Levitra – all you need to know
You can assume on your own that a text this short simply cannot contain all the information you need to know about any medication, including Levitra, but it is our goal to provide you with some of the basic information on this PDE5 inhibitor and what it can do for you. This is something of an overview of Levitra, which is one of the three PDE5 inhibitors that were approved for use in cases of erectile dysfunction.
Levitra is the second of the three medications to be approved, five years after Viagra and a few months before Cialis. It is quite similar to those medications in its basic mechanism of action, as it also inhibits PDE5, which is an enzyme that was discovered as the most common reason for erectile dysfunction. Namely, when this enzyme works overtime, so to say, it leads to deterioration of another chemical naturally released in the blood vessels in the genital area, called cGMP. When cGMP cannot function properly, it cannot dilate the blood vessels in the penis and this prevents healthy erections. Levitra inhibits PDE5, allows cGMP to work properly and thus causes healthy erections.
Levitra works longer than Viagra and its effects may be felt for up to 8 hours. Also, it does not cause headaches as frequently as Viagra does, which makes it a better solution for people who have experienced headaches with Viagra. It is very efficient in treating erectile dysfunction and it enables men suffering from this condition to achieve erections and keep them long enough to finish a sex act.
Like with other PDE5 inhibitors, you need to remember that Levitra is a potent medication which must not be taken too lightly, as if it was candy. There are reasons why it is a prescription medications and one of the main reasons for this is that there are certain medical conditions that might be exacerbated by the use of this medication. This is why you need to talk to your doctor before you start using it, sharing your medical history with them and letting them know about any other ailments or conditions that you might be suffering at the moment.
It is also of utmost importance that you take Levitra as prescribed. This means that you should never exceed your prescribed dosage or use it more frequently than prescribed. If you decide to neglect the recommendations, you might experience certain adverse effects that might be harmful for your health. One of the things to remember is that you should avoid drinking alcoholic beverages when using Levitra, as alcohol can enhance the side effects and even lead to a severe drop in blood pressure, which may be quite severe and dangerous.
Another thing to keep in mind when using Levitra is that you must never use other medications concomitantly with it unless your doctor has said that this will be alright. Namely, there are certain medications (both prescription and non-prescription) that might interact with Levitra and cause certain adverse effects.