History of Levitra

You can now spice up your sex life through the use of the prescription drug Levitra. Also known as Vardenafil, Levitra is marketed by Bayer both in the United States and in Europe and is now one of the most popular drugs recommended for the treatment of impotence in men.

The development of the PDE5 inhibitor was initiated to challenge the Viagra monopoly enjoyed by its manufacturer Pfizer. It is known that this monopoly was enjoyed by Viagra for years since it is the only pharmaceutical company that can sell medication for impotence. It is also no secret that Pfizer literally made billions of dollars from Viagra making that part of the medicine market a very profitable one. Bayer developed the drug to enter this market and get their share of the pie but in order to compete with the groundbreaking drug Viagra, Bayer had to ensure that their product would be distinct and offered more advantages than Pfizer's ED medication. The primary benefit of choosing Vardenafil HCl over the more popular brand is that men can take this particular medication without having to worry about what they ate making the said erectile dysfunction treatment more convenient to use.

After the clinical trials for the drug, Bayer finally got the approval of the Food and Drug Administration in the United States and started marketing the said medication.

The prescription only medication has a half-life of 4 to 5 hours and has the same indications and contraindications as its competitors. According to experts, Vardenafil HCl is closely related to how Viagra or Sildenafil citrate works. Although the differences are minimal, Vardenafil HCl is also known to treat premature ejaculation aside from erectile dysfunction.

Vardenafil HCl is available in a number of dosage forms the smallest being 2.5 mg. Men who are interested in taking the drug should consult with a physician first to get a prescription and they are advised to follow the dosage indicated in the prescription. Like its competitors, the ED drug also has drug interactions and much like all PDE5 inhibitors, the prescription medication should never be taken by men who regularly take nitrates. The combination, according to experts, is potentially dangerous and can cause life-threatening low blood pressure. Aside from this, Levitra is very safe and quite effective. If you are planning to take Levitra however, it is best to consult a physician first.