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Vardenafil is a prescription medication that treats erectile dysfunction. Erectile dysfunction occurs when a man is not able to obtain or maintain an erection. It generally happens because the arteries that supply the blood to the penile organ are too narrow. Vardenafil improves blood flow to the penile organ. Its structure is similar to that of Sildenafil, the other erectile dysfunction medication.

Vardenafil is marketed as Levitra and is also available in generic form. Generic Levitra is preferred by men due to lower cost than the branded version.

How does it work?

Generic Levitra can help a man obtain and maintain an erection. Generic Levitra is a powerful phosphodiesterase type-5 (PDE5) inhibitor. A PDE-5 inhibitor prevents the metabolism of cGMP. This elevates the cGMP levels, which helps in the relaxation of smooth muscles and dilation of the blood vessels. The dilated blood vessels supply a sufficient amount of blood to the penile organ for a strong and firm penile erection. Its action starts within 10 minutes after taking the medication orally, while its effects last for five to seven hours.

Dose and usage

Generic Levitra is available in 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, and 20 mg orange-colored, round-shaped oral tablets. If you are taking this medicine for the first time, your doctor will recommend taking 10 mg. Not more than one tablet should be consumed in 24 hours. A 10-mg dose of Generic Levitra is approximately equivalent to 50 mg of Generic Viagra. This is more potent than Viagra.

Generic Levitra is to be taken 30 minutes before sexual intercourse. Remember, this medication will not work unless the man is sexually aroused, so foreplay will usually require. This medication must be taken on an empty stomach for effective results. Fatty meals can interfere with the absorption of the medicine. So, avoid consuming meals rich in fat content while using this medication.

Also, avoid excessive consumption of alcohol while taking this medication as it decreases the chance of obtaining an erection. It can also enhance the severity of side effects.

A word of caution

Do not drive or operate machinery after taking this medicine as it can induce drowsiness.  Also, avoid this medication if you are on treatment with nitrates or blood pressure-lowering medicines. This medication is also not safe for use in men under 18 years of age.  This medicine is also not safe for use in men having a history of heart issues such as stroke, heart attack or stroke in the last six months, men suffering from kidney or liver dysfunction, bleeding disorders, vision problems.

The commonly observed side effects of this medicine include headache, sinus congestion, drowsiness, and flushing. These side effects are mild and they last only until the medication is present inside the body. In case any of these side effects last for a long time, contact your healthcare provider at once.

You can obtain Generic Levitra at both local pharmacies and online drugstores. Purchasing from online pharmacies can save your money as they sell all the medicines at discounted rates.