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Buy vardenafil tablets
You can buy vardenafil as long as it's been approved and prescribed by one of our clinicians.
While not a household name like Viagra, vardenafil is an effective treatment for erectile dysfunction available in 5mg, 10mg and 20mg doses.
How vardenafil works
Vardenafil belongs to a group of medicines called phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitors. They work by helping to more blood to flow to your penis, helping you get and maintain an erection.
However, like with all erection pills, you won't immediately get hard by taking a tablet. You need to be sexually aroused for vardenafil to work.
How long does vardenafil take to work?
After you’ve taken vardenafil, it normally starts to work within 25-60 minutes. With that in mind, you should take vardenafil around an hour before you want to have sex.
How long does vardenafil last?
Vardenafil typically stays in your system for 4-5 hours, roughly the same amount of time Viagra lasts. If you want a longer-lasting alternative, then tadalafil lasts up to 36 hours.
What’s the difference between vardenafil and Levitra?
Vardenafil is the generic version of the brand-name drug Levitra. Both work in exactly the same way and last the same length of time. The only real difference is that, because it’s a generic drug, vardenafil is typically cheaper.
How effective is vardenafil?
A 2005 study found that vardenafil 10mg helped 74% of men maintain an erection, and 87% of men complete success penetration during sex.
Vardenafil dosages
Chemist4U offers three doses of vardenafil: 5mg, 10mg and 20mg.
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Vardenafil 5mg: you may be prescribed 5mg of vardenafil if you struggle with the side effects of the 10mg tablet.
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Vardenafil 10mg: this is the recommended starting dose and should be taken no more than once a day.
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Vardenafil 20mg: you might be able to up your dosage to 20mg if you’ve tolerated the side effects of the 10mg tablet but haven’t had the desired effects when it comes to your erection.
How to take vardenafil safely
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Swallow one tablet whole, with a glass of water.
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Take around an hour before you want to have sex.
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Do not take vardenafil more than once a day.
You should always read the patient information leaflet before taking vardenafil.
Vardenafil side effects
Certain studies have shown that vardenafil may cause fewer side effects than other erectile dysfunction pills. Vardenafil is more selective in how it works when treating erectile dysfunction, resulting in fewer side effects.
However, you made still experience side effects when taking vardenafil, including:
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headache
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dizziness
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flushing
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a blocked or runny nose
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indigestion
For a complete list of side effects, please read the patient information leaflet. If you experience any side effects not included in the patient information leaflet, you can report them using the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme.
When to avoid vardenafil
You should avoid taking vardenafil if:
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you are under 18
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you were assigned female at birth
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you are allergic to vardenafil or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
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you are taking medicines containing nitrates, such as glycerol trinitrate for angina, or nitric oxide donors, such as amyl nitrite
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you are taking ritonavir or indinavir, medicines used to treat HIV
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you are over 75 years of age and are taking ketoconazole or itraconazole, anti-fungal medicines
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you have a severe heart or liver problem
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you are having kidney dialysis
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you have recently had a stroke or heart attack
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you have or have had low blood pressure
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your family has a history of degenerative eye diseases (such as retinitis pigmentosa)
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you have ever had a condition involving loss of vision due to damage to the optic nerve from insufficient blood supply known as non-arteritic ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION)
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you are taking riociguat
You should talk to your doctor or Chemist4U clinician for expert advice before taking vardenafil if you:
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are taking any other medicines or herbal remedies, including those obtained without a prescription
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have heart trouble
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suffer from irregular heartbeat (cardiac arrhythmia) or inherited heart diseases affecting your electrocardiogram
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have a physical condition affecting the shape of the penis. This includes conditions called angulation, Peyronie’s disease and cavernosal fibrosis
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have an illness that can cause erections that won’t go away (priapism) These include sickle cell disease, multiple myeloma and leukaemia
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have stomach ulcers (also called gastric or peptic ulcers)
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have a bleeding disorder (such as haemophilia)
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are using any other treatments for erection difficulties
Alternatives to vardenafil
If vardenafil isn’t for you, there are a number of other erectile dysfunction treatments you could explore, including:
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Levitra (brand-name vardenafil)
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Viagra Connect (available over the counter)
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Cialis Together (available over the counter)
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Can I drink alcohol with vardenafil?
Like with Viagra and alcohol, you can drink when taking vardenafil, but it may make your side effects worse. And since alcohol can cause erectile dysfunction, you may undo the good work done by the pill if you get too drunk.
Can I buy vardenafil over the counter?
Is vardenafil stronger than Viagra?
Technically, yes, vardenafil is more potent than Viagra or sildenafil, but this doesn’t make it more effective. While the recommended dose of vardenafil is 10mg, 50mg is the standard Viagra dosage for first-time users. But while both are roughly as effective as each other at treating erectile dysfunction, vardenafil’s lower dose may result in fewer side effects.
