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Does ALPROSTADIL Cause Priapism? 50 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 50 reports of Priapism have been filed in association with ALPROSTADIL (Edex). This represents 1.8% of all adverse event reports for ALPROSTADIL.

50
Reports of Priapism with ALPROSTADIL
1.8%
of all ALPROSTADIL reports
0
Deaths
15
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Priapism From ALPROSTADIL?

Of the 50 reports, 15 (30.0%) required hospitalization, and 3 (6.0%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Priapism Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Priapism is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for ALPROSTADIL.

What Other Side Effects Does ALPROSTADIL Cause?

Drug ineffective (1,412) Wrong technique in product usage process (510) Product quality issue (227) Penile pain (164) Off label use (112) Penile burning sensation (92) Erection increased (75) Penile haemorrhage (62) No adverse event (60) Injection site pain (57)

What Other Drugs Cause Priapism?

TRAZODONE (303) QUETIAPINE (263) RISPERIDONE (222) OLANZAPINE (153) SILDENAFIL (118) ARIPIPRAZOLE (117) TAMSULOSIN (90) TADALAFIL (89) VOXELOTOR (88) SERTRALINE (80)

Which ALPROSTADIL Alternatives Have Lower Priapism Risk?

ALPROSTADIL vs ALTEPLASE ALPROSTADIL vs ALTERNARIA ALTERNATA ALPROSTADIL vs ALTHIAZIDE ALPROSTADIL vs ALTHIAZIDE\SPIRONOLACTONE ALPROSTADIL vs ALUMINUM

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