Staxyn can affect blood pressure, heart function, and vision, and it can interact with several medications.
Before taking Staxyn, tell your healthcare provider about all medical conditions you have and all prescription medications, over-the-counter products, vitamins, and supplements you use.
Erection Lasting More Than 4 Hours
A prolonged erection lasting more than 4 hours is called priapism.
This is a medical emergency because permanent damage to the penis can occur if it is not treated promptly.
Seek immediate medical attention if an erection lasts longer than 4 hours, even if it is not painful.
Serious Heart Symptoms
Sexual activity can place additional strain on the heart.
Talk to your healthcare provider before using Staxyn if you have heart disease or a history of heart attack, stroke, chest pain, irregular heartbeat, or other cardiovascular problems.
Seek immediate medical attention if you develop chest pain, fainting, severe dizziness, or other serious heart symptoms during or after sexual activity.
Nitrate Medications
Do not take Staxyn with nitrate medications.
Combining vardenafil with nitrates can cause a sudden and dangerous drop in blood pressure.
Nitrates may include medications used for chest pain, such as nitroglycerin or isosorbide products.
Riociguat
Staxyn should not be taken with riociguat.
Using these medications together can cause blood pressure to fall too low.
Alpha-Blockers and Blood Pressure Medications
Staxyn can lower blood pressure.
If you take an alpha-blocker or another medication that lowers blood pressure, tell your healthcare provider before using Staxyn.
The combination may increase the risk of dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting.
Liver Problems
Tell your healthcare provider if you have liver disease.
Vardenafil is processed by the liver, so liver problems can increase the amount of medication in the body and raise the risk of side effects.
Because Staxyn is available as a fixed-dose orally disintegrating tablet, it may not be appropriate for patients who require a lower dose of vardenafil.
Kidney Problems
Tell your healthcare provider if you have severe kidney disease or are receiving dialysis.
Your healthcare provider will determine whether Staxyn is appropriate based on your kidney function and overall health.
Drug Interactions
Staxyn can interact with several medications.
This includes certain HIV medications, antifungal drugs, antibiotics, alpha-blockers, nitrates, and other medications that can affect blood pressure or vardenafil levels.
Tell your doctor and pharmacist about everything you take before starting Staxyn.
Grapefruit and Grapefruit Juice
Avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice while taking Staxyn unless your healthcare provider or pharmacist tells you it is safe.
Grapefruit can increase the amount of vardenafil in your bloodstream and may increase the risk of side effects.
Headache, Flushing, and Dizziness
Common side effects of Staxyn may include headache, flushing, stuffy or runny nose, indigestion, and dizziness.
These effects are often temporary.
Contact your healthcare provider if they are severe, persistent, or interfere with your daily activities.
Driving and Other Activities
Staxyn may cause dizziness or vision changes in some people.
Until you know how the medication affects you, use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing activities that require clear vision and alertness.
Use in Adults Only
Staxyn is intended for adult men with erectile dysfunction.
It is not recommended for use in children or adolescents under 18 years of age.
Take Staxyn Only as Directed
Do not take more than one dose of Staxyn within a 24-hour period.
Taking additional doses will not necessarily improve the effect and may increase the risk of low blood pressure, headache, dizziness, vision changes, or priapism.
If Staxyn does not work as expected, talk to your healthcare provider rather than increasing the dose on your own.
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