LEVITRA FAQ

What is Levitra? What is erectile dysfunction or ED? Who is the manufacturer of Levitra? How does Levitra work? Is Generic Levitra available? Can Levitra be taken with food? Who should not take Levitra? How should I take Levitra? Can I take Levitra with alcohol? What are the common side effects of Levitra? Will Levitra help when Viagra fail?

What is Levitra?

Levitra is a prescription medicine for oral administration, providing help in erectile dysfunction in men.

What is erectile dysfunction or ED?

Erectile Dysfunction or ED is a condition where the penis does not harden or expand to an extent required for a sexual intercourse when a man is sexually excited.

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Who is the manufacturer of Levitra?

Levitra is manufactured by Bayer Corporation in Germany and is distributed by Glaxo Smith Kline.

How does Levitra work?

Levitra is a phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor, in short PDE-5 inhibitor which relaxes the muscles in the penis and increases the blood flow to the penis so that a hard and strong erection can be acquired for a satisfactory sexual intercourse.

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Is Generic Levitra available?

Yes, the generic name of Levitra is Vardenafil Hydrochloride.

Can Levitra be taken with food?

Yes, Levitra can be taken with food and studies have proved that Levitra works better with a full stomach.

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Who should not take Levitra?

Do not take Levitra if you are taking Nitrates, or you use recreational drugs like amyl nitrate and butyl nitrate, popularly known as poppers. Those who have been advised by their doctors not to have sexual intercourse due to any health problem should not use Levitra and have sex.

How should I take Levitra?

Levitra is available in 2.5-mg, 5-mg, 10-mg, and 20-mg orange pills. To start with, one should take 5 mg to see the reaction. The correct dose should be decided by your doctor. Please do not take Levitra more than once a day.

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Can I take Levitra with alcohol?

Levitra can work well even after a heavy dinner and moderate amount of alcohol. However heavy drinking itself is one of the major causes of erectile dysfunction. So alcohol should be avoided while planning to take Levitra, if you cannot avoid then stick to a moderate level of drinking.

What are the common side effects of Levitra?

The common side effects of Levitra are headache, stuffy or runny nose, flushing, and upset stomach. These side effects should wither away within a few hours. In case of a serious side effect or these common side effects remain for a longer period of time, let your doctor know immediately.

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Will Levitra help when Viagra fail?

Levitra may help when Viagra could not help you as Levitra works in a full stomach and also with moderate amount of alcohol. And what is more, if you have diabetes or high blood pressure and high cholesterol, Levitra will help you get an erection strong enough for having sex.