What is Levitra?
A virility drug used to treat erectile dysfunction in men. It can assist men with this disorder in achieving and maintaining an erection during sexual activity.
DIRECTIONS:
Tablet - Comes as tablet to take by mouth. Do not split, chew, or crush them. The tablets should be swallowed whole and taken with a full glass of water.
It is usually taken as needed, with or without food, 60 minutes before sexual activity. Your doctor will probably start you on an average dose of levitra and increase or decrease your dose depending on your response to the medication. Tell your doctor if levitra is not working well or if you are experiencing side effects.
STORAGE:
- Keep it in its tightly closed container.
- Keep it out of reach of children.
- Store the capsules and tablets at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom).
- Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
WARNING:
Before taking Levitra, Advice your Doctor and Pharmacist if you have these following
- If allergic to levitra or any other medications.
- Do not take levitra if you are taking or have recently taken nitrates. Nitrates come as tablets, sublingual (under the tongue) tablets, sprays, patches, pastes, and ointments. Ask your doctor if you are not sure if any of your medications contain nitrates.
- Do not take street drugs containing nitrates such as amyl nitrate and butyl nitrate while taking levitra.
- If you are taking prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, and nutritional supplements.
- What herbal products you are taking, especially St. John's wort.
- If you smoke and if you have ever had an erection that lasted more than 4 hours. Also tell your doctor if you have or have ever had a condition that affects the shape of the penis.
- Know that levitra is only for use in males. Women should not take levitra, especially if they are or could become pregnant or are breast-feeding. If a pregnant woman takes levitra, she should call her doctor.
- If you are having surgery, including dental surgery or any dental procedure, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking levitra.
- Sexual activity may be a strain on your heart, especially if you have heart disease. If you have chest pain during sexual activity, call your doctor immediately and avoid sexual activity until your doctor tells you otherwise.
- Inform all your health care providers that you are taking levitra. If you ever need emergency medical treatment for a heart problem, the health care providers who treat you will need to know when you last took levitra.
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