Drug Uses
Vardenafil is an oral therapy for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.

How Taken
Vardenafil comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It should be taken as needed about 1 hour before sexual activity. Some form of sexual stimulation is needed for an erection to occur with Vardenafil. Vardenafil should not be taken more than once a day. Vardenafil can be taken with or without food.

Warnings/Precautions
Before taking Vardenafil, tell your doctor if you currently have or have ever had a heart attack, stroke, irregular heartbeats, angina (chest pain), or congestive heart failure; have high or low blood pressure; have a personal or family history of a rare heart condition known as prolongation of the QT interval (long QT syndrome); have liver problems; have kidney problems; have ever had blood problems, including sickle cell anemia, multiple myeloma, or leukemia; have a bleeding or blood clotting disorder; have a stomach ulcer; a family history of degenerative eye disease (e.g., retinitis pigmentosa); or have a physical deformity of the penis such as Peyronie's disease. You may not be able to take Vardenafil, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above. Although Vardenafil is not indicated for use by women, it is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that Vardenafil is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Vardenafil should not be taken by women. It is not known whether Vardenafil passes into breast milk. Vardenafil should not be taken by women. If you are over 65 years of age, you may be more likely to experience side effects from Vardenafil. Your doctor may prescribe a lower dose of the medication.

Missed Dose
Vardenafil is used as needed, so you are not likely to miss a dose.

Possible Side Effects
The most common side effects with Vardenafil are– –Headaches –Flushing –Stuffy or runny nose Vardenafil may uncommonly cause– An erection that will not go away (priapism). If you get an erection that lasts more than 4 hours, get medical help right away. Priapism must be treated as soon as possible or lasting damage can happen to your penis including the inability to have erections. Vision changes, such as seeing a blue tinge to objects or having difficulty telling the difference between the colors blue and green. These are not all the side effects of Vardenafil. For more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Storage
Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15–30°C (59–86°F). Keep Vardenafil and all medicines out of the reach of children.

Overdose
Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected. Symptoms of a Vardenafil overdose are not known, but are likely to include chest pain, back pain, dizziness, an irregular heartbeat, abnormal vision, and swelling of the ankles or legs.

More Information
Do not take Vardenafil if you– –Take any form of medication known as "nitrates" (type of medicine used to relieve chest pain that can occur as a result of heart disease). Taking Vardenafil in combination with nitrates may result in serious side effects. –Take medicines called "alpha–blockers" (sometimes prescribed for prostate problems or high blood pressure). Taking Vardenafil with alpha–blockers may drop your blood pressure to an unsafe level. –Your doctor determines that sexual activity poses a health risk for you. You have a known sensitivity or allergy to any component of Vardenafil. The use of Vardenafil offers no protection against sexually transmitted diseases. Counseling of patients about protective measures necessary to guard against sexually transmitted diseases, including the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), should be considered.

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