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Alprostadil User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

Brand names: Caverject, Muse, Edex, Caverject Impulse, Prostin VR Pediatric, Edex Refill

Alprostadil has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from a total of 183 reviews on Drugs.com. 63% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 23% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Alprostadil

  • Travel...
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • July 17, 2016

Caverject (alprostadil) for Erectile Dysfunction "Have been using caverjet for six years now,at the begining it was great .injecting 20mg .however what the manufacture. Does,not tell you is each time you inject the needle causes scarring to the penis wall.after about five years I found it was taking longer to pee. I did not link the two together. However recently Visited a consultant and informed him of my condition.he then told me this can happen. So advise me to now take muse.not so effective as the injections."

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  • Johnn...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • March 16, 2019

Muse (alprostadil) for Erectile Dysfunction "While using Muse I experienced a little discomfort. The applicator seems that it is still full of medicine. I followed all of the directions that came with the product. I noticed that my penis started to harden up a little then quit. I wonder what I am doing wrong"

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  • TomCat
  • July 22, 2020

Edex (alprostadil) for Erectile Dysfunction "I have a serious heart condition. I must take nitrates to lower my blood pressure. They are the only ones that work. Taking oral ED medication lowers my blood pressure to a dangerous level. (I have ended up in the ER twice) My urologist suggested Edex, I agreed to try it. I started with 5 mcg. It is very simple to administer and it does not hurt. I was not satisfied with my erection so I chalked it up to first time jitters and too low of a dosage. The next time was even easier to administer and I bumped up to 10mcg and let me tell you, before I could dispose of the needle, vile and wash my hands, I had a raging erection. From the time of the initial injection to foreplay, intercourse (2 times) and finally falling asleep, it was close to 4 hours of an amazing erection and sex. However, I’m going back to 5mcg for my wife’s sake. It’s too much. Cheers!"

10 / 10
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  • Gotmy...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • November 18, 2016

For Erectile Dysfunction "Unbelievable....I tried thru my primary physician viag,cial , and with pump. Nothing was worth the end disappointment. Squeezing and pumping wasnt working. My physician refered me to a Urologist and After a consult he told me he had a med that would most likly pick me up (no pun intended). The injection was amazing. He performerm a test injection, very small needle, little pain ,5 minutes later I was blessing him like Jesus. I hadnt had an erection like that since my 20" s. Dont hesitate, a new chapter in your life is awaiting......I promise S.W FAIRHOPE,AL."

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  • JackM...
  • July 27, 2017

Muse (alprostadil) for Erectile Dysfunction "I have tried just about every erectile dysfunction remedy available over the last few years none of which did much for me. My erections just were not strong enough to facilitate good sex for myself nor my wife and I was loosing any sensation. My urologist suggested I try MUSE and I did. But only a couple of times. The feeling I got was like being kicked in the groin. I thought the first time was possibly only a fluke for some reason but I was WRONG! The second time was just as bad! I have NEVER felt anything like the aching and discomfort I experienced possibly outside of being kicked in the groin. And my erection was just as weak as ever and my penis was so painful sex would have been impossible anyway. You can HAVE this stuff."

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  • George
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • December 12, 2019

Edex (alprostadil) for Erectile Dysfunction "I have been using Edex for 20 months after a Da Vinci prostatectomy. Works perfectly. Started with a dose of about 7, 2 months after the operation but found it to be not enough and so my Doc gave me the 20 mg syringes. Tried 15 and that worked fine for a while before becoming painful particularly during penetration. Dose reduction helped matters and today 20 months later 5 gives the same results, presumably because nerve endings have healed and linked since the operation. A great drug, that for me only wears off after 4 hours which is a bit problematic when my wife wants some action in the morning. Only 2 misfires both times when injecting standing up. Lying down I find easier and more comfortable. If the drug usage is painful it is probably because you are overdosing - anyway that is my experience."

9 / 10
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  • Rickpaw
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • August 10, 2021

Caverject (alprostadil) for Erectile Dysfunction "Jack, I have the same experience. Worked like a charm in the begining but now its like I only get a little swollen but not hard. I even tried to inject a total of 60 mcg But still no real effect.. In the begginning it was a total blast.. But something happened and now it doesnt seem to work.."

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  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • April 8, 2014

For Erectile Dysfunction "Tried 3 times with 40 mcg dose, once in doctor office. Absolutely NO results, but really big pain and discomfort. Have lower back pain, testicular pain, injection site pain and overall serious discomfort. Have to take oral pain medication to relieve the seriousness of the pain, and will not use this. Will re-visit my urologist again and let him know the torture this is causing, and I have a very high pain threshold. "

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  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • January 26, 2017

Edex (alprostadil) for Erectile Dysfunction "At my urologists suggestion I used Edex today. 10 mg dose and injected the entire tube. I had a solid erection in about 5 minutes and it lasted for 3 hours. It went up much faster than it went down. So, it worked. Unfortunately it became quite painful, so much so that intercourse would not have been pleasureable. Doseage can vary from 1-40 mg so I will try again with a 2 or 3 mg dose. I had my prostate removed 2 years ago and haven't had a woody until today. I'm wondering if the pain is from the stretching of the tissues. Some indication online that there is less pain with increased use. Viagra and Cialis did not work and I had crazy muscle pain with the later. So this is my likely last option."

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  • Jazz
  • December 21, 2018

Muse (alprostadil) for Erectile Dysfunction "I am in very good shape at 70 yrs old. I have used Muse 5 times. One time worked out as planned and the two other times it let me down. Another time I had an erection for 4 hrs. So in short it seems undependable and I get an uneasy feeling to try it again. Plus it takes too long to get it from the drug store. Is there a production issue..?"

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  • Mike...
  • November 9, 2020

Edex (alprostadil) for Erectile Dysfunction "I'm 61 and on heart meds that impair sexual performance. I was taking Cialis 20mg in an attempt to regain my confidence. But it worked slightly only sometimes, this was not acceptable. So, I took the next step, and was prescribed EDEX. It took a long time to work up the nerve to stick a needle into the side of my penis, and I was sweating bullets when I finally had the syringe in my hand and the needle against the skin of my manhood. It took 15 minutes to insert the needle into my corpus cavernosum, yes, I was that queasy. There was no noticeable pain to the entire process, and I was totally relieved. This is a life changing experience and is the end of the road for my performance anxiety. EDEX completely freed my from my performance anxiety and my declining performance due to age. I only need a 10ug dose for a rock hard erection that lasts well over an hour. My girlfriend is also relieved from her anxiety of wondering if I'm gonna last long enough for her to have an orgasm. Win, win!"

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  • rh7003
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • March 21, 2017

Muse (alprostadil) for Erectile Dysfunction "Creates only a soft erection; not enough for intercourse. I have mentally separated ejaculation from intercourse because what I primarily want is the sense of "oneness" with my mate. With a MUSE injection I feel a sort of pain, which also is felt in my ankles and lower legs. It's pretty useless for me. Does give a soft erection for a short time."

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  • Anony...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • June 29, 2020

Muse (alprostadil) for Erectile Dysfunction "The first few administrations of muse required some coaching from a health care professional who was knowledgeable and had access to resources. My foreskin is very long so I had to pull it completely back before inserting the applicator in the head. The muse started to work at the base of my penis (warming!) which was starting to expand before the rest of it. During the expansion at the base, the blood vessels started to pop out so massaging helped move the suppository to even out the erection. Also, both of my testes and scrotum got full and tight as the muse started to work. Finally, finally there is the urge to ejaculate or come before the muse takes complete effect-especially the first few times. It is important that this happens to lower the intensity of the previous dose."

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  • January 16, 2018

Edex (alprostadil) for Erectile Dysfunction "I was having trouble getting an erection for a couple years. I tried all the pills through my urologist. We talked about the injection and I really had to come to grips with injecting myself. I finally decided to try it and the effects were amazing. My girl almost left me because I was unable to be intimate with her. My ejaculations were also premature. The EDEX made me very hard and gave me amazing stamina as well. I finally heard her moan out my name again while we were making love again, finally. I love this product, it saved my relationship. The cost is way cheaper then the pills and it works way better. The vial I get has tons of dosages. I wish it wouldn't expire so soon."

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  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • July 27, 2015

For Erectile Dysfunction "I have been using alprostadil for fifteen years. It will give me an erection in fifteen minutes The 1000 meg dosage will last for 2 to 3hours and the 500 meg for one hour. Both retard and reduce orgasm but leave me feeling " satisfied" It is unfortunate that medical plans severely limit the number of dosages they will pay for. It amounts to big business regulating my sex like. Not a happy scenario."

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  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • August 17, 2018

Muse (alprostadil) for Erectile Dysfunction "Works somewhat, but not stiff enough for vaginal penetration. Haven't tried while standing though. Fairly strong penile aching with 1-2 hr. persistent erection afterwards are not a plus. I've had somewhat better results using a vacuum pump and retainer ring. The best thing so far was "Trimix" intracavernosal injection - a good hard erection, no pain - but the last batch was not particularly effective, and I don't know if the compounding pharmacy used dated materials, or my response is declining with age. Viagara and Cialis do nothing for me."

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  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • January 18, 2022

Caverject (alprostadil) for Erectile Dysfunction "I have been using Caverject 20mg for up on 20 years now and find it to be an excellent medicine. Fortunately, I don't have any of the side effects as highlighted on previous posts. I have used it on average once per week. My only issue with Caverject is that it's dogged with supply issues and it has not been available in my pharmacy since Oct 2021. Perhaps Pfizer can give an update on when supply resumes."

9 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • March 3, 2017

Edex (alprostadil) for Erectile Dysfunction "I was given the 40 mcg injections. Like other people posted I got up in about 5 minutes. But when it came to performance, I went soft after inserting into my girlfriend. This is a big disappointment to her & makes her feel unwanted. She is very close to leaving me because I can't be a man in bed."

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  • Earl
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • February 28, 2018

Edex (alprostadil) for Erectile Dysfunction "Look I won't hid the fact that it doesn't work like when I was young. Diabetes or the lack of control has me. ED Pills worked for awhile but stopped. I forget the name of the next stuff I had to insert which was good but didn't feel right. As I am taking insulin the use of needle was not a problem and when I saw how fast the results were I was thrilled!!! This is not to be used everyday or to make up for past opportunities. Yes, the length or time of hardness may outweigh your stamina but MAN! It feels good to be able to sexually make her happy again."

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  • Froidee
  • October 25, 2011

For Erectile Dysfunction "For 23 years I have used Prostglandin E1, Aprostadil or Prostin. It changed my whole sex life from quick before it goes down to long and slow. You have to be careful you learn the proper way to take your injection, that is important, and DON'T TAKE TOO MUCH. I have had 6 hour erections that are painful. Take your shots out with you, step into a bathroom and your good to go 10 minutes later. My wife says it the greatest invention ever. No side effects like Viagra no flushing. My face goes purple on Viagra. Start out with small injections and work up to the right dose. "

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  • Rb1979
  • September 24, 2017

Caverject (alprostadil) for Erectile Dysfunction "This medication is not that great, if you can achieve good results on Viagra, Levitra or Cialis, any of these three drugs is a much better option. Biggest complaint about caverject is that after injecting this medication, it literally feels like there is a burning feeling, it is very uncomfortable, and significantly reduces any chance of pleasure during sexual intimacy. As the drug wears off, it feels like someone elbowed you in the groin. If it is your only option, then it maybe be better than nothing, but definitely has its drawbacks."

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  • September 12, 2017

Muse (alprostadil) for Erectile Dysfunction "Me and wife (in our 50's) tried it for the first time and great results. Second time not as good. We will keep trying. Believe we need to take it out of refrigerator and let it warm up a bit might help, I don't know. My diabetes and wife fibromyalgia (or how ever you spell it). We will keep on trying"

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  • VA Ri...
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • April 25, 2017

Edex (alprostadil) for Erectile Dysfunction "After fighting rectal cancer for 2 years I lost the ability to get hard. My doctor prescribed 100mg Viagra which worked for a while and then it got harder to produce an erection. The doctor asked me if I thought I could stick a small needle into my penis. I told him I could and would if it would help me get an erection. I have been using Edex for over 2 years with mostly a good reaction to the drug. The only reason I gave it a rating of 9 instead of a 10 was every once in a while when sticking the needle in I would miss the sweet spot on my penis and my erection wouldn't happen or only last a short amount of time. I'm finding after 2 years of using Edex the needle has become harder to inject and more pain full. My wife loves the hardness."

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  • JOE
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • November 9, 2018

Muse (alprostadil) for Erectile Dysfunction "Tried muse 500 mg, the cost is insane and had absolutely no effect, tried 4 different occasions, all I got was a sore penis and an empty wallet, 50mg viagra worked a little better, for a fraction the cost"

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • March 6, 2018

Muse (alprostadil) for Erectile Dysfunction "I've tried this around 8 times with limited success. Application is easy enough and what effect it had was within 10 min or so. I got a fairly soft erection that lasted about 40 minutes. It seemed to work better standing going to down to almost no effect if I lay on my back. I noticed quite an ache in the penis for a couple of hours."

3 / 10
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