Levitra is a prescription medicine for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED). It contains vardenafil as its active ingredient and some other chemical substances that work collectively to increase blood flow to the penis in response to sexual arousal. Now nearly any chemical substance used for cure, treatment or prevention of a health condition has some Side Effects. Any prescription medicine is approved after a careful consideration of all its side effects and weighing them against its benefits. Levitra was approved by the FDA only after it was tested rigorously for any major side effects that might put the patient's health at risk. But as already mentioned, you still need to be aware of the Levitra side effects in case you are about to take this medicine to treat your erection problems.

What are the common Levitra side effects?

The most common side effects of vardenafil include headaches, a stuffy or runny nose, facial flushing, upset stomach, indigestion and dizziness. The good news is that these side effects tend to disappear shortly after you take the medicine. Taking the right Levitra dosage, as recommended by your doctor, is also important to minimize the risk of side effects. Just in case any side effect lasts longer and continues to trouble you, stop taking the medicine and inform your doctor immediately.

Can there be any other Levitra side effects?

Yes. Apart from the common side effects mentioned above, Levitra may also cause priapism and changes in color vision. In priapism, your erection may stay for a long time even after you ejaculate. And the second side effect may cause you difficulties in distinguishing between the colors green and blue. But the heartening news is that these side effects have so far been reported by only a few people and it is yet to be established conclusively that they are caused only because of PDE-5 inhibitors. Nevertheless, you should always be aware of the possibility of such rarest side effects, so as to be able to take appropriate measures should they occur.