Vardenafil tablets
Vardenafil tablets
What is this medicine?
VARDENAFIL (var den a fil) is used to treat erection problems in men.
How should I use this medicine?
Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. You may take this medicine with or without meals. The dose is usually taken 1 hour before sexual activity. You should not take this dose more than once per day. Do not take your medicine more often than directed.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?
Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
breathing problems
changes in hearing
changes in vision
chest pain
fast, irregular heartbeat
prolonged or painful erection
seizures
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
back pain
dizziness
flushing
headache
indigestion
muscle aches
nausea
stuffy or runny nose
What may interact with this medicine?
Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:
bepridil
certain medicines for fungal infections like fluconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole, posaconazole, voriconazole
cisapride
droperidol
grepafloxacin
medicines for irregular heartbeat like dronedarone, dofetilide
methscopolamine nitrate
nitrates like amyl nitrite, isosorbide dinitrate, isosorbide mononitrate, nitroglycerin
nitroprusside
other medicines for erectile dysfunction like avanafil, sildenafil, tadalafil
pimozide
riociguat
thioridazine
ziprasidone
This medicine may also interact with the following medications:
antiviral medicines for HIV or AIDS
certain antibiotics like erythromycin and clarithromycin
certain drugs for high blood pressure
medicines for prostate problems
other medicines that prolong the QT interval (cause an abnormal heart rhythm)
What if I miss a dose?
This does not apply.
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
bleeding disorders
eye or vision problems, including a rare inherited eye disease called retinitis pigmentosa
anatomical deformation of the penis, Peyronie's disease, or history of priapism (painful and prolonged erection)
heart disease, angina, a history of heart attack, irregular heart beats, or other heart problems
high or low blood pressure
history of blood diseases, like sickle cell anemia or leukemia
history of stomach bleeding
kidney disease
liver disease
stroke
an unusual or allergic reaction to vardenafil, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
pregnant or trying to get pregnant
breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using this medicine?
If you notice any changes in your vision while taking this drug, call your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible. Stop using this medicine and call your health care provider right away if you have a loss of sight in one or both eyes.
Contact your doctor or health care professional right away if the erection lasts longer than 4 hours or if it becomes painful. This may be a sign of serious problem and must be treated right away to prevent permanent damage.
If you experience symptoms of nausea, dizziness, chest pain or arm pain upon initiation of sexual activity after taking this medicine, you should refrain from further activity and call your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible.
Do not drink alcohol to excess (examples, 5 glasses of wine or 5 shots of whiskey) when taking this medicine. When taken in excess, alcohol can increase your chances of getting a headache or getting dizzy, increasing your heart rate or lowering your blood pressure.
Using this medicine does not protect you or your partner against HIV infection (the virus that causes AIDS) or other sexually transmitted diseases.
Updated:  
July 17, 2018