Levitra® (Brand)
Levitra (Brand) 20mg Pills
UsesThis medicine is a phosphodiesterase inhibitor used to treat sexual function problems such as impotence or erectile dysfunction. In combination with sexual stimulation, this medicine works by helping the blood flow into the penis to achieve and maintain an erection. This medicine is not intended for use by women or children. This medicine will not protect against sexually transmitted diseases including HIV infection. Use "safe sex" practices such as latex condoms. Contact your doctor or pharmacist for more details. How to takeFollow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. This medicine comes with a patient information leaflet. Read it carefully. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions that you may have about this medicine. TAKE THIS MEDICINE orally as needed 1 hour before sexual activity or as directed by your doctor. DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE more often than once daily as needed. If you are taking certain other medicines you may only be able to take this medicine one time every three days. Contact your doctor or pharmacist for more information. This medicine may be taken on an empty stomach or with food. However, taking this medicine with a high-fat meal may reduce the amount of medicine that your body absorbs. AVOID EATING GRAPEFRUIT OR DRINKING GRAPEFRUIT JUICE while being treated with this medicine unless your doctor instructs you otherwise. Side effectsSIDE EFFECTS that may occur while taking this medicine include headache, flushing, stomach upset or nausea, heartburn, stuffy or runny nose, diarrhea, dizziness, or lightheadedness. In rare occasion vision changes such as increased sensitivity to light, blurred vision, or impaired blue/green color discrimination may also occur. If these continue or are bothersome, consult your doctor. PrecautionDo NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE if you've had an allergic reaction to it in the past or to any other ingredient that is found in it. This medicine may cause DIZZINESS or VISION CHANGES. DO NOT DRIVE, OPERATE MACHINERY, or do anything that could be DANGEROUS until you know how you react to this medicine. Using this medicine alone, with other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks. To minimize dizziness or lightheadedness, sit up or stand slowly when rising from a seated or lying position. Drug interactionsDo NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE if you've had an allergic reaction to it in the past or to any other ingredient that is found in it. This medicine may cause DIZZINESS or VISION CHANGES. DO NOT DRIVE, OPERATE MACHINERY, or do anything that could be DANGEROUS until you know how you react to this medicine. Using this medicine alone, with other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks. To minimize dizziness or lightheadedness, sit up or stand slowly when rising from a seated or lying position. StorageSTORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) in a tightly-closed container, away from heat and light. Brief storage between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. |