LEVITRA AND OTHER SUBSTANCES
LEVITRA AND FOOD
One of the major advantages Levitra had over its predecessor Viagra was that the drug could be taken regardless of meals, while Viagra should be taken only on an empty stomach. This property of Levitra made it a good option when choosing a drug for erectile dysfunction treatment, because it provided much less constraints on when to use the drug, which was great news for those who enjoy having sex after a good romantic dinner or a meal. Still, you should pay attention to the types of foods you take when consuming Levitra as some substances may affect the drug's effectiveness.
First of all you should avoid fatty meals, as fats make it harder for Levitra's active elements to be absorbed in the body. So if your idea of a romantic dinner is having fried potatoes and stake, you may want to change it to fish and vegetables if you expect the drug to work properly and plan to enjoy intimacy after you're done with the meal. In general, fat food may be the actual cause for erectile dysfunction as it may raise your cholesterol levels, and having high cholesterol is known to be a widespread problem for male impotence. Cholesterol affects the blood circulation in general, and in the penile area in particular, which is directly related to the ability to get and keep a strong and durable erection. So if you are taking Levitra, think twice before eating something really fat, no matter how tasty it may be.
Levitra can also be taken safely with alcohol – another point that puts it above Viagra and Cialis. Levitra has shown to be consumed exactly as always when taken with a slow to moderate amount of alcohol. Other ED drugs are known to be strongly affected by alcohol, which alters their effects and makes it more likely for side-effects to take place. So if you want to enjoy your romantic dinner with a small glass of wine or other alcoholic drink, you may do so without worrying about the effectiveness of Levitra afterwards.
Be careful to not use Levitra with grapefruit or any of its derivatives. Grapefruit is known to alter the effects of many prescription and non-prescription drugs, so make sure to cut down your grapefruit intake while going through a course of any drug unless your doctor tells it's safe to combine. Tangelos, Seville oranges and limes are similar to grapefruit in their chemical content so you should be careful with these citrus fruits too. |
