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Why does trazodone make for priparism , and how to treat ?
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Priapism: 'trazodone has pro-erectile effects in men related to alpha-adrenaline receptor blocking properties with interference of the neurologic (sympathetic nerve) control of penile detumescence.' See: http://www.sexualmed.org/index.cfm/risk-factors/for-men/trazodone/ Priapism is a medical emergency and warrants tx at ER.
Answered 8/8/2015
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