Generic Levitra Vardenafil is used in the treatment of erectile dysfunction. It can assist men with this disorder in achieving and maintaining an erection during sexual activity. It is commonly marketed under the trade name Levitra. Vardenafil is closely related in function to Cialis and Viagra: it increases the blood flow to the penis to achieve and maintain an erection. However, in the clinical studies that were conducted as part of the FDA approval process, Levitra was shown to take effect faster, and last longer than Viagra. Vardenafil is usually taken with or without food 60 minutes before sexual activity. Vardenafil is effective for most men. » Read more >>,» Product FAQ

What is Generic Levitra?

• Generic Levitra (Vardenafil) contains the active ingredient vardenafil and is a prescription medication manufactured by Bayer and GlaxoSmithKline. It is a relatively new anti impotence treatment, having received approval from the FDA on August 19th 2003. It is quickly gaining popularity among men suffering from erectile dysfunction due to its fast acting and long lasting properties.
• Vardenafil relaxes muscles and increases blood flow to particular areas of the body.
• Generic Vardenafil is used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence).

What should I discuss with my doctor before taking Levitra Generic?

• Do not take Generic Levitra (Vardenafil) if you are also using a nitrate drug for chest pain or heart problems. This includes nitroglycerin (Nitrostat, Nitrolingual, Nitro-Dur, Nitro-Bid, and others), isosorbide dinitrate (Dilatrate-SR, Isordil, Sorbitrate), and isosorbide mononitrate (Imdur, ISMO, Monoket). Nitrates are also found in some recreational drugs such as amyl nitrate or nitrite ("poppers"). Taking Generic Levitra (Vardenafil) with a nitrate medicine can cause a serious decrease in blood pressure, leading to fainting, stroke, or heart attack.
• A small number of patients have had a sudden loss of eyesight after taking Generic Levitra (Vardenafil). This type of vision loss is caused by decreased blood flow to the optic nerve of the eye. It is not clear whether Vardenafil - Generic Levitra is the actual cause of such vision loss. Sudden vision loss with Generic Levitra use has occurred most often in people with heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or certain pre-existing eye problems, and in those who smoke or are over 50 years old.
• Before taking Generic Levitra (Vardenafil), tell your doctor if you have:
  • heart disease or heart rhythm problems;
  • a recent history (in the past 6 months) of a heart attack, angina (chest pain), or congestive heart failure;
  • a history of stroke or blood clots;
  • a personal or family history of "Long QT syndrome";
  • high or low blood pressure;
  • liver disease;
  • kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis);
  • a blood cell disorder such as sickle cell anemia, multiple myeloma, or leukemia;
  • a bleeding disorder such as hemophilia;
  • a stomach ulcer;
  • retinitis pigmentosa (an inherited condition of the eye);
  • a physical deformity of the penis (such as Peyronie's disease); or
  • if you have been told you should not have sexual intercourse for health reasons.
• If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to use Levitra (Vardenafil) or you may need a dosage adjustment or special tests during treatment.
• FDA pregnancy category B: Although Generic Levitra (Vardenafil) is not for use in women, this medication is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not use Generic Levitra (Vardenafil) without telling your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
• Although Generic Levitra (Vardenafil) is not for use in women, it is not known if Levitra passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
• You may need a lower dose of this medication if you are older than 65. Follow your doctor's instructions.

Generic Levitra (Vardenafil) Precautions

• It is important that the doctor knows your complete medical history. Before taking Vardenafil, tell your doctor about all your medical problems, including heart problems such as angina, heart failure, irregular heartbeats, or heart attack;
• low blood pressure or high blood pressure that is not controlled;
• if you've had a stroke or any family members have a rare heart condition known as prolongation of the QT interval (long QT syndrome);
• liver problems;
• kidney problems that require dialysis;
• retinitis pigmentosa, a rare genetic eye disease;
• stomach ulcers;
• a bleeding problem;
• a deformed penis shape or Peyronie's disease;
• you've had an erection that lasted more than 4 hours;
• blood cell problems such as sickle cell anemia, multiple myeloma or leukemia.

How should I take Generic Levitra (Vardenafil)?

• Take Generic Levitra exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take it in larger doses or for longer than recommended by your doctor.
• Take each dose with a full glass of water.
• Vardenafil can be taken with or without food.
• Levitra Generic - Vardenafil is usually taken only when needed, about 60 minutes before sexual activity. The medication can help achieve an erection when sexual stimulation occurs. An erection will not occur just by taking a pill. Follow your doctor's instructions.
• Do not take Generic Levitra more than once a day. Allow 24 hours to pass between doses. Contact your doctor or seek emergency medical attention if your erection is painful or lasts longer than 4 hours. A prolonged erection (priapism) can damage the penis. Store this medication at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?

• Since Generic Levitra is used as needed, you are not likely to be on a dosing schedule.

What happens if I overdose?

• Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.
• Symptoms of a Generic Levitra overdose may include back pain, muscle pain, or vision problems.

What should I avoid while taking Levitra?

• Avoid drinking alcohol, which can increase some of the side effects of Generic Levitra.
• Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may interact with Generic Vardenafil. Discuss the use of grapefruit products with your doctor. Do not increase or decrease the amount of grapefruit products in your diet without first talking to your doctor.
• Do not use any other drug to treat impotence, such as alprostadil (Caverject, Muse, Edex) or yohimbine (Yocon, Yodoxin, others), unless your doctor tells you to.

What are the possible side effects of Levitra Generic?

• Stop using Generic Levitra (Vardenafil) and get emergency medical help if you have sudden vision loss. Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. During sexual activity, if you become dizzy or nauseated, or have pain, numbness, or tingling in your chest, arms, neck, or jaw, stop and call your doctor right away. You could be having a serious side effect of Generic Levitra.
• Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
• sudden vision loss;
• ringing in your ears, or sudden hearing loss;
• chest pain or heavy feeling, pain spreading to the arm or shoulder, nausea, sweating, general ill feeling;
• irregular heartbeat;
• swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet;
• shortness of breath;
• vision changes;
• feeling light-headed, fainting; or
• penis erection that is painful or lasts 4 hours or longer.
• Less serious side effects may include:
• warmth or redness in your face, neck, or chest;
• stuffy nose;
• headache;
• upset stomach; or
• back pain.
• This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect.
What drug(s) may interact with vardenafil?

Do not take vardenafil if you are taking the following medications:

• nitroglycerin-type drugs for the heart or chest pain such as amyl nitrite, isosorbide dinitrate, isosorbide mononitrate, nitroglycerin, even if these are only taken occasionally. This includes some recreational drugs called 'poppers' which also contain amyl nitrate and butyl nitrate.

Vardenafil may also interact with the following medications:

• alpha blockers such as alfuzosin (UroXatral®), doxazosin (Cardura®), prazosin (Minipress®), tamsulosin (Flomax®), or terazosin (Hytrin®), used to treat high blood pressure or an enlarged prostate.
• arsenic trioxide
• bosentan
• certain antibiotics such as clarithromycin, erythromycin, sparfloxacin, troleandomycin
• certain medicines used for seizures such as carbamazepine, phenytoin, and phenobarbital
• certain medicines for the treatment of HIV infection or AIDS
• certain medicines to control the heart rhythm (e.g., amiodarone, disopyramide, dofetilide, flecainide, ibutilide, quinidine, procainamide, propafenone, sotalol)
• chloroquine
• cisapride
• diltiazem
• grapefruit juice
• medicines for fungal infections (fluconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole, voriconazole)
• methadone
• nicardipine
• pentamidine
• pimozide
• rifabutin, rifampin, or rifapentine
• some medicines for treating depression or mood problems (amoxapine, maprotiline, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, nefazodone, pimozide, phenothiazines, tricyclic antidepressants)
• verapamil

What other drugs will affect Generic Levitra (Vardenafil)?

• Do not take Levitra Generic if you are also using a nitrate drug for chest pain or heart problems, including nitroglycerin (Nitrostat, Nitrolingual, Nitro-Dur, Nitro-Bid, Minitran, Deponit, Transderm-Nitro), isosorbide dinitrate (Dilatrate-SR, Isordil, Sorbitrate), and isosorbide mononitrate (Imdur, ISMO, Monoket), or recreational drugs such as amyl nitrate or nitrite ("poppers").
• Before taking Generic Levitra (Vardenafil), tell your doctor about all other medications you use for erectile dysfunction, or if you are using any of the following medications:
• erythromycin (E-Mycin, Eryc, Ery-Tab) or clarithromycin (Biaxin);
• doxazosin (Cardura), prazosin (Minipress), terazosin (Hytrin);
• HIV medicines such as amprenavir (Agenerase), tipranavir (Aptivus), darunavir (Prezista), efavirenz (Sustiva), nevirapine (Viramune), indinavir (Crixivan), saquinavir (Invirase, Fortovase), lopinavir/ritonavir (Kaletra), fosamprenavir (Lexiva), ritonavir (Norvir), atazanavir (Reyataz), or nelfinavir (Viracept);
• itraconazole (Sporanox) or ketoconazole (Nizoral);
• heart rhythm medicine such as amiodarone (Cordarone, Pacerone), quinidine(Quinidex, Quinaglute), procainamide (Procan, Pronestyl), or sotalol (Betapace);
• carbamazepine (Tegretol), phenobarbital (Luminal), or phenytoin (Dilantin); or
• rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane).
• This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with this medication. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

What is the shelf life of the pills?

• The expiry date is mentioned on each blister. It is different for different batches. The shelf life is 2 years from the date of manufacture and would differ from batch to batch depending on when they were manufactured.