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a nitrate such as nitroglycerin (Nitrostat, Nitrolingual, Nitro-
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a recreational drug such as amyl nitrate or nitrite ("poppers"); or
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an alpha blocker such as doxazosin (Cardura), guanadrel (Hylorel), prazosin (Minipress), terazosin (Hytrin), alfuzosin (Uroxatral), tamsulosin (Flomax), and others.
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Before taking Levitra, tell your doctor if you
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currently have or have ever had a heart attack, stroke, irregular heartbeats, angina (chest pain), or congestive heart failure;
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have high or low blood pressure;
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have a personal or family history of a rare heart condition known as prolongation of the QT interval (long QT syndrome);
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have liver problems;
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have kidney problems;
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have ever had blood problems, including sickle cell anemia, multiple myeloma, or leukemia;
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have a bleeding or blood clotting disorder;
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have a stomach ulcer;
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a family history of degenerative eye disease (e.g., retinitis pigmentosa); or
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have a physical deformity of the penis such as Peyronie's disease.
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an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
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chest pain or an irregular heartbeats;
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swelling of the ankles or legs;
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shortness of breath;
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prolonged or severe dizziness;
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fainting;
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a prolonged (lasting longer than 4 hours) or painful erection;
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dizziness, nausea, or angina (pain, tightness, discomfort, numbness, or tingling in the chest, arms, neck, or jaw); or
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back pain.
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flushing;
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mild dizziness;
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headache;
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nasal congestion;
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stomach upset;
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sensitivity of the eyes to light; or
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temporary blue tint in vision or other vision abnormalities.
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