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Vardenafil (Systemic)

Brand Names : Levitra

Vardenafil | Before Using | Proper Use | Precautions | Side Effects


Side Effects of This Medicine

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

    Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

      Less common

        Arm, back or jaw pain; blindness; blurred vision; body aches or pain; chest pain or discomfort; chest tightness or heaviness; chills; cold sweats; confusion; congestion; cough; decreased vision; difficult or labored breathing; difficulty swallowing; dizziness; dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from lying or sitting position; dryness or soreness of throat; eye pain; fainting; fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse; fever; headache; hives; hoarseness; itching; nausea; nervousness; pain or discomfort in arms, jaw, back or neck; pounding in the ears; puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips or tongue; runny nose; shortness of breath; skin rash; slow or fast heartbeat; sweating; tearing; tender, swollen glands in neck; tightness in chest; trouble in swallowing; unusual tiredness or weakness; voice changes; vomiting; wheezing

    Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome.

      More Common

        Feeling of warmth and redness of the face, neck, arms and occasionally, upper chest; sneezing; stuffy nose

      Less common

        Abnormal ejaculation; abnormal vision; abdominal pain; acid or sour stomach; back pain; belching; bloody nose; burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles" , or tingling feelings; burning feeling in chest or stomach; changes in color vision; changes in vision; diarrhea; difficulty in moving; difficulty seeing at night; difficulty swallowing; dim vision; dry mouth; eye pain; excessive muscle tone; face swelling; fast heartbeat; feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings; general feeling of discomfort or illness; heartburn; increased redness of the eye; increased sensitivity of eyes to sunlight; indigestion; itching skin; joint pain; lack or loss of strength; loss of appetite; muscle aches and pains; trouble sleeping; muscle cramping; muscle stiffness; muscle tension or tightness; neck pain; pain; pain or burning in throat; sensation of spinning; shivering; sleepiness or unusual drowsiness; sleeplessness; sore throat; sores, ulcers, or white spots on lips or tongue or inside the mouth; stomach discomfort, upset, or pain; swollen joints; tenderness in stomach area; trouble sleeping; unable to sleep; watery eyes

Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.


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Date Written: 12/18/2003









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