Levitra 20mg

What are Levitra tablets? 

Levitra tablets are an erectile dysfunction treatment that contain the active ingredient vardenafil. The trading rights for vardenafil are owned by German company Bayer Pharmaceuticals; it is sold as Staxyn in India, and Vivanza in Italy.

As of July 2019, there is a generic version of Levitra available called Vardenafil tablets, which are available in 5mg, 10mg & 20mg strengths. Levitra tablets are a phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitor which help to increase the normal flow of blood to your penis. They have been shown to be effective at treating men over 50 and people suffering from health risks like high cholesterol, high blood pressure or diabetes, who may not be able to take other ED pills as a consequence.  

What are the main causes of ED?

ED (impotence) is often caused by anxiety, stress, tiredness, smoking, or excessive consumption of alcohol. However, the NHS have noted that there are also a number of physical causes for ED. Among these are:

• Hormone problems
• High cholesterol level
• Narrowing of the blood vessels in your penis
• Being overweight

The NHS have noted that ED can also be an early indication of more serious health conditions, such as:

• Cardiovascular disease
• High blood pressure
• Diabetes

If you are experiencing symptoms of ED it is important to seek advice from your GP, or a genitourinary medicine (GUM) clinic, as they will be able to advise what the best course of action is for you. You can read more about the causes of erectile dysfunction here.

How do Levitra tablets treat my ED?

Levitra tablets are a medicine which is designed to treat erectile dysfunction (ED). The tablets contain the active ingredient vardenafil hydrochloride which increases blood flow to the penis. Together with sexual stimulation, the increased blood flow will help you to achieve and maintain a satisfactory erection to have sexual intercourse.

How long do Levitra tablets last for? 

Levitra is available in 3 strengths: 5mg tablets, 10mg tablets, and 20mg tablets. Each strength works after about 30 minutes and is effective for up to 10 hours. Your doctor will be able to help you choose the correct Levitra dosage, although the starting dose for most men is Levitra 10mg tablets. You can read more about Levitra and how to make it more effective here.

User reviews of Levitra

Reviews from people who use Levitra describe the treatment as being very effective, while reiterating that its speed — the tablets take effect within 30 minutes. Users have flagged the impact of tiredness on the effectiveness of Levitra, with a number of reviewers suggesting that you may not want to take medication after a long day.