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Friday, 18 July 2008 |
Levitra the ED pill with a difference
Erectile dysfunction is a common ailment affecting men over 50 or sometimes even younger. The condition could be temporary, where the man concerned has trouble getting and preserving an erection which disables him temporarily from having a successful and enjoyable intercourse. The reason for this temporary failure to have an erection could be mostly psychological when the man is undergoing some stressful situations or suffering from depression etc.
While such temporary failure can easily be treated through counseling, rest and relaxation exercises, when the problem with erection persists for a long time, it calls for therapy intervention. The problem of ED is recognized worldwide with over 30 million of men suffering from it in the US alone.
Considering its wide spread prevalence and increasing frequency of occurrence, there have a lot of research and development in this field and today, there are a lot of effective medication available with the help of which men can be relieved of the stress caused by symptoms of ED and lead a sexually happy life. One such drug which has recently wond the hearts of millions of users is Levitra, the chemical compound of which is called Vardenafil. The drug has undergone hundreds of clinical trials before it was approved by US FDA for treatment for erectile dysfunction. While the trial results showed the efficacy of Levitra in treating mild to serious ED, it is important for the user to know the precise of ED as it could also result from several chronic ailments like hypertension, diabetes and other negative health situations. The second in the genre to be approved by FDA, the manufacturers of Levitra have several years in researching and developing the right molecule for treating ED. But Levitra, like any other prescription drug, is not without its side effects. Though mild and does not last for a long time every user of Levitra must be fully aware about what to expect for when he is taking the medication. Levitra works by increasing the blood flow to the penile region and after the sexual act is complete the penis returns to its flaccid state. One of the common side effects of Levitra, as with any other drug for ED is vision impairment.
It is recommended that Levitra should be consumed only after consultation with the doctor. One of the biggest benefits of Levitra, which makes it stand apart in a class of its own is that it can be taken even by patients of diabetes and hypertension. Incidentally, diabetes is a disease which sometimes is age-related and erectile dysfunction is an expected condition of diabetic patients.
However, diabetics need not worry anymore with their ED symptoms as Levitra is here as a blessing. Usually doctors recommend a lower starting dose of Levitra – which is 10 mg taken once a day only. Some even recommend a lower dose depending on the age and other health conditions of the patient. Levitra is available in 3 strengths 2.5, 5 and 20 mg tablets. One of the well-tolerated ED pills in the market, do consult your doctor however before you start the therapy.
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