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Headache and Levitra – any Relation?

June 21st, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed

Did you know that Levitra may be the cause of your headaches?

As you probably know, there has been a lot of progress in the field of erectile dysfunction. Many medications have made their way on the market to help men who are suffering from this condition and to finally give them the chance of having more intimate moments with their loved one. One of the most popular medications is Vardenafil also known as Levitra. This particular drug has been very effective in treating erectile dysfunction for the majority of its users, even for those with other medical concerns. However if you are considering using this drug I would strongly advise consulting your doctor to be fully aware of the possible side effects that can occur with Levitra, which include headaches.

Why can Levitra cause Headaches?

To understand the answer to this question, it is important to know exactly how this medication works in the treatment of erectile dysfunction. Most impotence drugs do not “cure” the problem behind erectile dysfunction; instead they work to maximize the conditions for an erection to occur. This is done by relaxing the muscles around the penis, allowing for optimum blood flow to occur. This process will allow men to have an erection naturally, by working with the physiological process that is already in place. Because this medication affects the blood flow to the penile area, it can also affect the blood flow in other areas of the body. Since changes in blood flow to the brain are often the cause of headaches, Levitra can contribute to the problem with some patients.

What are Your Chances of having headache with Levitra

There have been many studies on the subject, but if we make a summary, Levitra can cause headaches in about two to ten percents of the users. Of course this statistic is only for men as this medication cannot be prescribed to women or those under the age of eighteen. Some studies claims that if you are already suffering from migraines or cluster headaches, Levitra can trigger those more frequently. The reason for that is that those particular headaches are very sensible to the change of blood pressure or flow in your brain. So if you are amongst those you suffer from these types of headache you should really consult your doctor for the possible relation between your headaches and Levitra. In other cases the headaches associated with Levitra can occur during the first few doses of the medication.

Note: For many users, the headaches associated with the first few dose are not severe enough to prevent them from taking the drug.