LEVITRA DRUG INFO
HOW TO USE: Levitra is taken
orally when needed between 4.30 hrs
and 30 minutes before sexual activity.
Take Levitra only as directed, usually
once daily as needed. Levitra works
along with sexual stimulation to help
achieve an erection.
SIDE EFFECTS: Headache, flushing
, upset stomach, stuffy nose, urinary
tract infection, visual changes such
as mild and temporary changes in blue/green
colors or increased sensitivity to light,
and diarrhea.
PRECAUTIONS : One should have
a complete medical history and exam
to determine the cause of his impotence
before taking Levitra. Men who have
medical conditions that may cause a
sustained erection such as sickle cell
anemia, leukemia or multiple myeloma
or who have an abnormally shaped penis
may not be able to take Levitra. There
are several medications that are known
to interact with Levitra, so be sure
to tell your doctor about all medications
you are taking including those you can
get without a prescription. Levitra
has not been studied with other treatments
for impotence, so use in combination
with other treatments is not recommended.
Limit alcohol intake, as it may aggravate
SIDE EFFECTS of Levitra. To avoid dizziness
and lightheadedness when rising from
a seated or lying position, get up slowly.
The elderly may be more sensitive to
the SIDE EFFECTS of Levitra; therefore,
caution is advised in this group.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Before taking
Levitra consult your doctor about all
nonprescription and prescription medication
you may use, especially any nitrate
medications (e.g., nitroglycerin, isosorbide
dinitrate), nitroprusside (any "nitric
oxide donor" medicines), cimetidine,
erythromycin, azole antifungals (e.g.,
itraconazole, ketoconazole), mibefradil,
rifamycins (e.g., rifampin) or high
blood pressure medicines.
STORAGE : Store Levitra at room
temperature between 59 and 86 degrees
F (15-30 degrees C) away from light
and moisture. Keep Levitra out of the
reach of children.
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