Levitra

If you think you might need erectile dysfunction treatment you can order Levitra online. You don’t need to have used Levitra before, or have a diagnosis from a doctor – just follow the steps below:

• Start an order by clicking on the ‘Start Order" button above
• Complete a short online assessment by answering questions about your health and lifestyle
• A Superdrug doctor will check your answers and approve treatment if it’s right for you

If Levitra is not right for you, you’ll get a message from a Superdrug doctor explaining this and offering advice on what to do next.

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Levitra is an erectile dysfunction medication that helps you get and stay hard when you want to have sex. Levitra is a prescription-only medication, which means a doctor needs to approve the treatment before you can start taking it. 

Levitra:

• Takes 30 to 60 mins to start working
• Lasts for 4 to 6 hours
• Works for 54% to 74% of men who try it

Generic Levitra

Levitra is a branded medication that can only be manufactured by Bayer, but there is a generic medication that other companies can make called Vardenafil. Vardenafil works in the exact same way as Levitra, and has the same active ingredient, but can be a cheaper option as it is not branded.

How to take Levitra

• Before taking Levitra, read the patient information leaflet that comes with your medication
• Take Levitra one hour before you want to have sex
• Swallow your tablet whole, with water if needed
• Do not take Levitra more than once every 24 hours

For the best results:

• Don’t eat a heavy meal before using Levitra
• Avoid drinking alcohol
• Avoid grapefruit juice

How does Levitra work?

Levitra belongs to a group of medications that are known as ‘PDE-5 inhibitors’. They work by relaxing the blood vessels in your penis, which increases blood flow to the area and helps you get an erection. Levitra will not help you get an erection if you are not aroused.

The effectiveness of Levitra is impacted by several factors, including: 

• the cause and severity of your ED
• how aroused you are
• your general health
• whether you smoke (smoking can restrict blood flow)
• whether you have drunk alcohol or taken drugs 
• whether you have eaten recently (Levitra works better on an empty stomach)
• specifically whether you have eaten grapefruit (which impacts the body’s ability to digest Levitra)

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Levitra is an effective treatment, but it doesn’t work for everyone:

• It works for 54% to 74% of people who try it
• Levitra has a rating of 8 out of 10 for erectile dysfunction treatment according to user reviews on drugs.com
• On average, patients who used Superdrug Online Doctor to order Levitra rate it 4.4 out of 5 stars on TrustPilot.

Not sure if Levitra is right for you?

There are a number of different treatments for erectile dysfunction, so if you're not sure that Levitra is right for you then there are other options available. The most popular medications for treating erectile dysfunction are Viagra, Cialis, and Levitra. Each of these medications work slightly differently, 

Levitra vs Viagra

Levitra vs Viagra
Our lowest price	£45.00	£19.99
Effective for...	54-75% of users	74% of users
Our Trustpilot rating	4.4 out of 5	4.6 out of 5
Drugs.com rating	8.0	8.5
Cheaper generic available?	Yes - Vardenafil	Yes - Sildenafil
Over the counter version	No	Yes - Viagra Connect
Available dosages	5mg, 10mg, 20mg	25mg, 50mg, 100mg
How fast do they work?	Up to an hour	Up to an hour
How long do they last?	4 to 6 hours	4 to 6 hours

Levitra vs Cialis

Levitra vs Cialis
Our lowest price	£45.00	£44.00
Effective for...	54-74% of users	60-70% of users
Our Trustpilot rating	4.4 out of 5	4.6 out of 5
Drugs.com rating	8.0	8.7
Cheaper generic available?	Yes  - Vardenafil	Yes - Tadalafil
Available in a daily dosage?	No	Yes - Cialis Daily
Available dosages	5mg, 10mg, 20mg	2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg, 20mg
How fast do they work?	Up to an hour	30 mins
How long do they last?	4 to 6 hours	Up to 36 hours

If you’re not sure which to choose, remember that all of these medications are effective and safe as long as a doctor approves treatment for you. We do not recommend one over the other.

If you need help choosing:

• Higher dosage numbers does not mean the medication is stronger overall
• Levitra and Viagra are about as effective as each other, and work in similar ways
• If you want a longer-lasting medication, you might want to choose Cialis or Cialis Daily
• If you don’t want to have to plan to take your medication before sex, you might want to choose Cialis Daily

For more information see our guide on choosing between Levitra, Viagra, and Cialis.

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Levitra can cause some side effects and it may react with other medication you’re taking. It’s also not safe for everyone to take, so you need to let the doctor know about any health conditions you have. For full safety information, please read the patient information leaflet that comes with your medication.

Levitra Side Effects

Less than 2% of people who use Levitra will get side effects. Levitra should be safe as long as a doctor has approved treatment. Still, some people can get side effects after taking this medication.

The most common side effects of Levitra are:

• headache
• dizziness
• flushing
• blocked/runny nose
• indigestion

Uncommon side effects of Levitra (this means they may affect up to 1 in 100 users):

• swelling of skin and mucous tissue 
• sleep disorder/sleepiness
• numbness 
• effects on vision/eye pain and discomfort
• ringing in the ears
• pounding heart
• breathlessness
• acid reflux/gastritis 
• abdominal pain/diarrhoea, 
• feeling sick/vomiting 
• dry mouth
• raised levels of liver enzymes in your blood
• rash/reddened skin
• back or muscle pain/muscle stiffness
• prolonged erections
• malaise

Rare side effects of Levitra (this means they may affect up to 1 in 1000 users):

• inflammation of the eyes 
• allergic reaction
• anxiety
• fainting
• amnesia
• fits (seizures)
• increased pressure in the eye 
• effects on the heart (such as heart attack, altered heart beat or angina)
• high or low blood pressure
• nose bleed
• effect on results of blood tests to check liver function
• sensitivity of the skin to sunlight
• painful erections
• chest pain
• temporarily decreased blood flow to parts of the brain

Levitra and other medications

Make sure to tell your doctor or pharmacist if you’re already using:

• any other treatments for erection difficulties, including Levitra orodispersible tablets
• nitrates or nitric oxide donors
• quinidine, procainamide, amiodarone or sotalol
• ritonavir or indinavir, medicines for HIV
• ketoconazole or itraconazole
• erythromycin or clarithromycin
• alpha-blockers
• riociguat

Levitra and pre-existing conditions

You should not take Levitra if you:

• are allergic to vardenafil or any of the other ingredients of this medicine 
• are taking medicines containing nitrates, such as glycerol trinitrate or amyl nitrite
• are taking ritonavir or indinavir
• are over 75 years of age and are taking ketoconazole or itraconazole
• have a severe heart or liver problem
• are having kidney dialysis
• have recently had a stroke or heart attack
• have or have had low blood pressure
• have a family history of degenerative eye diseases (such as retinitis pigmentosa)
• have ever had non-arteritic ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION)
• are taking riociguat
• are under 18

You should take special care with Levitra if you:

• have heart trouble 
• suffer from irregular heartbeat or inherited heart diseases 
• have a physical condition affecting the shape of your penis
• have an illness that can cause erections which won’t go away (including sickle cell disease, multiple myeloma and leukaemia)
• have stomach ulcers 
• have a bleeding disorder 

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Erectile Dysfunction BAUS [accessed 15 October 2020]

Erectile Dysfunction (impotence) NHS [accessed 15 October 2020]

Levitra 5mg film-coated tablets EMC [accessed 15 October 2020]

Levitra 10mg film-coated tablets EMC [accessed 15 October 2020]

Levitra 20mg film-coated tablets EMC [accessed 15 October 2020]

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