LEVITRA belongs to a class of drugs called "PDE5 inhibitors." It works by increasing blood flow to the penis to improve erectile function. The active ingredient in LEVITRA works specifically on the chain of events that occurs in the penis during arousal, when two large chambers in a man's penis fill with blood.
In clinical trials, LEVITRA was shown to help men get and keep an erection that lasted long enough for successful intercourse.
Taking LEVITRA
- Take it about an hour before sex. In clinical studies, most men were able to successfully begin sexual activity before this time
- LEVITRA may be taken with or without food
Forget the Rumors
- LEVITRA is not a magic pill or an aphrodisiac (a substance such as a food or drug that arouses or is believed to arouse sexual desire); it won't make you want to have sex all the time
- It should not give you an instant erection; you'll need to be sexually excited for it to work
- It should not leave you erect for hours
Getting Results
- Many men were successful the first time they used LEVITRA, but if it doesn't work the first couple of times, ask your doctor about adjusting the dose
- LEVITRA works for men with a broad range of conditions, including diabetes, high cholesterol, or high blood pressure
- LEVITRA works for most men, including those taking one or more types of blood pressure medication (ask your doctor about drug interactions)
