Levitra FAQs
What is Levitra?
This drug is one of the PDE5 inhibitors and it’s designed to allow the artery leading into your penis to dilate and so create an erection.
Can all men use Levitra?
If your physical health is good, the answer is yes, although older men may have to adjust the dosage. But, if you are taking any other drugs for health problems, some care is needed. First, if you have recently had a stroke or heart attack, you should see a doctor to make sure it’s safe for you to resume sexual activity. It may be a good idea to go through physical therapy to build up your strength first. Secondly, some of the drugs you may be taking can interact with Levitra and cause unwanted side effects. Do not combine Levitra with any drug containing a nitrate or designed to reduce blood pressure, regulate your heart beat, and so on. Care is also required if you are taking some antidepressants and antibiotics. You should always tell a doctor or pharmacists what drugs you are taking so that your safety can be protected.
What about food and drink?
In general, there are no problems with food. The only three things to remember are that if you eat or drink the juice of fresh grapefruit, this can change the rate at which Levitra is absorbed into your bloodstream. Similarly, if you eat a large meal before taking Levitra, it will slow down your sexual response. Finally, do not drink alcohol in any quantity. This can trigger an unpleasant loss of blood pressure.
Taking Levitra
You should only take the dosage recommended. Your sexual response will not be better if you take more. Indeed, if you do exceed the dosage or you take Levitra with one of the other drugs used to treat erectile dysfunction, this can trigger unwanted side effects. You should allow about an hour before attempting sexual activity. The effect usually lasts for about five hours. Do not take a second Levitra for about 24 hours.
What are the side effects?
For the majority of men, Levitra is effective without any adverse effects. But for a small number of men, there can be an upset stomach, mild back pain or a blocked nose. These symptoms pass quite quickly. However, in rare cases, the following symptoms should be treated as potentially dangerous and you should go to an emergency room. If you feel your heart beating fast, you are short of breath and feel faint. One or two men have problems with eyesight and hearing. If the erection lasts for more than four hours and is growing increasingly painful, get help.