Why is Vardenafil prescribed?
Vardenafil is oral drug for male impotence. It works by dilating blood vessels in the penis, allowing the inflow of blood needed for an erection.
Most important fact about Vardenafil
Vardenafil causes erections only during sexual excitement. It does not work in the absence of arousal.
How should you take Vardenafil?
Taking Vardenafil approximately 1 hour before sexual activity works best for most men. Depending on how and when the drug works for you, an interval of one-half hour to as much as 4 hours may prove ideal.
--If you miss a dose...
Vardenafil is not for regular use. Take it only before sexual activity.
--Storage instructions...
Store at room temperature.
What side effects may occur?
Headache,upset stomach, heartburn, bloating, burping, dizziness, flushing, stuffy or runny nose, flu-like symptoms. Some side effects can be serious. The following symptoms are uncommon, but if you experience any of them, call your doctor immediately: erection that lasts longer than 4 hours, vision changes, swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs, hoarseness, difficulty breathing or swallowing, blurred vision, fainting, hives, rash. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
Before using this drug tell your pharmacist or doctor your medical history, including allergies and medical conditions. Do not take this drug if you are taking alpha blockers such as alfuzosin (Uroxatral), doxazosin (Cardura), prazosin (Minipress), tamsulosin (Flomax), and terazosin (Hytrin); or if you are taking or have recently taken nitrates such as isosorbide dinitrate (Isordril, Sorbitrate), isosorbide mononitrate (Imdur, ISMO), and nitroglycerin (Nitro-BID, Nitro-Dur, Nitroquick, Nitrostat, others). 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 or you use street drugs containing nitrates such as amyl nitrate and butyl nitrate ('poppers') while taking vardenafil.
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