duration.
• Cialis - lasts 2-3 days, there are much more side effects and contraindications. The active substance of the drug is tadalafil.

Levitra is preferred over Cialis and Viagra for reasons such as lower price, less risk of side effects, fast action, quality according to European standards.