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Levitra 2.5 mg is taken about 60 minutes before sexual activity
4 min readReviewed 21 August 2026. Updated
At a glance
Page typeNote
Featured strength2.5 mg
TimingAbout 60 minutes
ReviewerCamille Rousseau, MD
LEVITRA is taken orally, as needed, approximately 60 minutes before sexual activity. The usual labelled start for most patients is 10 mg.
01The 60-minute swallow
LEVITRA is taken orally, as needed, approximately 60 minutes before sexual activity. The maximum recommended dosing frequency is once per day. Sexual stimulation is required.
The recommended starting dose of LEVITRA is 10 mg. LEVITRA is available as 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, and 20 mg film-coated tablets.
The dose may be increased to a maximum recommended dose of 20 mg or decreased to 5 mg based on efficacy and side effects. LEVITRA is not indicated for use in women.
02Food and the tablet
LEVITRA may be taken with or without food. A high-fat meal may delay the time to peak concentration.
Vardenafil is contraindicated in patients using any form of organic nitrate, either regularly or intermittently. Do not combine LEVITRA with other PDE5 inhibitors.
03What this note does not add
Store according to the carton.
How to cite this page - Vancouver style
Halo Medix Medicines Reference. Levitra 2.5 mg is taken about 60 minutes before sexual activity [Internet]. Montreal: Halo Medix; 21 August 2026 [cited 2026 Aug 21]. Available from: https://halomedix.com/notes/vardenafil-onset-notes/
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Chantal Dubois, Saint-Henri asks
Do I swallow 2.5 mg right at the start of sex?
Reply from our reviewer
LEVITRA is taken orally, as needed, approximately 60 minutes before sexual activity. Sexual stimulation is required. The maximum recommended dosing frequency is once per day. LEVITRA may be taken with or without food. A high-fat meal may delay the time to peak concentration. The prescriber names the hour.
Rachid Amrani, Saint-Michel asks
Why does Halo feature 2.5 mg if the start is 10 mg?
Reply from our reviewer
The recommended starting dose of LEVITRA is 10 mg. LEVITRA is available as 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, and 20 mg film-coated tablets. LEVITRA is available as 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, and 20 mg film-coated tablets. The dose may be increased to a maximum recommended dose of 20 mg or decreased to 5 mg based on efficacy and side effects.
Mélanie Côté, Longueuil asks
Can I take a second 2.5 mg two hours later?
Reply from our reviewer
The maximum recommended dosing frequency is once per day. Do not combine LEVITRA with other PDE5 inhibitors. Vardenafil is contraindicated in patients using any form of organic nitrate, either regularly or intermittently.
André Villeneuve, Greenfield Park asks
Is the 2.5 mg tablet written for women?
Reply from our reviewer
LEVITRA is not indicated for use in women. Sexual stimulation is required. LEVITRA is taken orally, as needed, approximately 60 minutes before sexual activity. 5 mg is a labelled lower tablet.
Julie El-Masri, Saint-Laurent asks
What strengths sit on the Levitra carton row?
Reply from our reviewer
LEVITRA is available as 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, and 20 mg film-coated tablets. The recommended starting dose of LEVITRA is 10 mg. This note features 2.5 mg. The dose may be increased to a maximum recommended dose of 20 mg or decreased to 5 mg based on efficacy and side effects. LEVITRA is taken orally, as needed, approximately 60 minutes before sexual activity. Sexual stimulation is required. The maximum recommended dosing frequency is once per day.
Nicolas Fortin, Hochelaga asks
Which QT drugs stay on the other vardenafil note?
Reply from our reviewer
LEVITRA is contraindicated in patients with congenital QT prolongation. LEVITRA is contraindicated with Class IA (e.g. quinidine, procainamide) or Class III (e.g. amiodarone, sotalol) antiarrhythmics. Vardenafil is contraindicated in patients using any form of organic nitrate, either regularly or intermittently.
Camille Bouchard, Greenfield Park asks
How should a missed 2.5 mg tablet be handled?
Reply from our reviewer
The maximum recommended dosing frequency is once per day. Do not take a second LEVITRA tablet the same day to make up a missed swallow. LEVITRA may be taken with or without food. A high-fat meal may delay the time to peak concentration. Store according to the carton.
Rémi El-Hajj, Anjou asks
Which reactions were reported at 2 percent or greater on Levitra?
Reply from our reviewer
Headache was reported in 15% of Levitra-treated patients and 4% on placebo in fixed and flexible-dose trials of 5 mg, 10 mg, or 20 mg. Flushing occurred in 11% versus 1%. Rhinitis occurred in 9% versus 3%. Dyspepsia occurred in 4% versus 1%. Sinusitis occurred in 3% versus 1%. Flu syndrome occurred in 3% versus 2%. Dizziness occurred in 2% versus 1%. Nausea occurred in 2% versus 1%. LEVITRA was administered to over 4430 men during controlled and uncontrolled clinical trials worldwide. In placebo-controlled clinical trials, the discontinuation rate due to adverse events was 3.4% for LEVITRA compared to 1.1% for placebo. The maximum recommended dosing frequency is once per day. This note features 2.5 mg. LEVITRA is taken orally, as needed, approximately 60 minutes before sexual activity.
Hélène Gagnon, NDG asks
Is the 2.5 mg tablet scored for a half swallow?
Reply from our reviewer
LEVITRA is available as 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, and 20 mg film-coated tablets. The recommended starting dose of LEVITRA is 10 mg. This note features 2.5 mg. The dose may be increased to a maximum recommended dose of 20 mg or decreased to 5 mg based on efficacy and side effects. The maximum recommended dosing frequency is once per day. LEVITRA may be taken with or without food. Sexual stimulation is required.
