Percautions
- In people taking Levitra or other PDE5 inhibitors, there have been rare cases of a condition called non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION). This condition can lead to sudden loss of vision in one or both eyes. If you experience any loss of vision while taking Levitra, contact your healthcare provider immediately
- The FDA considers Levitra a pregnancy Category B medicine, meaning that while the drug has not been studied in pregnant women, it showed no negative effects on unborn babies in previous animal studies. However, Levitra is not licensed for use in female patients.
- In rare cases, people can experience a prli onged erection that can sometimes be painful. If you experience an erection for longer than four hours while taking Levitra, contact your healthcare provider immediately.
- There have been reports of a sudden decrease or loss of hearing in men taking Levitra. If you develop hearing problems, stop taking Levitra and contact your healthcare provider right away.
- Levitra does not provide any protection against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including HIV.