Edex

Edex treats erectile dysfunction. Should produce an erection in 5 to 20 minutes and the erection can be expected to last up to one hour.

Edex Overview

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Edex is a prescription medication used to certain types of erectile dysfunction. Edex belongs to a group of drugs called vasodilators. These work by relaxing the muscles and blood vessels in the penis so that an erection can occur.

This medication comes in a solution form to be injected into the penis before sexual activity. You should be shown by a healthcare professional proper technique before self-use.

A common side effect of Edex is mild to moderate pain during injection. 

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What are you taking Edex for?

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  • Other
  • Aortic Arch Syndromes
  • Aortic Coarctation
  • Ductus Arteriosus, Patent
  • Hypertension, Pulmonary
  • Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
  • Impotence, Vasculogenic
  • Pulmonary Valve Stenosis
  • Tetralogy Of Fallot
  • Tricuspid Atresia

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  • A couple weeks
  • A month or so
  • A few months
  • A year or so
  • Two years or more

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Uses of Edex

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Edex is a prescription medication used to treat certain types of erectile dysfunction.

This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Manufacturer

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Generic

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Alprostadil

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Edex Drug Class

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Edex is part of the drug class:

Side Effects of Edex

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Serious side effects have been reported with Edex.

Common side effects of Edex include the following:

  • mild to moderate pain during injection
  • penile pain during erection
  • penile pain after erection
  • minor urethral bleeding 
  • prolonged erection - IF YOUR ERECTION IS RIGID FOR MORE THAN 4 HOURS, CALL YOUR DOCTOR PROMPTLY.
  • development of fibrous scar tissue inside the penis that causes curved, painful erections

This is not a complete list of Edex side effects. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.