Levitra - Effective & Safe Drugs for Erectile Dysfunction

About LEVITRA

LEVITRA is an FDA-approved oral prescription medication for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED) in men. It is available in 2.5-mg, 5-mg, 10-mg, and 20-mg tablets and is taken only when needed. Take LEVITRA no more than once a day.



What LEVITRA does:

LEVITRA helps increase blood flow to the penis, so it may help men with ED get and keep an erection that lasts long enough to have successful sex. Once a man has completed sexual activity, blood flow to his penis should decrease and his erection should go away


LEVITRA has been clinically shown to improve erectile function, even in men who had other health factors, like high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or diabetes


LEVITRA provided first-time success and reliable improvement of erection quality for many men, including those with high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or diabetes


Men taking LEVITRA reported having harder erections and greater success at maintaining their erections long enough to have successful sex


A lot of men who took LEVITRA were successful the first time they tried it. It's for the man who needs a little help once in a while and the man who needs more frequent help.

LEVITRA:

Works for many men with a broad range of conditions, including high cholesterol

Works for most men, including those taking one or more types of blood pressure medication (ask your doctor about drug interactions)

Works for many men with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, across all levels of ED severity
May work when other oral treatments do not

LEVITRA is a proven, effective treatment that works for most men. And it has been taken with medications used to treat other common medical conditions (ask your doctor about drug interactions).

So why not see your doctor and find out for yourself?

Please read Important Safety and Dosing Information below or click here for important Patient Information.

How Does LEVITRA Work?

LEVITRA belongs to a class of drugs called "PDE5 inhibitors." It works by increasing blood flow to the penis to improve erectile function. The active ingredient in LEVITRA works specifically on the chain of events that occurs in the penis during arousal, when two large chambers in a man's penis fill with blood.


In clinical trials, LEVITRA was shown to help men get and keep an erection that lasted long enough for successful intercourse.

Taking LEVITRA

Take it about an hour before sex. In clinical studies, most men were able to successfully begin sexual activity before this time LEVITRA may be taken with or without food

Forget the Rumors

LEVITRA is not a magic pill or an aphrodisiac (a substance such as a food or drug that arouses or is believed to arouse sexual desire); it won't make you want to have sex all the time

- It should not give you an instant erection;
- you'll need to be sexually excited for it to work
- It should not leave you erect for hours


Getting Results

Many men were successful the first time they used LEVITRA, but if it doesn't work the first couple of times, ask your doctor about adjusting the dose LEVITRA works for men with a broad range of conditions, including diabetes, high cholesterol, or high blood pressure. LEVITRA works for most men, including those taking one or more types of blood pressure medication (ask your doctor about drug interactions)


Because it is a condition that interferes with blood flow, high blood pressure, also called hypertension, is frequently associated with erectile dysfunction (ED).

What Can I Expect When I Take LEVITRA?

Currently, there is no cure for erectile dysfunction (ED), but LEVITRA may be able to help you get and keep a quality erection so that you can make the most of each sexual experience. You may notice improvements in both erection hardness and your ability to maintain your erection during sex.

Of course, LEVITRA alone will not give you an erection. You'll need sexual stimulation for an erection to happen. After you're finished having sex, blood flow to the penis should decrease and your erection should go away.

- LEVITRA is a prescription medication approved by the FDA. It's not an over-the-counter herbal or magic pill

- LEVITRA works on the body, not the mind. It does not increase libido (sexual drive). It's not an aphrodisiac (a substance such as a food or drug that arouses or is believed to arouse sexual desire). It won't make you want to have sex all the time

- You won't get an embarrassing instant erection. To get an erection with LEVITRA, you need to be sexually stimulated

- While LEVITRA may work for several hours, you shouldn't have an erection for longer than you are sexually stimulated

- LEVITRA does not protect a man or his partner from sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV. Speak to your doctor about ways to guard against sexually transmitted diseases

- LEVITRA does not serve as a male form of birth control

- LEVITRA is only for men with ED. LEVITRA is not for women or children


Clinical Proof

In an extensive clinical trial program that included more than 50 trials and involved more than 4,400 men with erectile dysfunction (ED), the results of one or more of these clinical trials showed:

LEVITRA provided first-time success and reliable improvement in erectile function for many men

In a broad patient population, LEVITRA helped up to 85% of men with erectile dysfunction achieve improved erections

Men reported having harder erections and improved overall sexual experiences

LEVITRA works for most men, including those taking one or more types of blood pressure medication (ask your doctor about drug interactions)

LEVITRA works for many men with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, across all levels of ED severity

LEVITRA has been clinically shown to improve erectile function in a broad population of men with ED, including those with high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or diabetes

What Are the Side Effects of LEVITRA?

LEVITRA is effective and well tolerated. Its side effects are generally mild and do not last very long.

Do not take LEVITRA if:

You take any form of medication known as "nitrates" (a type of medicine used to relieve chest pain that can occur as a result of heart disease) or recreational drugs called "poppers" like amyl nitrate or butyl nitrate.

Taking LEVITRA in combination with nitrates (such as nitroglycerin, isosorbide mononitrate, and isosorbide dinitrate) may result in serious side effects

Your doctor determines that sexual activity poses a health risk for you

You have a known sensitivity or allergy to any component of LEVITRA
Discuss your medical conditions, including heart problems, and medications, including alpha blockers prescribed for prostate problems or high blood pressure, with your doctor to ensure LEVITRA is right for you and that you are healthy enough for sexual activity. LEVITRA is not recommended for men with uncontrolled high blood pressure.

The most common side effects with LEVITRA are:

1. Headache
2. Flushing
3. Stuffy or runny nose

LEVITRA may uncommonly cause:

An erection that won't go away (priapism). If you get an erection that lasts more than four hours, get medical help right away. Priapism must be treated as soon as possible or lasting damage can happen to your penis, including the inability to have erections

Vision changes, such as seeing a blue tinge to objects or having difficulty telling the difference between the colors blue and green

In rare instances, men taking PDE5 inhibitors (oral erectile dysfunction medicines, including LEVITRA) reported a sudden decrease or loss of vision in one or both eyes, or a sudden loss or decrease in hearing, sometimes with ringing in the ears and dizziness. It is not possible to determine whether these events are related directly to these medicines, to other factors such as high blood pressure or diabetes, or to a combination of these. If you experience any of these symptoms, stop taking PDE5 inhibitors, including LEVITRA, and call a doctor right away.

These are not all the side effects of LEVITRA. For more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

In patients taking certain medications such as ritonavir, indinavir, saquinavir, atazanavir, ketoconazole, itraconazole, erythromycin and clarithromycin, lower doses of LEVITRA are recommended, and time between doses of LEVITRA may need to be extended.

LEVITRA does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases


Difficulty getting and keeping an erection that lasts long enough to have successful sex is known as ED. Some men have trouble getting an erection in the first place, while others have difficulty keeping one. And these problems may occur frequently or just occasionally.

High blood pressure is high pressure (tension) in the arteries. Arteries are the "pipes" that carry blood from the pumping heart to all of the tissues and organs of the body. When blood pressure is high (140/90 mm Hg or over) for a long time, these "pipes" get stiff or narrow, which keeps the blood from flowing easily throughout the body. Blood flow is critical to healthy erectile function.

But there is a way to improve erectile function, even if you have high blood pressure. Ask your doctor about LEVITRA, a medication designed to treat ED by increasing the blood flow that affects getting and keeping an erection that lasts long enough to have successful sex.


Important Safety and Dosing Information

LEVITRA is a prescription medicine that is used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED). Men taking nitrate drugs, often used to control chest pain (also known as angina), should not take LEVITRA. Such combinations could cause blood pressure to drop to an unsafe level.

As with all ED drugs, there is a rare risk of an erection lasting longer than four hours. To avoid long-term injury, seek immediate medical attention. LEVITRA does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases. In rare instances, men taking PDE5 inhibitors (oral erectile dysfunction medicine, including LEVITRA) reported a sudden decrease or loss of vision in one or both eyes, or a sudden loss or decrease in hearing, sometimes with ringing in the ears and dizziness. It is not possible to determine whether these events are related directly to these medicines or to other factors. If you experience any of these symptoms, stop taking PDE5 inhibitors, including LEVITRA, and call a doctor right away.

Discuss your medical conditions, including heart problems, and medications, including alpha blockers prescribed for prostate problems or high blood pressure, with your doctor to ensure LEVITRA is right for you and that you are healthy enough for sexual activity. LEVITRA is not recommended for men with uncontrolled high blood pressure.

The starting dose of LEVITRA is 10 mg taken no more than once per day. Your doctor will decide the dose that is right for you. In patients taking alpha blockers, your doctor may start you on a lower dose of LEVITRA. In patients taking certain medications such as ritonavir, indinavir, saquinavir, atazanavir, ketoconazole, itraconazole, erythromycin and clarithromycin, lower doses of LEVITRA are recommended, and time between doses of LEVITRA may need to be extended.

In clinical trials, the most commonly reported side effects were headache, flushing, and stuffy or runny nose. LEVITRA is available in 2.5-mg, 5-mg, 10-mg, and 20-mg tablets.

How Does High Cholesterol Affect Erection Quality?

High cholesterol is associated with erectile dysfunction (ED). The risk of ED is nearly two times greater in men with total cholesterol levels above 240 than in men with total cholesterol levels below 180.

Difficulty getting and keeping an erection that lasts long enough to have successful sex is known as ED. Some men have trouble getting an erection in the first place, while others have difficulty keeping one. And these problems may occur frequently or just occasionally.

If there is too much cholesterol in your body, it sticks to the walls of the arteries. When cholesterol builds up, it creates a smaller opening for blood to pass through. This leads to less blood flow to the penis, which can create erectile problems.


It's natural and normal to want a healthy sex life, so if you think your high cholesterol may be affecting the quality of your erections, talk to your doctor about LEVITRA, a medication designed to help treat mild to severe ED.