Levitra is a highly effective treatment, but may not work on patients whose blood vessels are damaged or in absence of sexual stimulation. Often erectile dysfunction is attributable to cardiovascular problems caused by high choloesterol. Where this is the case a low fat diet is recommended to the patient in order to lose weight. Nevertheless before ruling the treatment out as being ineffective you should try taking it on multiple separate occasions.

This medication comes in strengths of 5mg, 10mg and 20mg. Unless otherwise indicated your doctor start with the 10mg tablet. You should increase the strength of the medication to 20mg if you do not see satisfactory results with the 10mg tablet, or lower the dose to 5mg if you experience side effects.

You should take Levitra 25-60 minutes before sex. The medication can be taken on an empty stomach; however a heavy meal will slow down the effects of the medication.

Levitra contraindications

You should always let your doctor know what medications you are already taking. This includes both prescription treatments and over-the-counter or herbal medications. If you are prescribed any new treatments you should let your doctor know so they can assess whether it is safe for you to continue taking ED medicines.

Vardenafil must not be taken with any form of nitrate medication. Such drugs include:

If you take any of the following blood pressure or enlarged prostate medications tell you doctor which ones.

Nitrate, blood pressure and prostate medications cause blood pressure to lower and the combined action of the drugs with Levitra can be dangerous.

Vardenafil should not be taken with protease inhibitors, medications used to treat HIV infection.

If you are taking the antibiotic erythromycin you should ask your doctor for further dosing instructions before taking Levitra.

Can I get Levitra and other ED treatment on the NHS?

You can only receive NHS subsidized treatment if you suffer from an illness which causes ED:

In all other cases you will have to seek a private prescription from either your GP or another doctor. NHS prescriptions for Levitra will limit you to a maximum of 4 tablets per month.

Levitra Private Prescriptions

If you have a sympathetic GP you may be able to ask them for a private prescription, normally they will provide one if the treatment you seek is unavailable through the NHS. Your doctor will probably charge a fee for issuing the prescription which you will have to pay for out of your own pocket. The prescription will allow you to go to a pharmacy to buy the medications yourself. The pharmacy will charge the full cost of the medicine prescribed, plus a dispensing fee.

If you are unable to go to your GP for treatment or if the limited quantity offered on the NHS is not enough then you can source a prescription from another doctor. You can source a private prescription from any registered doctor at their private clinic or online.