Levitra (vardenafil) is a prescription drug efficient in the treatment of male impotence, or erectile dysfunction. You are not supposed to take Levitra along with isosorbide dinitrate, nitroglycerin, or isosorbide mononitrate, as dangerous health effects are possible. Other drugs that contain nitrates include butyl nitrate and amyl nitrate. If you have been prescribed Levitra you should be very careful about taking drugs for the treatment of erectile dysfunction, high blood pressure or irregular heartbeat meds, diltiazem, isoniazid, troleandomycin, antifungals, sertraline, alpha blockers, procainamide, cyclosporine, rifampin, rifabutin, nefazodone, metronidazole, efavirenz, disopyramide, fluvoxamine, phenytoin, paroxetine, zafirlukast, HIV protease inhibitors, as well as dexamethasone, fluoxetine, verapamil, lovastatin, erythromycin, phenobarbital, cimetidine, clarithromycin, delavirdine, quinidine, nevirapine, sotalol, danazol, and carbamazepine. These medicines can interfere with Levitra and cause some unpleasant side effects that you can avoid, provided that you discuss your treatment with your health care provider in advance. Levitra should be taken about 60 minutes before having sex. It remains efficient for up to 5 hours, during which you can have sex. You are not supposed to take another dosage of Levitra within the next 24 hours. Make sure you observe all the recommendations of your health care provider to make sure you get maximum benefits from taking this drug.
Generic names: Vardenafil, Vardenafil HCl
