Injection therapy is especially sought after by people who want more immediate erections.
Research shows that 70% of people who use penile injection therapy are happy with their results.
Traditional ED drugs like these should never be taken with penile injections.
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Also, prepare any questions you may have for your urologist or healthcare provider beforehand.
Dosage
The slogan often used with penile injection therapy dosing is to go low and slow.
Adult injections usually start at 1.25 micrograms, but can go as high as 60 micrograms.
Your exact dose will be determined by your doctor.
Adults should only take one single dose per day 10 to 30 minutes before intercourse.
The maximum recommended number of injections per week is three.
If any of these side effects persists, contact a healthcare provider.
If your erection persists for more than four hours (a condition calledpriapism), seek immediate medical attention.
It is advised that you call your urologist and seek care at a local emergency department.
The same is true of your teaching appointment with your urologist if they will be administering your first injection.
The medication should be stored in a refrigerator and used within 90 days.
Injections are less effective in people with vascular disease, uncontrolled diabetes, or high blood pressure.
If injections dont work after three months of use, contact a healthcare provider.
Additional treatment options are available that they can help you explore.
Frequently Asked Questions
you could expect an erection to develop five to 20 minutes after injection.
Erections usually last 30 minutes to an hour or up to orgasm.
When injections are performed correctly, they cause minimal pain.
Using an auto-injector may also reduce the amount of pain and psychological hesitancy that you experience.
Ask your healthcare provider if an auto-injector option is available to you.
If there is a reaction to alprostadil with penile pain, then an alternative medication regimen can be selected.
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