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    Erectile Dysfunction

    Vardenafil

    Fast-acting Erectile Dysfunction treatment, the active ingredient in Levitra®

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    What is Vardenafil

    Vardenafil is a PDE5 inhibitor, the active ingredient in Levitra. It works in the same way as sildenafil but has a longer half-life of 12 hours compared to sildenafil's 4 hours. Takes approximately 25 to 60 minutes to work. It does not cause an erection without sexual stimulation. It enhances the natural response.

    Proven efficacy with a longer window

    Clinical trials have demonstrated vardenafil 10mg to be effective in approximately 80% of men with erectile dysfunction. Its 12-hour half-life offers a wider window than sildenafil while remaining an on-demand medication.

    25 to 60 min

    Time to effect

    0%

    Efficacy rate at 10mg

    12 hours

    Half-life duration

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    Answer a short, confidential questionnaire about your health and symptoms.

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    A GPhC-registered pharmacist reviews your consultation within 24 hours.

    Discreet delivery

    If approved, your medication is delivered in plain, unbranded packaging.

    Who it's for

    Adult men with erectile dysfunction, particularly those who have not achieved adequate results with sildenafil. Vardenafil can be taken with tamsulosin or alfuzosin. With other alpha-blockers, allow time separation.

    Caution: avoid grapefruit juice while taking vardenafil.

    Not suitable if you take:

    • Nitrates (GTN spray, isosorbide mononitrate/dinitrate)
    • Riociguat (Adempas)
    • Other PDE5 inhibitors or HIV protease inhibitors

    How to take Vardenafil

    • Starting dose: 10mg, 25 to 60 minutes before sexual activity
    • Dose range: 5mg to 20mg. Maximum 20mg once daily
    • Hepatic impairment: start 5mg, maximum 10mg
    • Avoid grapefruit juice
    • Can be taken with or without food (high-fat meals may delay onset)
    5mg
    10mg
    20mg

    Side effects

    Very common / common side effects include headache, flushing, nasal congestion, dyspepsia, and dizziness. These are usually mild and temporary.

    Rare but serious: priapism

    Seek emergency medical treatment if you experience an erection lasting more than 4 hours.

    Common questions

    Both are PDE5 inhibitors that work the same way. Vardenafil has a longer half-life (12 hours vs 4 hours) meaning it stays in your system longer. It may suit men who want a longer window than sildenafil but prefer on-demand to tadalafil.

    Yes, though a high-fat meal may delay onset. Avoid grapefruit juice as it can affect vardenafil metabolism.

    Vardenafil is often recommended when sildenafil has not worked as expected. It is equally effective and may work better for some men.

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