Generic Vardenafil comes as a pill to take by mouth. It is usually taken as needed, with or without food, 60 minutes before sexual activity. Generic Vardenafil usually must not be taken more often than once every 24 hours. If you have certain health conditions or are taking certain medines, your M.D. may tell you to take vardenafil less often. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your M.D. or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take vardenafil exactly as directed. Don’t take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your M.D..

Most people are recommended to take 10mg of Vardenafil in a day up to an hour before they have sex. If there is no response or side effects, the dose may be increased to 20 mg. Should an individual suffer from side effects, the stated dose should be reduced to 5mg. Those who are 65 years of age or older are recommended to begin the treatment at 5mg. Individuals who are taking medications that increase the blood levels of vardenafil should start treatment with 2.5 to 5 mg of vardenafil.

Unusual cases of unexpected loss of hearing have been reported with phosphodiesterase inhibitors such as vardenafil, occasionally associated with ringing in the ears and dizziness. Should a patient suffer from changes in hearing, they should desist in taking the vardenafil and talk with their G.P. straight awayIf changes in hearing occur, patients should stop their vardenafil and seek immediate medical attention.