Viagra and Priaprism

Priapism is a painful and potentially harmful medical condition in which the erect penis does not return to its flaccid state despite the absence of both physical and psychological stimulation within four hours. It is a medical emergency and needs proper treatment by a qualified medical practitioner.

The makers of erectile dysfunction drugs, namely Viagra, Cialis and Levitra, list prolonged, unwanted erections as a potential side effect. However, Viagra and other PED5 drugs have not been found to cause priapism unless combined with other medications like prostaglandin injections and a recreational drug called Ecstasy. All the PDE5 drugs requires sexual stimulation to get an erection, however, these type of drugs should be used with caution for patients who have conditions that might predispose them to priapism such as sickle cell anemia, multiple myeloma, high blood pressure and cardiovascular problems etc.

Viagra, Cialis and Levitra should be taken as per doctor’s prescription to avoid the possibilities of Priapism. Nevertheless, the instances are very rare where Viagra, Cialis and other PED5 drugs caused a prolonged and painful erection, but then those patients were found to have prior health conditions which were responsible for Priapism.

Priapism calls for immediate medical attention to avoid fatal consequences of permanent erectile dysfunction. The erection can be easily reduced if the person gets the treatment within 6 hours of erection, and in a case where the erection has lasted less than four hours, decongestant medications may decease blood flow to the penis. Ice applied to the perineum and the penis can reduce swelling in the pre-medication state. In serious situations, intracavernous injection, aspiration and surgery may be required to cure Priapism. But it should be keep in mind that the longer the medical attention is delayed, the greater are the risk of permanent erectile dysfunction The best way to avoid priapism is to be alert when it happens. When it occurs, go to an emergency room where there is a urologist present.

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