General information about Vardenafil hcl



Vardenafil hcl is intended for erectile dysfunction treatment. Vardenafil hcl belongs to a group of phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitors. It helps to increase blood flow to genitals during sexual excitement. As a result a man has an erection. Vardenafil hcl 20 mg will not protect you from sexually transmitted diseases and it does not raise sexual desire.

Vardenafil hcl trihydrate can be prescribed for other purposes. Turn to the doctor or pharmacist to get more information about vardenafil hcl.

Usage



Vardenafil hcl is available in the form of tablets 20 mg or 10 mg each tab. Vardenafil hcl 20 mg tab is taken as needed with food or on an empty stomach. Vardenafil hcl 20 mg tab or Vardenafil hck 10 mg tab should be taken in 1 hour before the planned sexual intercourse. The interval between your doses is 24 hours. Doctor may adjust the dosage of Vardenafil hcl trihydrate considering your health conditions. Follow all doctor's directions. Before taking Vardenafil hcl 10 mg tab or Vardenafil hcl 20 mg tab read the prescription label thoroughly. Do not change the dosage without consulting the doctor.

At the beginning average dosage may be prescribed you and then the dose of Vardenafil hcl trihydrate can be increased or decreased considering your reaction to the drug. Do not hesitate and tell the doctor if the drug does not help you or there are side effects because of Vardenafil.

 
 

Caution

Let the doctor know whether you are an allergic person. Do not take Vardenafil hcl 20 mg in case you have some allergy to any ingredients of the drug. As Vardenafil hcl 10 mg or 20 mg tab interacts with nitrates (Isordil, Imdur, ISMO and others) and nitroglycerin, and 'poppers' (amyl nitrate, butyl nitrate). The combination of these drugs with Vardenafil hcl trihydrate may cause serious side effects. So it is not permitted to mix these drugs. Inform the doctor whether you take any of these drugs or any other prescribed and non-prescribed medications. Do not forget to tell about vitamins, supplements or mineral product, or herbal products (especially St. John's wort) you are taken or going to take.

In case you smoke, tell the doctor about it. The following information should be also mentioned: angulation of the penis, Peyronie's disease, diabetes, low or high blood pressure, heart diseases, chest pain, diseases of liver or kidney, leukemia, blood cell problems, vision problems etc. In case you have any of these health condition, Vardenafil hcl 20 mg or 10 mg tab will not be prescribed you. Be sure that it is permitted you to have sex.

Only men are allowed to take Vardenafil 20 mg tab. This drug is contraindicated for women especially for pregnant ones. In case a woman has accidentally conducted Vardenafil hcl 10 mg tab, she should turn to the doctor immediately.

In case you are going to dentist or have surgery or some other medical procedures, inform the doctor that you use Vardenafil hcl trihydrate.

If you experience chest pain during sexual intercourse, stop all your actions and turn to the doctor right away. Otherwise you may experience serious side effects.

Vardenafil hcl may interact with grapefruit or grapefruit juice. Try to avoid these products while taking Vardenafil hcl 20 mg.

Side effects

As any drug Vardenafil chl trihydrate may be the reason of unpleasant side effects. The common side effects are headache, heartburn, flushing, upset stomach, stuffy nose or flu-like symptoms. These symptoms are not serious and pass away in a few hours but if they bother you, turn to the doctor.

Vardenafil chl may cause serious side effects such as long erection (priapism), blurred vision, sudden vision or hearing loss, dizziness, ringing in ears, hoarseness, fainting, swelling of lips, face or tongue, rash, and hives. If you experience any of these symptoms, seek emergency.

This is nit complete list of the side effects. Other side effects may occur. Turn to the doctor if you have strange health condition.

In rare cases patients had sudden vision or hearing loss after taking Vardenafil hcl trihydrate. In some cases it was constant. The loss of hearing included only one ear. But it is not established whether this medication is associated with these symptoms. Do not take double doses. If you experience any vision or hearing changes, immediately turn to the doctor.

Additional information

Visit your doctor regularly. Do not share Vardenafil hcl 10 mg tab with other persons. Make a list of your taken drugs and it will be helpful for the doctors.

Keep Vardenafilhcl trihydrate away from children and at the room temperature in its original container.