An Introduction to Levitra Side Effects
As with any medicine, there are possible side effects with
Levitra® (
vardenafil HCL). However, not everyone who takes Levitra will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate Levitra well. When side effects do occur, they are usually minor, meaning they require no treatment or are easily treated by you or your healthcare provider. In previous research studies, up to 3.4 percent of people taking Levitra stopped their medicine because of side effects.
(This article covers many, but not all, of the possible side effects with Levitra. Your healthcare provider can discuss a more complete list of Levitra side effects with you.)
Common Side Effects of Levitra
Levitra has been studied extensively in clinical trials, with over 4,430 people having been evaluated. In these studies, side effects are always documented. Based on these studies, common Levitra side effects (occurring in more than 2 percent of all cases) included:
- Headache -- 15 percent of people -- see Headaches From Levitra
- Facial flushing -- 11 percent of people
- Indigestion or upset stomach -- 4 percent of people
- Stuffy or runny nose (rhinitis)-- 9 percent of people
- Inflammation of the sinuses (sinusitis) -- 3 percent of people
- Flu-like symptoms -- 3 percent of people
- Increased levels of creatine kinase in the blood (creatine kinase is an enzyme normally found in muscles and the brain)-- 2 percent of people
- Nausea -- 2 percent of people
- Dizziness -- 2 percent of people
- Accidental injury -- 3 percent of people
- Back pain -- 2 percent of people.
These side effects normally go away after a couple of hours.
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