Levitra – Bayer’s instructions and warnings
Published 28/12/2011 | 
Bayer, the official manufacturer of brand Levitra has published special Levitra recommendations for patients who use this drug. The manufacturer claims that if a patient follows these instructions, he will get the most beneficial results from the treatment and only pleasant moments.
Brand Levitra is a prescription medication indicated to treat erectile dysfunction in men only. Women or children should not use this drug for any purpose.
The manufacturer warns that men taking nitrate drugs, often used to control chest pain should never take Levitra in combination with nitrate-based medications. This drug combination can cause a significant drop in blood pressure to a dangerous level and provoke life-threatening health conditions.
Men taking any oral ED therapy including Levitra have a rare risk of an erection lasting longer than four hours known as priapism condition. Bayer warns the consumers about this rare, but serious side effect of the drug and recommends seeking immediate medical attention to prevent long-term injury.
Special alerts of Bayer are made to the fact that Levitra does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases. It is also necessary to use safe and effective methods of birth control.
Levitra may cause sudden vision loss and hearing loss side effects in very rare cases. There is no direct evidence that PDE5 inhibitors including Levitra cause these severe adverse reactions, still if you have any of these symptoms, stop taking your medication and call a doctor right away.
Bayer urges patients to consult a doctor before initiating the treatment with Levitra, it is important to discuss your individual medical conditions, including heart problems, and medications with your doctor to ensure that Levitra is right for you and that you are healthy for sexual activity.
Special warning is given to the patients with uncontrolled high blood pressure; the manufacturer does not recommend Levitra for such men.
