What is Vardenafil Hcl?

Vardenafil HCl, marketed under the brand name Levitra among others, is a phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitor used primarily for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED) in men. It works by increasing blood flow to the penis upon sexual stimulation, facilitating the achievement and maintenance of an erection. Vardenafil typically starts to work within 30 minutes to an hour of oral administration and its effects can last for up to five hours.

Side Effects

• Painful erection or an erection that lasts longer than 4 hours
• 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 that may spread to your jaw or arm, trouble breathing, nausea, unusual sweating

Warnings

• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, bleeding problems, diabetes, heart or blood vessel disease, angina (chest pain), high or low blood pressure, heart failure, vision or eye problems, heart rhythm problems (including QT prolongation), stomach ulcer, penis with an abnormal shape, or a history of stroke or heart attack. Tell your doctor if you have sickle cell anemia, leukemia, multiple myeloma, phenylketonuria (PKU), or fructose intolerance.
• This medicine may cause the following problems:Low blood pressure (especially if taken with other medicines that lower blood pressure)Painful or prolonged erectionVision or hearing problemsHeart problems
• This medicine will not protect you from sexually transmitted diseases (including HIV or AIDS).
• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.