Levitra and Sleep apnea syndrome - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Sleep apnea syndrome is reported as a side effect among people who take Levitra (vardenafil hydrochloride), especially for people who are male, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Xyrem, and have Narcolepsy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Sleep apnea syndrome when taking Levitra. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 9,867 people who have side effects when taking Levitra from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Levitra?

Levitra has active ingredients of vardenafil hydrochloride. It is often used in erection problems. eHealthMe is studying from 10,392 Levitra users. Check the latest studies of Levitra.

What is Sleep apnea syndrome?

Sleep apnea syndrome is found to be associated with 1,533 drugs and 1,373 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Sleep apnea syndrome.

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On Aug, 22, 2026

9,867 people reported to have side effects when taking Levitra.
Among them, 21 people (0.21%) have Sleep apnea syndrome.

Could Levitra cause Sleep apnea syndrome?

Among these 21 people:

How long have people been on Levitra when they have Sleep apnea syndrome? *

What is the gender of people who have Sleep apnea syndrome when taking Levitra? *

female: 0.0 %
male: 100 %

What is the age of people who have Sleep apnea syndrome when taking Levitra? *

What are other drugs people take besides Levitra? *

Xyrem: 6 people, 28.57%
Lipitor: 5 people, 23.81%
Cialis: 5 people, 23.81%
Prilosec: 4 people, 19.05%
Cozaar: 4 people, 19.05%
Wellbutrin: 4 people, 19.05%
Vitamin B12: 4 people, 19.05%
Vioxx: 4 people, 19.05%
Hydrocodone Bitartrate And Acetaminophen: 4 people, 19.05%
Viagra: 4 people, 19.05%

What are other side effects people have besides Sleep apnea syndrome? *

Stress And Anxiety: 12 people, 57.14%
Depression: 7 people, 33.33%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 6 people, 28.57%
High Blood Pressure: 5 people, 23.81%
Emotional Distress: 4 people, 19.05%
Joint Pain: 4 people, 19.05%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 4 people, 19.05%
Cardiac Failure Congestive: 4 people, 19.05%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 4 people, 19.05%
Hyperglycemia (high blood sugar): 4 people, 19.05%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 6 people, 28.57%
Pain: 4 people, 19.05%
High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 19.05%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 3 people, 14.29%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 3 people, 14.29%
Type 2 Diabetes: 1 person, 4.76%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 1 person, 4.76%
Prostatomegaly (enlargement of the prostate): 1 person, 4.76%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 1 person, 4.76%
Joint Pain: 1 person, 4.76%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on vardenafil hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Levitra) and Levitra (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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