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Levitra is a FDA-approved prescription medicine used in the treatment of erectile disfunction. The main ingredient in Levitra - vardenafil hydrochloride belongs to a class of drugs called PDE inhibitors. Vardenafil content in Levitra helps the user suffering from erectile dysfunction achieve an erection satisfactory for sexually activity. Generic drugs are also available under the generic names of Vardenafil and Generic Levitra.

Erectile dysfunction or E.D commonly called impotence refers to the inability in a male to achieve or sustain an erection. The reasons leading to erectile dysfunction are varied, ranging from:

• Physical reasons - arteriosclerosis (hardening of arteries) which prevents the smooth flowing of blood to the penis mainly caused by high sugar and high cholesterol level in blood. Kidney, heart and liver diseases might also be the reasons. E.D is not an evitable part of aging.
• Side-effects of certain medicines - in the category of anti-depressants, diuretics, tranquillizers and blood pressure medications.
• Psychological - like depression guilt, sexual fears and stress.
• Hormonal disorders - such as low testosterone production, hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism
• Lifestyle choices like- prolonged alcoholism, smoking, drug addiction and obesity.

Erectile dysfunction can be treated at any age. And with the growing awareness more menhave been seeking medical help and returning to normal sexual life by successful erectile dysfunction treatment. E.D treatments vary from surgeries, psychological counseling, refraining from tobacco and alcohol to drug therapy. The most popular erectile dysfunction brand drugs are Viagra, Cialis and Levitra. Also available are their Generic variants- Generic Viagra, Generic Cialis and Generic Levitra.

Levitra is said be functional within 25 minutes of intake and may work up to 24 hours. Levitra increases the flow of blood to the penis and helps in achieving erection for sexual activity. Recent clinical studies reveal, Levitra to have treated erectile dysfunction in patients having related health factors like diabetes and prostrate surgery. So at a time when diabetes remains a threatening factor causing E.D., Levitra might be a boon to many.

Finally a word of caution, Levitra is a prescription drug and should be administered only under medical supervision. Consult your doctor on the dosage, side-effects and a drug review to avoid possible drug interaction.