Vardenafil
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Vardenafil is the active ingredient in the erectile dysfunction medication Levitra. In some countries, it is sold under the brand names Vivanza or Staxyn. Vardenafil is a substance known as a PDE5 inhibitor and it belongs to the same group of medicines as Viagra. Like other erectile dysfunction drugs, it increases the blood flow to the penis and makes it easier to get and keep an erection. Its effect lasts for about four to five hours. While taking vardenafil, you only get an erection with sexual stimulation.
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Last reviewed: 6/2/2020 by Dr Clair Grainger
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Generic Levitra
There is no generic version of levitra licensed for sale in the UK. If you want to take vardenafil, you need to get a prescription for Levitra.
Vardenafil (Levitra) is only available on prescription by a doctor to men over the age of 18. It’s important to see a doctor if you suffer with erectile dysfunction to check for any underlying causes for this and to make sure that erectile dysfunction medication is safe for you to take. Your doctor will ask you about any current or past medical problems and check any medications you are taking for possible interactions with Vardenafil.
Vardenafil takes time to work and you need to take it 25 minutes to an hour before you want to have sex. How quickly it takes effect differs between men and it also depends on whether you have it with a meal or not. If you take it with fatty food, you may find that it takes longer to work.
Swallow the tablet whole with a drink of water. You mustn't take more than one tablet per day and you mustn’t exceed the dosage you have been prescribed. If you find the effects of the medication too strong or too weak, ask your doctor to recommend a different dosage or an alternative medication.
While Vardenafil doesn't interact with alcohol, you should bear in mind that drinking alcohol decreases your ability to have an erection. In order to get the best effect from your treatment, you should avoid drinking alcohol with it, and drink within the recommended weekly limit.
Vardenafil tablets are available in different dosages. The most commonly prescribed dosage is 10mg. If you have never taken vardenafil before, your doctor will most likely recommend that you try this dose first. Most men find that a 10mg dose is sufficient to help them get and maintain an erection.
If you find the effect of the 10mg tablet is too weak, you can ask your doctor whether the 20mg tablets may be suitable for you.
Vardenafil is sometimes prescribed in a lower dosage of 5mg. This can be necessary in patients who suffer from particular conditions, such as liver or kidney problems.
Do not take more vardenafil than is prescribed.
As with other medications used to treat erection problems in men, vardenafil can cause side effects. Most men do not encounter any serious problems when taking the drug.
Very common side effects (affecting more than 1 in 10 people)
- headache
Common side effects (fewer than 1 in 10 people will experience these)
- feeling dizzy
- flushing
- nasal congestion
- indigestion
Stop taking vardenafil tablets and see a doctor immediately if you experience sudden loss of vision in one or both of your eyes. The same applies, if you experience a change in your hearing, chest pain or a prolonged painful erection.
Before taking vardenafil, read the patient leaflet which comes with your medication. It contains a list of all known side effects.
British Society for Sexual Medicine Guidelines on the Management of Erectile Dysfunction in Men (2017) Journal of Sexual Medicine [accessed 26 June 2020]
Levitra 20 mg Film-coated Tablets (2020) EMC [accessed 26 June 2020]