Vardenafil (Levitra)
Street names: Levitra, Staxyn, Vilitra, Valif
⚡What it does
- Erection support, 30–60 min onset
- Slightly more potent per mg than sildenafil
- Food affects it less than Viagra
⚠Key risks
- Same nitrate danger as all PDE5 inhibitors (fatal BP drop)
- Counterfeit Levitra extremely common
- QT-prolongation caution (heart rhythm) vs other PDE5s
- Priapism, vision changes (same rare class effects)
✚Overdose signs
- Prolonged erection >4 hours — emergency
- Fainting, severe dizziness
- Chest pain (never combine with nitrates)
📋Quick facts
Category comparison — Sexual Health & ED Meds
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vardenafil (Levitra) | Rx-only — not controlled | Same nitrate danger as all PDE5 inhibitors (fatal BP drop); Counterfeit Levitra extremely common | ~$1–$12 per tablet grey-market vs pharmacy |
| Sildenafil (Viagra) | Rx-only — not a controlled drug | THE most counterfeited drug class in the world — fake sildenafil is a leading fentanyl-pill channel in some regions; Dangerous blood-pressure drop with nitrates (heart meds) — potentially fatal combo | ~$1–$15 per tablet |
| Tadalafil (Cialis) | Rx-only — not controlled | Counterfeit ED pills are a major fentanyl/adulterant channel in some regions; Dangerous blood pressure drop with nitrates | ~$2–$15 per tablet |
RxBrand names on the grey market
These brands are sold as this compound. Same molecule, different label and supply chain — quality varies enormously between them.
?Frequently asked questions
What does Vardenafil (Levitra) look like?
Orange round 5/10/20 mg tablets (Levitra); grey-market brands in all colors; orodispersible forms
What are the signs of a Vardenafil (Levitra) overdose?
Prolonged erection >4 hours — emergency; Fainting, severe dizziness; Chest pain (never combine with nitrates) Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
Same nitrate danger as all PDE5 inhibitors (fatal BP drop) Dependence can develop with regular use.
🔗Sources & further reading
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