Vardenafil

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: Jul 08, 2024

Pros & Cons


Vardenafil (Levitra) Pros and Cons

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  • You can take vardenafil as needed 1 hour before sexual activity.
  • It is available as an orally disintegrating tablet and a regular tablet.
  • You can take it with or without food. 
  • There is a lower-cost generic available for vardenafil

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  • You need to allow 1 hour before sexual activity for vardenafil to work. Other ED drugs, such as Cialis (tadalafil), may start working sooner (within 30 minutes).
  • Vardenafil and other PDE-5 inhibitors are not recommended for people with a history of heart attack within the past 6 months. 
  • It is not safe to take vardenafil with heart medications (nitrates) used to treat angina (chest pain).
  • Vardenafil does not prevent sexually transmitted diseases.