Like its cousins, Cialis and Viagra, Levitra can cause side effects in a small percentage of users. These side effects include nausea, muscle pain, and headaches. Headaches are the most common side effect of erectile dysfunction drugs including Levitra and generic Levitra, with some studies showing as many as 15% of users reporting mild headaches.
If you experience a headache as a result of Levitra, here are a few things you can do:
- If you are drinking alcohol, then stop. Excessive consumption of alcohol while taking Levitra can result in a severe headache.
- Be sure not to take any medications while on Levitra without first consulting your physician.
- Lower your dosage. Many Levitra headaches are dose related and can be alleviated by lowering your dosage. Typically, the higher the dose, the greater the chance of a headache.
If none of the above apply then it is possible that your headache may not be related to taking Levitra at all. If the headaches are persistent and occur frequently while taking Levitra, then you should let you physician know.