Levitra (Vardenafil)

Levitra (Vardenafil) is a medication applied for treatment of erectile dysfunction. Being a phosphodiesterase inhibitor, Levitra works by relaxing the penile muscles and increasing blood flow into the genitals during the process of sexual stimulation. This combination helps to achieve erection. During clinical trials, many patients taking Levitra confirmed that they have greater success erections sufficient for sexual activity comparing to placebo. Levitra is proved to be an effective treatment that works for many people around the whole world.

For most people, the standard initial dose of Levitra is 10mg, orally administered about 15 minutes before expected sexual activity. The drug dose may be increased to a 20mg or decreased to 5mg depending on the drug efficacy and side effects. Your doctor may decide if you need dose adjustment in case if you have moderate hepatic impairment or if you are currently taking potent CYP3A4 inhibitors like itraconazole, ketoconazole, indinivir, erythromycin, or ritonavir. The drug is recommended to be taken once a day.

Levitra action is shown by the relaxation of the penile smooth muscles and dilation of the arteries. It stimulates the inflow of blood to genitals and slows the blood outflow, consequently, leading to erection sufficient for the normal sexual intercourse. Please, keep in mind that Levitra works only after sexual stimulation.
The drug alone will not provide you with an erection. After sex, the penis comes into non-erected state. Levitra cannot increase your libido. It cannot make you have sexual desire. Levitra shows its effect in 15 minutes. This medication is very quick in the erectile dysfunction group.
Levitra effect lasts for five hours, which is quite enough for normal sexual activity. Levitra effect can be demonstrated irrespectively of any food or alcohol. Drug is absorbed very quickly.

Levitra being a phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors is not recommended to be taken with nitrate medications, as combination of nitrates with Vardenafil may lead to life-threatening hypotension. Before taking Levitra, inform your doctor if you have ever had any kind of allergic reactions to any drugs, or if you have a history of cardiovascular disease, heart rhythm problems, stroke, high blood pressure, stomach ulcer, or liver disease.

Levitra is proved to be a very safe drug. It may cause in rare cases certain mild side-effects, such as back pain, abdominal pain, photosensitivity, blurred vision, myalgia, and skin itching. Side-effects disappear soon.