How Does LEVITRA Work?

December 23rd, 2006

belongs to a class of drugs called “PDE5 inhibitors.” It works by increasing blood flow to the penis to improve erectile function. The active ingredient in works specifically on the chain of events that occurs in the penis during arousal, when two large chambers in a man’s penis fill with blood.

In clinical trials, was shown to help men get and keep an erection that lasted long enough for successful intercourse.

Taking

  • Take it about an hour before sex. In clinical studies, most men were able to successfully begin sexual activity before this time
  • may be taken with or without food

Forget the Rumors

  • is not a magic pill or an aphrodisiac (a substance such as a food or drug that arouses or is believed to arouse sexual desire); it won’t make you want to have sex all the time
  • It should not give you an instant erection; you’ll need to be sexually excited for it to work
  • It should not leave you erect for hours

Getting Results

  • Many men were successful the first time they used , but if it doesn’t work the first couple of times, ask your doctor about adjusting the dose
  • works for men with a broad range of conditions, including diabetes, high cholesterol, or high blood pressure
  • works for most men, including those taking one or more types of blood pressure medication (ask your doctor about drug interactions)

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