Side Effects of LEVITRA

December 23rd, 2006

is effective and well tolerated. Its side effects are generally mild and do not last very long.

Do not take if:

  • You take any form of medication known as “nitrates” (a type of medicine used to relieve chest pain that can occur as a result of heart disease) or recreational drugs called “poppers” like amyl nitrate or butyl nitrate. Taking in combination with nitrates (such as nitroglycerin, isosorbide mononitrate, and isosorbide dinitrate) may result in serious side effects
  • Your doctor determines that sexual activity poses a health risk for you
  • You have a known sensitivity or allergy to any component of

Discuss your medical conditions, including heart problems, and medications, including alpha blockers prescribed for prostate problems or high blood pressure, with your doctor to ensure is right for you and that you are healthy enough for sexual activity.

The most common side effects with are:

  • Headache
  • Flushing
  • Stuffy or runny nose

may uncommonly cause:

  • An erection that won’t go away (priapism). If you get an erection that lasts more than four hours, get medical help right away. Priapism must be treated as soon as possible or lasting damage can happen to your penis, including the inability to have erections
  • Vision changes, such as seeing a blue tinge to objects or having difficulty telling the difference between the colors blue and green

In rare instances, men taking PDE5 inhibitors (oral erectile dysfunction medicines, including ) reported a sudden decrease or loss of vision in one or both eyes. It is not possible to determine whether these events are related directly to these medicines, to other factors such as high blood pressure or diabetes, or to a combination of these. If you experience sudden decrease or loss of vision, stop taking PDE5 inhibitors, including , and call a doctor right away.

These are not all the side effects of . For more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

In patients taking certain medications such as ritonavir, indinavir, ketoconazole, itraconazole, and erythromycin, lower doses of are recommended, and time between doses of may need to be extended.

does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases.

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