Vardenafil - Medical information

Vardenafil is used to treat erectile dysfunction in men. Vardenafil is in a class of medications called phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitors. It works by increasing blood flow to the penis during sexual stimulation. This increased blood flow can cause an erection. Vardenafil 40mg does not cure erectile dysfunction or increase sexual desire. Also it does not prevent pregnancy or the spread of sexually transmitted diseases such as HIV.

It is the main active ingredient of well-known Levitra and all its generics, such as Levitra jelly 20 mg. Distinctive features of the drug are its speed, efficiency regardless of age and good tolerability.

Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor, usually as needed. Take Vardenafil, with or without food, about 1 hour before sexual activity. Do not take more than once daily. Doses should be taken at least 24 hours apart. The dosage is based on your medical condition, response to treatment, and other medications you may be taking. Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while using this medication, because it can increase the chance of side effects with this medicine.

Vardenafil may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: headache, upset stomach, heartburn, flushing, runny nose, flu-like symptoms, erection that lasts longer than 4 hours, sudden severe loss of vision (see below for more information), blurred vision, changes in color vision, dizziness, sudden decrease or loss of hearing, ringing in ears, swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs, hoarseness, difficulty breathing or swallowing, fainting, hives, rash. Some patients experienced a sudden loss of some or all of their vision after they took vardenafil or other medications that are similar to vardenafil.

Do not take any more doses of vardenafil or similar medications such as Sildenafil (Viagra) or Tadalafil (Cialis) until you talk to your doctor.