Levitra® (vardenafil HCL) is a prescription medicine that is licensed for treating erectile dysfunction (ED). Levitra is manufactured by Bayer Pharmaceuticals and is currently protected by a patent that prevents any generic Levitra from being manufactured. Yet, if you search the Internet for "generic Levitra," you may find a number of companies selling it. The fact is that these medicines are fake, substandard, and potentially dangerous. There may be generic Levitra available from another country, but there is really no way of knowing if you are getting genuine Levitra or not. You should not buy any generic Levitra until there is an approved generic available.

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How Does Levitra Work?
Levitra® (vardenafil HCL) is a medication that has been licensed to treat erectile dysfunction, which is the repeated inability to get or keep an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse.

Levitra is very effective at treating erectile dysfunction. The medication works by blocking a chemical that causes blood to flow out of the penis. More blood in the penis means an improved erection.

Understanding Erections and Erectile Dysfunction
To understand how Levitra works, it may be helpful to understand erections.

When a man is aroused, nerve signals are sent from the brain and around the penis. These nerve signals cause the release of chemicals that relax the muscles in the penis. Normally, these muscles are constricted so that blood cannot flow into the penis. When these muscles relax, large amounts of blood are able to enter the penis, causing an erection. An erection is reversed when another chemical (known as phosphodiesterase type 5 [PDE5]) breaks down the chemicals that caused the muscles to relax in the first place. This causes the muscles in the penis to constrict again, which in turn causes blood to leave the penis.

How Does Levitra Work?
Levitra works by blocking a chemical called PDE5. When PDE5 is blocked, more of the chemicals responsible for the erection remain, so the muscles in the penis do not constrict. This allows blood to stay in the penis longer, thereby maintaining an erection.

Does Levitra Work Without Stimulation?
Many men wonder if Levitra works without any stimulation. The answer is no. This is because the chemicals that cause an erection are released only when a person is aroused. Levitra has no effect on these chemicals being released. It only keeps the chemicals in the penis longer.

How Long Does It Take for Levitra to Start Working?
Many men wonder, "How long do I have to wait for Levitra to work?" The amount of time it takes will vary depending on the individual. In clinical studies, Levitra began to work in most men in under an hour. It is generally recommended that you take Levitra an hour before sexual activity.

How Long Does Levitra Last?
Many people considering Levitra® (vardenafil HCL) wonder how long it lasts. Levitra will generally last for about four hours, though it starts to lose its effectiveness after a couple of hours.

The time it takes for Levitra to start working will also vary. It is recommended that you take Levitra one hour prior to sexual activity. For some people, however, Levitra is most effective after 30 minutes.

Factors Affecting How Long Levitra Lasts
There are a number of factors that can increase or decrease how long Levitra lasts. Some factors that increase the amount of time Levitra stays in the body include:

Being over the age of 65
Having severe liver disease, such as cirrhosis
Taking certain medicines (see Levitra Drug Interactions).

There are also factors that can decrease how long Levitra lasts. One such factor is taking Levitra with a high-fat meal.

Is Vardenafil HCL a Generic Levitra?
No. Vardenafil HCL is the active ingredient in Levitra, not a generic version of the drug. Although people often refer to a drug's active ingredient as its "generic name," the generic name of a drug is different than a generic version of it. In order for there to be a generic version of a medicine, the original medicine must have gone off patent and another company (besides the original manufacturer) must have made the product.