What is Levitra: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

Levitra overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Levitra, Staxyn

Generic Names:

  • Vardenafil Hcl

Uses:

  • Treats erectile dysfunction.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Erectile Dysfunction Agent

Forms:

  • Tablet, Dissolving Tablet

How it’s taken:

  • By mouth

What is Levitra used for?

Levitra is a brand medication used to treat erectile dysfunction. Levitra belongs to a group of medications called vasodilators of the PDE5 inhibitor class. Levitra is the brand form of a medication called vardenafil. Levitra was approved by the US FDA in 2003. In the treatment of erectile dysfunction, Levitra use is very common.

What form(s) does Levitra come in

  • Tablet

  • Dissolving Tablet

What are common Levitra doses?

  • Tablet 10MG

  • Tablet 20MG

Common Levitra prescriptions

  • Levitra
    10 tablets bottle

  • Levitra
    12 tablets bottle

  • Levitra
    18 tablets bottle

  • Levitra
    2 tablets bottle

  • Levitra
    3 tablets bottle

  • Levitra
    30 tablets bottle

  • Levitra
    4 tablets bottle

  • Levitra
    6 tablets bottle

  • Levitra
    10mg tablet

  • Levitra
    2.5mg tablet

  • Levitra
    20mg tablet

  • Levitra
    5mg tablet

How to take Levitra

  • Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

  • Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

  • Take this medicine about 60 minutes before you have sex. Do not take it more than once per day. Always allow at least 24 hours between doses.

  • Disintegrating tablet: Do not open the blister pack until you are ready to take the tablet. Make sure your hands are dry and peel back the foil to remove the tablet. Do not push the tablet through the foil. Place the tablet on your tongue and let it melt. Do not take the medicine with liquid. Do not break, crush, or chew it.

  • Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

  • Take this medicine about 60 minutes before you have sex. Do not take it more than once per day. Always allow at least 24 hours between doses.

  • Disintegrating tablet: Do not open the blister pack until you are ready to take the tablet. Make sure your hands are dry and peel back the foil to remove the tablet. Do not push the tablet through the foil. Place the tablet on your tongue and let it melt. Do not take the medicine with liquid. Do not break, crush, or chew it.

  • Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

  • Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

  • Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

What to do if you miss a dose of Levitra

Levitra contraindications

  • This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to vardenafil.

Levitra warnings

  • Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart or blood vessel disease, angina, high or low blood pressure, heart failure, vision or eye problems, heart rhythm problems (including QT prolongation), 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).

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

  • Painful erection or an erection that lasts longer than 4 hours

  • Sudden vision loss, changes in vision or in how you see colors (especially blue or green)

  • Sudden hearing loss, ringing in your ears, dizziness

Levitra interactions

  • Do not use this medicine if you also use riociguat or a nitrate medicine.

  • Some foods and medicines can affect how vardenafil works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Atazanavir, clarithromycin, erythromycin, indinavir, itraconazole, ketoconazole, ritonavir, saquinavirMedicine for heart rhythm problems (including amiodarone, procainamide, quinidine, sotalol)Medicine to treat high blood pressure or prostate problems (including alfuzosin, doxazosin, prazosin, silodosin, tamsulosin, terazosin)

  • Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while you are using this medicine.

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Levitra side effects

Serious 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

  • Fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat

  • Sudden vision loss, changes in vision or in how you see colors (especially blue or green)

  • Lightheadedness, fainting

  • Sudden hearing loss, ringing in your ears, dizziness

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Warmth or redness in your face, neck, arms, or upper chest

  • Headache

  • Stuffy or runny nose

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