Levitra (Vardenafil) is used to treat erectile dysfunction by increasing blood flow to the penis during sexual stimulation. It should be taken about an hour before sexual activity. Don’t take it with nitrates or certain heart medications. Use only as prescribed to avoid side effects like low blood pressure or vision changes.
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Erectile dysfunction (ED) can make you feel shame, embarrassment, and frustration. Worse, it can hurt your relationship with your partner. You may struggle with depression, self-esteem issues, and anxiety if your ED goes untreated.
Certain solutions can make life with ED easier, and one of those solutions is Levitra. This medication, like Viagra, is meant to treat ED, but it does differ somewhat from Viagra.
One thing that many may not realize is that Levitra offers about 10 times the biochemical potency over Viagra. The higher potency allows you to take a lower dosage to achieve an erection, and you can worry less about the potential for negative side effects.
A high dosage increases your chances of success. Just remember that Levitra won’t increase sexual desire or cure erectile dysfunction. Instead, the drug allows you to get an erection for sexual activity.
Let’s take a realistic look at all three of these ED medications and compare them so that you can decide which one makes the most sense for you. Levitra usually requires you to take it one hour before sexual activity, whereas Cialis can be taken 30 minutes before sexual activity.
Many men choose Cialis over Levitra and Viagra because it will stay in your system for up to 36 hours. They don’t need to plan as much for sexual activity that way.
The downside of it staying in your system for that long is that it does leave the door open for negative side effects to last longer. Levitra allows for you to have one or two drinks of alcohol, but it’s not advisable since alcohol can hurt your ability to get an erection. Unlike Viagra or Cialis, Levitra doesn’t have as negative of side effects when taking alcohol.
That matters because sometimes when a guy is getting in the mood, he likes to drink some alcohol.
It would still not be advisable even with Levitra, however, to drink heavily because it can hurt your ability to sustain an erection. Another danger is that there is still the potential for side effects, but it’s not as pronounced as with Viagra or Cialis.
Some of the potential side effects with alcohol and Levitra include:
Alcohol can also increase the effects of Levitra in men, and in some cases, this can be dangerous.
Levitra, like Viagra, only stays in your system for 4 to 5 hours. You don’t want to take more than one tablet per day. If you have sexual activity more than several times a week, you may want to take Cialis daily because it will serve your needs better than Levitra.
With that said, Levitra has a high first-use success rate of 80%, helping men to achieve an erection for sexual activity.
You do need to be aware of some of the possible side effects of Levitra. Some of the side effects include:
Also, be aware of the serious side effects of Levitra that require immediate medical attention, such as:
Permanent blindness is rare, but your risk is increased if you have heart disease, high cholesterol, diabetes, high blood pressure over the age of 50, smoke, or have other eye problems. Speak with your doctor ahead of time to see if Levitra would be the right choice for you.
Levitra is helping men everywhere to reclaim their sex lives with their partners, and while it may not be right for everyone, it’s worth trying to see if it works for you.
Erectile dysfunction can have far-reaching effects on the quality of your life. Levitra relaxes your muscles and increases the blood flow to certain parts of the body as a way to treat erectile dysfunction. Speak with your doctor to see if it’s right for you.
Is Levitra Safe for the Heart?
For men who don’t have cardiovascular disease, Levitra should pose no problem. Some studies show that Levitra may even protect the heart from tissue damage. Provided you have an active sex life after having a heart attack, you would probably be fine to use PDE5 inhibitor medications, such as Levitra.
Does Levitra Affect Sperm?
Levitra has not been shown to have an impact on sperm count. Even long-term use of Levitra at the maximum dosage has not been shown to have an impact on the total sperm per ejaculation.
How Safe is Levitra?
Provided you use Levitra according to the instructions of your doctor, Levitra is safe. Rarely will this drug cause serious side effects, and most of the side effects that people experience with it will be minor. Also, because it only stays in the system for 4 to 5 hours, Levitra reduces the risk of lengthy side effects.
When is the Best Time to Take Levitra?
Typically, you want to take Levitra 1 hour before sexual activity. Take this medication without food to see results faster. Taking it with food will take more time for the drug to get absorbed into the body.
