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What is Vardenafil and why is it prescribed? Vardenafil relaxes muscles within the penis. This allows increased blood flow into the penis which is necessary to achieve and maintain an erection. Vardenafil is used to treat erectile dysfunction. Do not take Vardenafil if you are taking any of the following medicines: a nitrate such as nitroglycerin (Nitrostat, Nitrolingual, Nitro-Dur, Nitro-Bid, Minitran, Deponit, Transderm-Nitro, others), isosorbide dinitrate (Dilatrate-SR, Isordil, Sorbitrate), isosorbide mononitrate (Imdur, ISMO, Monoket), and others; a recreational drug such as amyl nitrate or nitrite ("poppers"); or an alpha blocker such as doxazosin (Cardura), guanadrel (Hylorel), prazosin (Minipress), terazosin (Hytrin), alfuzosin (Uroxatral), tamsulosin (Flomax), and others. Taking Vardenafil with any of these medications may cause very low blood pressure, possibly resulting in dizziness, fainting, stroke, or heart attack. Contact your doctor or seek emergency medical attention for any erection that lasts longer than 4 hours. A sustained erection can damage the penis. Refrain from further sexual activity and notify your doctor it you develop dizziness, nausea, or angina (pain, tightness, discomfort, numbness, or tingling in the chest, arms, neck, or jaw) during sexual activity. Do not take Vardenafil more than once a day. In some cases, use of Vardenafil may be restricted to once every 72 hours. How should you take Vardenafil? Follow your doctors directions for taking Vardenafil. Take each dose with a full glass of water. Vardenafil can be taken with or without food. Vardenafil is usually taken when needed. Generally, it is taken about 1 hour before sexual activity. Vardenafil can help achieve an erection when sexual stimulation occurs. An erection will not occur just by taking a pill. Vardenafil should not be taken with grapefruit or grapefruit juice. Vardenafil can interact with grapefruit and grapefruit juice, and the interaction may have dangerous effects. You should discuss the use of grapefruit and grapefruit juice with your doctor. Do not take Vardenafil more than once a day. In some cases, use of Vardenafil may be restricted to once every 72 hours. Follow your doctor's instructions. If you develop dizziness, nausea, or angina (pain, tightness, discomfort, numbness, or tingling in the chest, arms, neck, or jaw) during sexual activity, refrain from further sexual activity and notify your doctor. Contact your doctor or seek emergency medical attention for any erection that lasts longer than 4 hours. A sustained erection can damage the penis. Vardenafil is used as needed, so you are not likely to miss a dose. Store Vardenafil at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Are there any Vardenafil side effects? Vardenafil side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. More common Vardenafil side effects may include flushing, mild dizziness, headache, nasal congestion, stomach upset, sensitivity of the eyes to light, and temporary blue tint in vision or other vision abnormalities. Less common to rare Vardenafil side effects may include an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives), chest pain or an irregular heartbeats, swelling of the ankles or legs, shortness of breath, prolonged or severe dizziness, fainting, a prolonged (lasting longer than 4 hours) or painful erection, dizziness, nausea, or angina (pain, tightness, discomfort, numbness, or tingling in the chest, arms, neck, or jaw), and back pain. What are the possible food and drug interactions when taking Vardenafil? If Vardenafil is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. Be sure to inform your doctor of all the prescription and over the counter medications you are taking. Do not take Vardenafil if you are taking any of the following medicines: a nitrate such as nitroglycerin (Nitrostat, Nitrolingual, Nitro-Dur, Nitro-Bid, Minitran, Deponit, Transderm-Nitro, others), isosorbide dinitrate (Dilatrate-SR, Isordil, Sorbitrate), isosorbide mononitrate (Imdur, ISMO, Monoket), and others; a recreational drug such as amyl nitrate or nitrite ("poppers"); or an alpha blocker such as doxazosin (Cardura), guanadrel (Hylorel), prazosin (Minipress), terazosin (Hytrin), alfuzosin (Uroxatral), tamsulosin (Flomax), and others. Taking Vardenafil with any of these medications may cause very low blood pressure, possibly resulting in dizziness, fainting, stroke, or heart attack. Before taking Vardenafil, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medications: any other drug used to treat impotence, such as alprostadil (Caverject, Muse, Edex) or yohimbine (Yocon, Yodoxin, others); the antibiotic drug erythromycin (E-Mycin, Eryc, Ery-Tab, others); an antifungal medication such as itraconazole (Sporanox) or ketoconazole (Nizoral); a medication used to treat irregular heartbeats such as quinidine (Quinaglute, Quinidex, Quin-Release), procainamide (Procan SR, Procanbid, Pronestyl), amiodarone (Cordarone, Pacerone), or sotalol (Betapace, Sorine); or the HIV medications indinavir (Crixivan) or ritonavir (Norvir). You may not be able to take Vardenafil, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you are taking any of the medicines listed above. Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Vardenafil or affect your condition. Are there any special warnings about Vardenafil? Do not take any other drug used to treat impotence, such as alprostadil (Caverject, Muse, Edex) or yohimbine (Yocon, Yodoxin, others), without first talking to your doctor. Vardenafil should not be taken with grapefruit or grapefruit juice. Vardenafil can interact with grapefruit and grapefruit juice, and the interaction may have dangerous effects. You should discuss the use of grapefruit and grapefruit juice with your doctor. |
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