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Vardenafil and Headaches: What Users Say

Headaches: mentioned by 38 users (22.2%)

Based on user experiences from 171 Vardenafil reviews, the following table shows the most commonly mentioned side effects.

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headaches 22.2%
stuffy nose 10.5%
runny nose 7.6%
flushing 7.0%
red face 2.9%
upset stomach 2.3%
cramps 1.8%
heartburn 1.8%
nausea 1.8%
sinus issues 1.8%

Reviews for Vardenafil

Commonly mentioned side effects
  • Dbl...
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • September 4, 2014

For Erectile Dysfunction "68 years old. My problem was loss of erection in the act itself. Wife and I started avoiding sex altogether in order to avoid the congestion and frustration from unfinished sex. We were frustrated and angry all the time. Tried Viagra...headaches for days. Tried Cialis...palpitations (scary ones.) Levitra 5 mg works in 30 minutes, lasts 12 to 15 hours, well into the next day. Slight flushing, stuffiness, headache, but worth it. Major 'teenage' erections. We are doing 2 times a week now, not enough for me, but about all we can manage with busy schedules. While two-furs and three-furs are great during the night and again the next morning, second and third ejaculations are rare. Happy couple!!"

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  • Hap...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • September 24, 2013

For Erectile Dysfunction "Have been experiencing mild erectile dysfunction for several years, but never been a major problem until recently. Mainly because of a high stress level with work and some other things. My doctor gave me a prescription for 20 mg Levitra. I didn't feel like I needed the whole 20 mg, so I cut it in half. I took it about an hour before bedtime, and just a few minutes later I could feel it kick in. We went 2 rounds last night, and I could have gone a few more, and I'm still feeling it working this morning. The only side effect was some stuffiness but nothing too bad, and a mild headache that went away with some aspirin."

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  • ww ...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • February 13, 2013

For Erectile Dysfunction "I had tried Viagra and Cialis before Levitra. With Viagra 50mg I got a good erection, but I also got heartburn, a stuffy nose, and a headache. With Cialis 5mg I got almost no results, but with Levitra 10mg, I had a good erection that lasted, with very little heartburn, stuffy nose, or headache afterward, and another good erection the next morning."

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  • Dan...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • February 10, 2014

For Erectile Dysfunction "Many men complain of mild stuffiness, headaches, nausea, palpitations, etc. Advice: Try lower doses until the effect isn't enough. Example: My Doc gave me a few 20mg Levitra to try out. Did that. Love it but: WHOA! Way too strong for me. Stuffy nose, mild pulse racing, mild headache. 1. Cut dose by half, still a bit much for me, as side effects persisted to some degree. 2. Cut dose in half again, JUST RIGHT! Side effects almost unnoticeable. Same with Vardenafil. Sometimes all I need is a small 'chip' of it to get'er done. Dissolve under tongue."

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  • Anonymous
  • November 21, 2012

For Erectile Dysfunction "I'm younger than most people who take this, but man did the results pan out. I was able to maintain an erection for four hours. I woke up with a stuffy nose and a headache, but my wife and I were super glad."

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  • Ant...
  • November 27, 2016

For Erectile Dysfunction "My doctor gave me some 20 mg Levitra. I took one, it didn't do anything. So I took another an hour later. I busted like 10 nuts in one day, and my dick is still hard after two days, still busting nuts. The only bad thing is I have a terrible headache, almost bringing me to my knees. Levitra rocks! But I won't be taking two anymore, it nearly killed me."

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  • Neo...
  • January 28, 2017

For Erectile Dysfunction "I had a few tablets tested before, and that's why I know how to use them. But the problem with those tablets was that they gave me headaches. However, using Levitra was amazing, for it has no side effects. What I did find unusual is that you should NOT take it with food, you should take it on an empty stomach. If you had something to eat, then wait for at least 3 to 4 hours before taking the Levitra tablet. Once you take it, wait for 15 to 20 minutes before action. So you can eat food after you take the Levitra tablet on an empty stomach, and it will work 100%."

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  • bil...
  • January 3, 2010

For Erectile Dysfunction "Tried Levitra for the first time last night. Great sex last night and twice again this morning. Wow! Changed from Viagra and have tried Cialis. Both others worked, but not near as effective as Levitra for me. I am diabetic and over 60. Mild headache afterwards."

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  • Big...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • July 15, 2012

For Erectile Dysfunction "In the first round after using my trial Levitra pill, I asked my partner how she felt compared to Cialis, and she said it was harder, rounder, and longer, and that I should forget Cialis. We're both 57. That's the first time that has ever happened. The satisfaction of hearing that was worth the congestion and headache. Sign me up for a prescription!"

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  • Zek...
  • September 18, 2016

For Erectile Dysfunction "I am 57 and have tried all the popular ED meds. Having low T makes getting and keeping an erection a problem, but I personally like Levitra 20 mg. I can get rock hard within 20 or 30 minutes of taking it, and it's good for several hours afterwards. I had 3 orgasms within a 6-7 hour time frame, which is about what I could do at age 20, so impressive. Mild headache, flushing, and nausea, but not bad. Viagra gave me similar results but not as effective for as long as the Levitra. Cialis is a no-go for me. Bad leg cramps."

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  • DPS...
  • October 20, 2014

For Erectile Dysfunction "Works well, but the last time I used it, right at the point of orgasm, I acquired the worst headache I've ever had. Literally. Thought I was having a stroke or something of that nature. It truly scared me and my lover."

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  • sno...
  • September 24, 2008

For Erectile Dysfunction "I am a 36-year-old male. From time to time, I have a problem maintaining an erection when engaging in sex. No problem during foreplay. My doctor wrote me a script for Levitra, and it was amazing. I was 16 again and a superman in the sack. I did have a feeling of congestion and occasional headache but it is worth it. The downfall is that you need to know in advance when exactly you will be sexually active. So much for romance and spontaneity. It is also very expensive."

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  • Rus...
  • March 21, 2017

For Erectile Dysfunction "My doctor gave me samples due to a recent ED issue. We tried it last night, and all I can say is wow. It works better than expected. I will say this is not for daily use. There are minimal side effects like headache and stuffy nose in the morning. The positive effects lasted at least 12 hours. I just hope my insurance will cover it."

9 / 10
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  • Van...
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • January 19, 2017

For Erectile Dysfunction "I've tried all of the big three multiple times, and Levitra is the clear winner. Cialis doesn't give the rock-hard results that Viagra and Levitra do, and you get a headache for it. Levitra works faster than Viagra and definitely lasts longer. On an empty stomach, I'm ready to go in twenty minutes and can go even the next day on the same dose with Levitra. Viagra works, but takes at least 30 minutes and sometimes longer to get results. You have maybe three good hours with the Vs."

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  • dav...
  • March 11, 2012

For Erectile Dysfunction "After turning 53, I noticed I was having some issues getting a good, hard erection to comfortably penetrate my wife. Sex is now awesome, and I now outlast my wife. I was prescribed the 20 mg pill, but use a pill cutter, as 10 mg is a better dose for me and lessens the facial flushing and mild headache from the full dose, and sometimes 5 mg works well as well."

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  • Tda...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • December 26, 2016

For Erectile Dysfunction "I wanted to try something different that worked quicker and also on a full stomach. I was out one night and had eaten before taking Viagra and it took over 2 hours before it kicked in. By then, my girl was fast asleep (I did wake her up). My Dr. gave me a sample of Staxyn, and I tried it not long after this episode. It worked for me in about 15 mins. I was fully erect and was good even in the morning. Same side effects, could get a headache or stuffy nose. I love this medication, works quickly and don't have to worry if I have eaten, unlike Viagra."

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  • Key...
  • August 25, 2013

For Erectile Dysfunction "Solid erection and great sex, but didn't get an erection for hours afterward (unlike Viagra). Side effects the next day were - tummy upset and headache/nausea. I guess I have to be careful - I had a few drinks beforehand (will need to cut that out). I also suffer from low blood pressure."

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  • nic...
  • April 12, 2012

For Erectile Dysfunction "Surprisingly, good. I took a 10 mg tablet, and 20 min later I was performing at my peak. Felt bigger and stronger and didn't experience the headaches that I had with the others. It also seemed to still be in my system a day or so later."

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  • Roc...
  • January 13, 2011

For Erectile Dysfunction "20 mg and WOW... better stamina than ever before. Incredible. The only side effects were slight headache and flushed face, pounding on door and walls from hotel patrons next door who couldn't sleep from all the screeching and thrashing. Awesome."

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  • Sex...
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • March 24, 2018

For Erectile Dysfunction "Experience is generally very positive. Mostly strong results with manageable flushing and head pressure. Not really bad enough to be called a headache. However, there have been a few times that the drug has let me down with good sexual stimulation. I have wondered if the drug interfered with orgasm, but maybe that’s just the reality of being 63. Fortunately, I maintained an erection, so I was able to please my partner (a lot), which was more important to me than my orgasm. The drug indications are that it can be taken without regard to food, but avoid just grapefruit. I am reading a few reviews online that taking it with an empty stomach produces better results. I may try that. Sometimes when I take it, I feel no symptoms at all, and that’s when I sometimes think it may not be successful. I’m wondering if it’s possible to build up a tolerance to it."

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  • September 2, 2011

For Erectile Dysfunction "Works great. I have not had any side effects, no headache or vision problems. 50 years old and still going strong thanks to Levitra. A half hour before the foreplay works for me. Sexual activity has lasted as long as an hour and a half after that, old age sets in. Most times, I'm good for 45 to 60 minutes of HARD action."

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  • Nic...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • October 14, 2016

For Erectile Dysfunction "Have been taking Staxyn for about two years. The first 6 months, it worked amazing. 3 or 4 times a night was no problem. Slowly, I have found a tolerance builds up, and now it only works about half as well as it did before. My side effects are a very stuffy nose and headache. I usually use a nose spray after taking it and also take Tylenol. This way, no plugged nose and no headache."

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  • Ban...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • July 19, 2012

For Erectile Dysfunction "I got a 20 mg sample from my doctor, and following his advice, I cut the tablet in half for 10 mg. Although effective, I experienced troublesome side effects. Fast heartbeat, low blood pressure, headache, muscle pain, back pain, ringing in the ears, and abnormal orgasm. (Orgasm happened a few seconds before I could feel it.) On the plus side, it seems to be a powerful medicine, but it is not right for me. I will try a lower dose of a less powerful medication."

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  • bar...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • June 8, 2018

For Erectile Dysfunction "I used 10 mg Levitra for the first time. Felt it starting to work after about 1 hour. Certainly fuller and wider but not longer, but still couldn't come. No headaches. Tiny bit of face flushing, but did have 1 large glass of white wine to relax before initiating anything. Think if I had taken 20 mg, it would have done the trick as 10 mg too weak for me and much better than Viagra or Cialis. Will definitely use again, but 20 mg next time."

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  • mus...
  • April 13, 2009

For Erectile Dysfunction "Used this pill at 5 mg, and it worked, but the erection was uncomfortable (too hard). It caused congestion and a severe headache within 20 minutes of taking the pill. Have tried Viagra and found better results from 50 mg of that. Levitra worked, but would not recommend it as much as Viagra."

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