DRUG USES
This medication is used to treat male sexual function
problems (erection problems).
HOW DRUG WORKS
When a man is sexually stimulated, his body‘s
normal physical response is to increase blood flow
to his penis. This results in an erection. Vardenafil
helps increase blood flow to the penis and may help
men with ED get and keep an erection satisfactory for
sexual activity. Once a man has completed sexual activity,
blood flow to his penis decreases, and his erection
goes away.
SIDE EFFECTS
Like VIAGRA and CIALIS, the possible side effects
that may affect you are: Headache, flushing, stomach
upset, nasal stuffiness, diarrhea and dizziness might
occur. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your
doctor promptly. Unlikely but report promptly: painful
or other urination problems, vision problems, skin
rash. Very unlikely but report promptly: chest pain,
fainting, foot or ankle swelling. If you experience
a painful or prolonged erection (lasting longer than
4 hours), stop using this drug and seek immediate medical
attention. If you notice other effects not listed above,
contact your doctor or pharmacist.
OVERDOSE
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison
control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms
of overdose may include severe dizziness, fainting,
or prolonged erection.
NOTES
Do not share this medication with others, since they
may have a problem that is not effectively treated
by this drug. Use of this drug does not protect against
sexually transmitted diseases (e.g., HIV, Hepatitis
B, gonorrhea, syphilis).
DRUG INTERACTIONS
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take
including prescription and non-prescription
medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Tell your
doctor
if you are taking any of the following:
medicines called alpha blockers. These include Hytrin® (
terazosin), Flomax® (tamsulosin), Cardura® (doxazosin),
Minipress® (prazosin) or Uroxatral® (alfuzosin).
medicines that treat abnormal heartbeat.
These include quinidine, procainamide, amiodarone and
sotalol ritonavir® (Norvir)
or indinavir® (Crixivan) ketoconazole or itraconazole
(such as Nizoral® or Sporanox®. erythromycin.
o VIAGRA, CIALIS or UPRIMA
MISSED DOSE
Not applicable.
STORAGE
Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees
F (15-30 degrees C) away from light
and moisture.
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