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What is Levitra?
Levitra is a medicine used to treat erectile dysfunction (commonly known as impotence).
How do I take it?
Levitra should be taken at least 25 minutes to one hour before sexual intercourse. The effects will last for 4-5 hours. If you take this medicine with food it may slow down how quickly it is absorbed and therefore reduce its effectiveness.
What are the side effects?
Side effects can include:
- Headache
- Nasal congestion
- Heartburn
- Facial flushing
Other treatments are available for erectile dysfunction:
If your erectile dysfunction is situational, for example, you still have an early morning erection, then psychosexual therapy may be helpful. You can access registered therapists on www.counselling-directory.org.uk Alternatively, call or email us here and we can arrange a referral.
For further information on treatments for erectile dysfunction, including complementary treatments such as kegel exercises (which strengthen the muscles in the pelvic floor and can be helpful for patients with ED) please see the NHS website: http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Erectile-dysfunction/Pages/Treatment.asp
Patient information leaflet.
Please click HERE to download the patient information leaflet.
What is the difference between all the ED products?
Viagra (Sildenafil) | Cialis As Required (Tadalafil) | Cialis Daily (Tadalafil) | Levitra (Vardenafil) | |
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What is it? | Best known brand of ED medicine. Sildenafil is the drug name and available more cheaply than branded Viagra. | The second ED medicine to be released. Known for quicker onset of action and longer duration of action. | A low dose medicine suitable for those who want to have intercourse more than twice a week. One tablet is taken every day. | The third ED medicine to be released. |
Starting dose | 50mg | 10mg | 5mg | 10mg |
Onset of action | 40-60 minutes | 30 minutes | After the first 5 days, effect is continuous. | 25-60 minutes |
Duration of action | 4-5 hours | 24-36 hours | Ongoing | 4-5 hours |
Affected by food? | Yes, food can slow the rate of absorption | Not affected by food | Not affected by food | Yes, food can slow the rate of absorption |
Side effects | Nasal congestion, facial flushing, headaches, heartburn. | Headache, myalgia, heartburn | Headache, myalgia, heartburn | Nasal congestion, facial flushing, headaches, heartburn. |
What causes Erectile Dysfunction?
Erectile Dysfunction can be caused by:
- Anxiety, Depression or Stress
- Obesity
- Prostate problems
- High blood pressure or heart disease
- Diabetes
- Low testosterone levels
- Medication
Will I get an erection immediately after taking the tablet?
No, you will only get an erection when you are sexually stimulated.
What medicines are unsafe to take with Levitra?
There are a number of medications that you must not be taking at the same time as Levitra. Please read the patient information leaflet for more details or call us in the pharmacy to discuss on 0161 707 6800.
Free Consultation
At Men’s Pharmacy we offer a free online consultation with a practising pharmacist prescriber. The consultation takes just a few minutes and we ask the things we need to know to enable to safely prescribe you the medicine.
We ask that you provide full details of your medical condition also request that you always review the patient information leaflet before use. You can find details of the medication leaflets on our website and they are also posted to you with your medication.
If you would like to ask any questions about the medicine or to discuss your condition, please contact us in the pharmacy on 0161 707 6800 or email [email protected]. You can also email our prescribers on [email protected].
If we are not able to prescribe you the medicine you have requested, we will counsel you accordingly and of course provide a full and immediate refund.
Our process is quick, easy, and completely discreet.
Delivery
We offer FREE 1st class delivery by Royal Mail on all orders. There is no minimum order value. We will send anything you order 1st class for free.
Royal Mail aim to deliver 98% of all 1st class items the next day. So in most cases you will receive your order the next day.
If you want to be even more sure that you will get your item the next day you can order Royal Mail Next day Special Delivery for an additional £5.95. Royal Mail guarantee that you will receive the item before 1pm the next day (Monday to Friday) or they will refund the delivery charge. If your item is not received by 1pm we will refund you the delivery cost and claim on your behalf from Royal Mail.
Our delivery cut off is 3:45pm and all orders made before 3:45pm will be sent on the same day for next day delivery.
We are not able to dispense items until a valid prescription has been issued by our prescriber. If there are any issues with your medical information we can’t guarantee to meet the 4pm cut off time.
We are open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm. Orders made after the Friday cutoff will be dispensed on Monday.