Vardenafil (Generic Levitra)

Vardenafil is a PDE5 inhibitor that offers a middle ground between sildenafil and tadalafil. It works within 25-60 minutes and lasts approximately 5-8 hours. Some studies suggest vardenafil may work slightly faster than sildenafil and may be better tolerated by some patients, making it an excellent alternative when first-line treatments cause side effects.

At hi-doctor.ai, our doctors may recommend vardenafil as an alternative for patients who experience side effects with sildenafil or who prefer a different duration profile than tadalafil.

Vardenafil selectively inhibits PDE5, enhancing nitric oxide-mediated vasodilation in the corpus cavernosum. It has high selectivity for PDE5 over other phosphodiesterase enzymes.

Common: headache, flushing, nasal congestion. Generally similar to sildenafil. Contraindicated with nitrates and certain antiarrhythmics.