Vardenafil HCl

• Vardenafil

Vardenafil is a prescription drug that is licensed to treat erectile dysfunction (ED). This part of the eMedTV library gives an overview of this medication, including information about its effectiveness, potential drug interactions, and side effects.

• Side Effects of Vardenafil

This eMedTV segment explores side effects of vardenafil, including common side effects such as indigestion, headache, and flu-like symptoms; and rare side effects such as vomiting, urinary incontinence, and temporary vision loss.

• What Is Vardenafil Used For?

What is vardenafil used for? Vardenafil is used mainly for treating erectile dysfunction (ED). This eMedTV page covers how this drug works in the body, as well as some "off-label" uses of vardenafil (including the treatment of Raynaud's phenomenon).

• Dosage of Vardenafil

As this eMedTV article explains, the recommended starting dosage of vardenafil is 10 mg one hour before sexual activity. This page lists factors that can affect your dosage (like other drugs you may be taking) and some general information on dosing.

• Drug Interactions With Vardenafil

Vardenafil can interact with a number of drugs, including nitrates, alpha blockers, and antifungals. This eMedTV article gives an in-depth look at these drug interactions with vardenafil and how they can increase the risk of side effects.

• Precautions and Warnings for Vardenafil

This portion of the eMedTV archives lists several precautions and warnings for vardenafil. For example, vardenafil does not provide protection against sexually transmitted diseases. Also, there are several drugs that can interact with vardenafil.

• Generic Vardenafil

As this eMedTV Web page explains, generic vardenafil won't be available until at least 2018, when the patent for vardenafil expires. Vardenafil HCL is Levitra's active ingredient, not a generic version of Levitra.