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Vardenafil

Vardenafil
20mg Tablets
Manufactured by Cipla

Vardenafil Information

Vardenafil (By mouth)
Vardenafil (var-DEN-a-fil)

Treats erectile dysfunction (trouble having an erection). Helps a man have an erection or have a better erection of his penis during sex.

Brand Name(s):Levitra
There may be other brand names for Vardenafil.

When Vardenafil Should Not Be Used:
You should not use Vardenafil if you have had an allergic reaction to vardenafil. Do not use Vardenafil if you are also using a nitrate medicine, often used to treat angina (chest pain). Nitrate medicines include nitroglycerin, isosorbide, Imdur®, Nitro-Bid®, Nitrostat®, Nitro-Dur®, Transderm Nitro®, Nitrol® Ointment, and Nitrolingual® Spray. Some illegal ("street") drugs called "poppers" contain nitrates.

How to Use Vardenafil:
Tablet

Your doctor will tell you how much of Vardenafil to use and how often. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.The usual schedule is to take Vardenafil about 60 minutes (1 hour) before having sex.
Do not use Vardenafil more than one time a day. Always allow at least 24 hours between doses. In some cases, your doctor might tell you not to use Vardenafil more than once every three days (72 hours).
You may take Vardenafil with or without food.
It is best to not eat a high-fat meal before using Vardenafil, because it may take longer for the medicine to work.
Vardenafil is for men who have trouble getting and keeping an erection. It will not make a normal erection last longer or occur more often. Vardenafil is not for men who have normal sexual function.
Vardenafil will not cure erectile dysfunction or increase your sexual desire.

How to Store and Dispose of Vardenafil:

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any leftover medicine after you have finished your treatment. You will also need to throw away old medicine after the expiration date has passed.
Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine with anyone.

Drugs and Foods to Avoid:
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using medicine to treat prostate problems or high blood pressure. This includes amlodipine, doxazosin, tamsulosin, terazosin, Cardura®, Flomax®, Minipress®, Norvasc®, or Uroxatral®. Your doctor should also know if you use medicine for heart rhythm problems (such as amiodarone, procainamide, quinidine, sotalol, Betapace®, Cardioquin®, Cordarone®, Procanbid®, or Quinaglute®) or an antibiotic (such as erythromycin, EES®, or Erytab®).
Tell your doctor if you use medicine to treat HIV or AIDS (such as ritonavir, indinavir, Crixivan®, Kaletra®, or Norvir®) or medicine to treat fungus infections (such as itraconazole, ketoconazole, Nizoral®, or Sporanox®).
Your doctor needs to know if you are using any other medicine that might cause low blood pressure, because vardenafil might also lower your blood pressure. If your blood pressure gets too low, you might faint or have other health problems.
Tell your doctor about all other treatments you are using for erectile dysfunction.

Warnings While Using Vardenafil:

Make sure your doctor knows if you have diabetes, high cholesterol, liver disease, kidney disease, stomach ulcer, bleeding problems, or problems with the retina in your eyes (retinitis pigmentosa). Tell your doctor if you or anyone in your family has a heart condition called "long QT syndrome." Make sure your doctor knows if your penis has an abnormal shape.
Your doctor needs to know if you have heart disease, a bleeding disorder, or problems related to your blood cells. This includes valve problems, uneven heartbeats, high or low blood pressure, angina (chest pain), heart failure, sickle cell anemia, or cancer of the blood (leukemia or multiple myeloma).
Tell your doctor if you have ever had chest pain during sex. Make sure your doctor knows if you have had a stroke or heart attack within the past 3 to 6 months. Your doctor should also know if you smoke or if you are over 50 years old.
Make sure any health care provider who treats you knows that you are using Vardenafil.
Vardenafil should not be used by women or children.
If you do not have an erection or if you are unhappy with your erection after taking Vardenafil, tell your doctor. Vardenafil will not cause an erection unless you are sexually stimulated.
Vardenafil will not protect you from sexually transmitted diseases (including HIV or AIDS). Vardenafil will not prevent pregnancy and should not be used as a form of birth control. If this is a concern for you or your partner, talk with your doctor.
Vardenafil may cause the penis to become erect at unwanted times, or to stay erect for longer than needed. If you have an erection that lasts longer than 4 hours, call your doctor right away or go to an emergency room.
Stop using Vardenafil and check with your doctor right away if you have sudden loss of vision in one or both eyes, or if you have sudden decrease in hearing or loss of hearing accompanied by dizziness and ringing in the ears. You may already be having a serious side effect from Vardenafil.

Possible Side Effects While Using Vardenafil:
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing.
Chest pain, especially if it spreads to your jaw or arm.
Erection that is painful or lasts longer than 4 hours.
Fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat.
Fever, chills, cough, sore throat, and body aches.
Lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting.
Numbness, tingling, or burning pain in your hands, arms, legs, or feet.
Sudden changes in your vision or changes in how you see colors (especially blue or green).
Sudden decrease in hearing or hearing loss, ringing in the ears, or dizziness.

If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:

Dry mouth.
Flushing (warmth or redness in your face, neck, arms, or upper chest).
Headache, or joint or muscle pain.
Stuffy or runny nose.
Trouble sleeping.
Upset stomach, nausea, or diarrhea.

If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by Vardenafil, tell your doctor.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088