Levitra
Levitra is prescribed to treat erectile dysfunction in men. Levitra increases blood flow to the penis until sexual activity has been completed. According to its manufacturers, Levitra can even be prescribed to men with health problems such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure and diabetes. However, taking Levitra can result in many injuries, including sudden vision loss, sudden hearing loss, heart attacks or strokes, especially in men with underlying health problems.
People taking certain medications and people using recreational drugs should tell their doctors what they are taking before using Levitra. Levitra will react with some drugs, including nitrates like amyl nitrate and butyl nitrate. Levitra can also react with certain foods, like grapefruit juice, and cause serious injury.
What are some important things I should know about Levitra?
Some people experience vision loss when taking Levitra. If this occurs, stop taking Levitra and contact your doctor immediately. Men most at risk for vision loss are those who:
- have heart disease
- are older than 50 years old
- smoke
- have eye problems
- have high cholesterol
- have high blood pressure
- have diabetes
If you experience an injury, make sure to tell healthcare providers when you last took Levitra.
Levitra is for men who have erectile dysfunction. It is used to treat the symptoms of erectile dysfunction. However, according the packaging information, Levitra does not cure erectile dysfunction, does not serve as birth control, cannot protect men or their partners from sexually transmitted diseases, and does not increase sexual drive.
Levitra can cause injuries such as:
- an erection that will not go away
- vision loss
- hearing loss
- blood pressure drops
- heart attack
- stroke
- indigestion
- upset stomach
The vision loss caused by Levitra is an injury called non arteritic ischemic optic neuropathy, and happens when there is blood loss to the optic nerve. There is no treatment for the vision loss. In most patients, the vision loss will remain decreased, but in other patients, vision steadily declines.
You should contact your doctor immediately if you experience vision or hearing loss, if you have an erection that will not go away, if you feel faint or dizzy, or if you are experiencing chest pain, nausea or vomiting.
Before taking Levitra, you should tell your doctor about any underlying or previous health conditions you have had, or any family history of health problems, including heart, liver, kidney or stomach problems. Also, tell your doctor about any medications or recreational drugs you are using in order to avoid drug interaction injuries.
