Erections From Injections

1. What percentage of men will get a useful erection from an injection? Do they work for everyone?
2. Does the medication continue to work indefinitely or is a tolerance created requiring increasing dosage?
3. How long will the erections last?
4. Can injections be used with vacuum erection devices?
5. My medication requires refrigeration. How long can it be left un-refrigerated?
6. If I am traveling, are there medications that don't require refrigeration that I can use in place of my regular medication.
7. What is the definition of priapism?
8. I???ve heard that Sudafed and Benadryl as well as Terbutaline can reduce a prolonged erection. WHEN should these be used?
9. Can I use an ice pack to reduce the erection? Where & how should it be applied?

1. Q: What percentage of men will get a useful erection from an injection? Do they work for everyone?

   A: If the medication is properly dosed (this is done by your physician) and properly injected, a useful erection should result in at least 80%? of the men.

2. Q: Does the medication continue to work indefinitely or is a tolerance created requiring increasing dosage?

   A: Both have been seen.

3. Q: How long will the erections last?

   A: This depends on a number of factors including one's general health, current physical status, whether the proper dosage was properly injected, other stimulation, etc. Erections generally appear in 5 to 10 minutes and on average last 30 minutes or so.

4. Q: Can injections be used with vacuum erection devices?

   A: DO NOT use a vacuum erection device after injecting! Severe bleeding can result. There are exceptions. Please consult your doctor.

5. Q: My medication requires refrigeration. How long can it be left un-refrigerated?

   A: Three hours.

6. Q: If I am traveling, are there medications that don't require refrigeration that I can use in place of my regular medication.

   A: If your standard medication is Alprostadil (Prostaglandin), then Caverject or Edex can be used. They are mixed from a powder at the time of use. Papaverine + phentolamine doesn???t need refrigeration, but should not get exposed to a lot of heat.

7. Q: What is the definition of priapism?

   A: It is a prolonged erection. This is an easily managed but potentially serious complication. If ignored, it may result in severe pain and may require a small operation. In addition, it may also make you completely impotent necessitating placement of a penile prosthesis. Therefore, it is very important that if you develop a full erection lasting for more than 4 hours, YOU SHOULD CALL YOUR DOCTOR AT ONCE OR GO TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM!

8. Q: I???ve heard that Sudafed and Benadryl as well as Terbutaline can reduce a prolonged erection. WHEN should these be used?

   A: If the erection lasts more than 2 hours.

9. Q: Can I use an ice pack to reduce the erection? Where & how should it be applied?

   A: Yes, on the penis or inner part of thighs. (A cold shower also works.)