Question 1

what is "caverject"?

Accepted Answer

Prescription ED med: Caverject is a brand of injectable alprostadil. Edex is a competing brand. Both must be injected into the penis in order to obtain an erection. Alprostadil is also available as an intraurethral form that's placed in the pee hole. These are alternatives to the more common cialis, levitra, (vardenafil) staxyn, stendra & viagra. Alprostadil can be used in conjunction w/nitrates whereas the oral meds cannot.

Question 2

who uses alprostadil?

Accepted Answer

Erectile Dysfunction: Men w/erectile dysfunction often use some form of Alprostadil if they don't respond to oral pde-5 inhibitors like cialis, levitra, (vardenafil) staxyn, stendra & viagra. Men w/ed who also take nitrates are forbidden from taking pde-5 inhibitors and thus must use Alprostadil or some other therapeutic ed option. Alprostadil can be placed intraurethral or injected intracavernosal. Ask your family doc for options.

Question 3

is alprostadil cream effective?

Accepted Answer

Maybe but for what?: Alprostadil cream is undergoing fda required studies sponsored by apricus biosciences which wants to market it as vitaros for the treatment of erectile dysfunction or impotence.

Question 4

where can i purchase alprostadil?

Accepted Answer

Any pharmacy: Alprostadil is prescription medication that requires a physician's evaluation. It can be purchased at any pharmacy for either intraurethral and intracavernosal use. It's also used in children w/patent ductus arteriosus.

Question 5

where can i get alprostadil creme?

Accepted Answer

Compound Pharmacy: Best place would be to find a good compound pharmacy.  You'll need a prescription, usually from a urologist and need to understand this is considered "off-label" use of the medication.  @thepeedoc www.peedoc.com

Question 6

has anyone prescribed caverject (alprostadil) and did it work?

Accepted Answer

It Works!: Caverject is injected into the shaft of the penis and is designed to maintain erections and it works very well. It is usually second line to medications like viagra (sildenafil) or cialis. The first dose is usually administered by a doctor in the office to see how you respond and to demonstrate how it is used. Most men can eventually work up the nerve to use it if nothing else has worked.

Question 7

experience with caverject (alprostadil)? not sure i can do it.

Accepted Answer

It Works!: Caverject is injected into the shaft of the penis and is designed to maintain erections and it works very well. It is usually second line to medications like viagra (sildenafil) or cialis. The first dose is usually administered by a doctor in the office to see how you respond and to demonstrate how it is used. Most men can eventually work up the nerve to use it if nothing else has worked.

Question 8

is alprostadil cream available online?

Accepted Answer

Maybe but need rx: Alprostadil is a prescription only medication. The fda has not yet approved a cream version (vivus is studying vitaros) so you won't find it at your neighborhood cvs, target or walgreens. However, a compounding pharmacy might be able to make it for you as directed by a physician's prescription. I really wouldn't trust the online places that offer to sell it to you w/o doctor's visit/prescription.

Question 9

why is caverject (alprostadil) 40mcg not presented as a dual chamber injection?
why is it necessary for the 20mcg caverject (alprostadil) to be kept in the fridge and not the 40

Accepted Answer

May be the same...: They may have the same storage recommendations, according to various websites. Ask the pharmacist to double check. A website for the 40mcg dose says: 24 months storage under refrigerated conditions (2-8°c). After dispensing, 3 months at room temperature (do not store above 25°c), included in 24 months shelf life. After reconstitution, the product may be stored for 6 hours below 25°c.

Question 10

edex (alprostadil) only gives me an erection some of the time.?

Accepted Answer

Anatomy Counts: Edex (alprostadil) is an injectable option for men who do not respond to, or are not candidates for, oral erectile dysfunction therapy. Improper site injection is the most common cause for it not to work. To ensure safe and effective use of Edex you should be thoroughly instructed and trained in the self-injection technique before you begin intracavernous treatment with Edex at home.

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