Levitra (vardenafil): what you need to know right now

Levitra is a prescription medicine for erectile dysfunction. Its active ingredient, vardenafil, helps you get and keep an erection by increasing blood flow to the penis. It won’t cause arousal by itself — you still need sexual stimulation — but many men find it works reliably when taken correctly.

How Levitra works and how to take it

Most people take Levitra as a single tablet 25–60 minutes before sexual activity. Some feel results in as little as 15–30 minutes; the effect usually lasts about 4–5 hours. Common doses are 5 mg, 10 mg, and 20 mg. Doctors often start at 10 mg and drop to 5 mg if side effects are a problem, or raise to 20 mg if 10 mg isn’t enough. Avoid high-fat meals right before taking it — heavy food can slow how fast it starts working.

Use Levitra only when needed, not every day. Don’t mix it with alcohol in excess — a drink or two is usually fine, but heavy drinking can reduce effectiveness and increase dizziness.

Safety, side effects, and interactions

Common side effects are headache, flushing, nasal congestion, and indigestion. These usually pass within a few hours. Serious problems are rare but can be urgent: if you get sudden vision loss, sudden hearing loss, chest pain, or an erection lasting more than 4 hours (priapism), get medical help immediately.

Do not take Levitra if you use nitrates (like nitroglycerin) for chest pain — that combo can dangerously drop your blood pressure. Tell your doctor if you take alpha-blockers for prostate problems, or drugs that affect vardenafil levels: certain antibiotics (clarithromycin), antifungals (ketoconazole), and HIV protease inhibitors (ritonavir) can raise vardenafil in your blood and increase side effects. If you have liver or severe kidney problems, your doctor may lower your dose.

People with recent heart attack, stroke, uncontrolled high blood pressure, or severe heart disease should talk with their cardiologist before trying any ED medicine. Levitra is not approved for women or children.

When buying Levitra online, use a licensed pharmacy and keep a valid prescription. Avoid sellers that ship without asking for a prescription, offer suspiciously low prices, or won’t provide clear contact and privacy details. Canadian pharmacies can offer cost savings, but check credentials and customer reviews first.

If you’re unsure whether Levitra is right for you, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Start with the lowest effective dose, watch for side effects, and report anything unusual. With the right precautions, Levitra is a practical option for many men with ED.