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Posted 03 Jan 2023 at 19:48

Hi everyone I’m new to the site and I’m looking for advice about invicorp injections, I’ve been using invicorp on and off for 2-3 years and from the start my erections lasted around 4 hours but just lately they are lasting longer , I’ve tried half a dose then a quarter and even a bit less but still they last 4 hours or more. I just wanted to ask if anyone was having the same problem and if anyone has any advice I would be really grateful. 

User
Posted 17 Jan 2023 at 12:52

I can't remember the name of the drug that John was prescribed but it was a treatment for sinusitis or asthma, I think.


 


Here are the BAUS guidelines on treating priapism in hospital - https://www.baus.org.uk/_userfiles/pages/files/professionals/sections/andrology/Priapism.pdf


 

Edited by member 17 Jan 2023 at 12:55  | Reason: To add further info and hyperlink

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Posted 17 Jan 2023 at 13:02
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Posted 17 Jan 2023 at 18:49

I don't think those guidelines were in place when it happened to John. We ended up in A&E at 2am - it took a couple of hours to get an on call urologist to attend, they discussed blood letting but fortunately the erection was subsiding by then so no knives were used! Initially, the hospital wrote to our GP and ED nurse to say that J must not be prescribed any more caverject but our urologist later amended that and wrote the private prescription for the antidote (whatever it was). The antidote was never needed though - after the priapism, caverject became very unreliable in our house and naybe only worked once kn every 3 or 4 attempts. I notice that is mentioned in the BAUS guide.

Edited by member 17 Jan 2023 at 18:49  | Reason: Not specified

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User
Posted 03 Jan 2023 at 23:54
Greater than 4 hours is a problem, you may be damaging your dick.

Try the minimum you can dispense and work up rather than down.

Tips to get rid of the unwanted erection:
Walk up and down stairs
Take Sudofed containing medication

User
Posted 04 Jan 2023 at 10:31
It has lasted more than 4 hours a number of times but I’ve not had any pain or discomfort , I tend to use it in the evening so sometimes it hasn’t stopped working when I go to bed.

The smallest dose I’ve tried is about 0.05ml and it still lasted about 4 hours and it was a tiny amount.
User
Posted 04 Jan 2023 at 10:59
If your erection lasts for 4 hours, you should go to A&E.

As the lowest dose still gives you a prolonged erection, you need to stop using the injections. It is not safe.
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User
Posted 04 Jan 2023 at 11:33
To be honest I’ve come to the same conclusion, I haven’t used them for a while as I wouldn’t want to go to A&E at the moment as the wait times are really long.

I don’t know what the answer is !! maybe an implant might be the best way to go.

If anyone has any thoughts I would be grateful.
User
Posted 04 Jan 2023 at 11:37
Have you tried muse or vitaros? They don't work for many people but may be just right for you.
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User
Posted 04 Jan 2023 at 16:49

I’ve not come across muse or vitaros but I will certainly look into it, I have tried viridal duo but that lasted a long time too and was quite painful after a while, the only other thing I use is the pump and ring method which works to a point but difficult to keep a firm erection.

Edited by member 04 Jan 2023 at 16:52  | Reason: Not specified

User
Posted 04 Jan 2023 at 21:31

Muse is a pellet and vicar's is a cream - both are inserted into the eye of the penis. They are basically the same chemical as the injections but delivered in a slightly different way. Priapism is less of a risk with these.

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User
Posted 05 Jan 2023 at 11:15
I’ve been looking at the muse & vitaros and the both look like interesting alternatives, one other thing I’ve been thinking about before my non nerve sparing prostrate operation a few years ago I was using viagra which worked extremely well, since the operation I haven’t used it, can anyone tell me if viagra would still work after a non nerve sparing prostrate operation.
User
Posted 05 Jan 2023 at 16:51
Generally, no - you need nerves and to feel randy for the tablets to work. However, the injections work so well for you that I am wondering whether you did actually have all nerves removed and / or whether some nerves have nanaged to recover / regenerate. It is very rare for a man to recover natural erections following non nerve-sparing but it is not impossible! Definitely worth asking your GP if you can try viagra, levitra or cialis before trying muse.
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User
Posted 05 Jan 2023 at 20:02

As Lyn says, unlikely to work. However, it's definitely worth a try. Urologists usually start with max dose, 100mg for Sildenafil, so you could ask your GP for a pack to try.


Occasionally some nerves were saved when the surgeon thought they weren't, and in very rare cases, some nerves regrow, which takes 3 years to start working if it's going to happen.

User
Posted 06 Jan 2023 at 09:24
Thank you both for your advice, like you both say it’s worth a go and everything to gain and nothing to lose, I was told that the nerves had been removed but now and again when I get aroused there is a slight feeling of an erection but it never comes to anything.
User
Posted 06 Jan 2023 at 12:11

You can try Caverject. I have tried it 3ce now, and found it as useful as a chocolate teapot. The erection was pretty much non-existent.

User
Posted 06 Jan 2023 at 12:16

I am on HT and have zero libido. I tried Viagra and it worked for me fine. I do have some sensation ‘down there’ which maybe helps and can still get a semi without it. With viagra the erection lasted as long as I needed it and then disappeared. Maybe I’m just lucky?


TBH though I find I prefer outercourse at the moment.

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User
Posted 07 Jan 2023 at 12:23
I do have a little feeling down there when I’m aroused but not enough for semi erection but I’ll have a word with my doctor and see what he thinks about giving viagra a go again. A while ago I thought I was going to be fine with the invicorp but as I said in my previous posts it lasts to long and I’m worried it will do permanent damage to my penis, I’m not sure if I’ve ever had a priapism as to be honest I’m not sure of the symptoms other than a erection that lasts longer than 4 hours,
User
Posted 07 Jan 2023 at 14:59
Priapism is an erection that lasts for mote than 4 hours. It is a serious medical issue requiring a trip to A&E.

Bear in mind that if you tell your doctor that the erections have been kasting that long, they will probably make a note on your file that you can no longer be prescribed the injections. We were lucky; after the 2am trip to hospital, the urologist wrote to the GP to say that J must never have caverject again but later relented and gave us a prescription for the antidote just in case. Curiously, after the A&E trip, caverject became much less reliable and only worked about 1 time out of 3 which is why J later changed to Invicorp. He never injects after about 6pm though because he cannot bear the thought of another late night dash to hospital!

Talking of antidotes, what have you tried when your erection doesn't fade - cold shower? walking up and down the stairs? a cold & flu med? a walk around the block?
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User
Posted 08 Jan 2023 at 11:59
If an erection lasting 4 hours or more is the only symptoms of Priapism I guess I’ve had it lots of times without knowing because although the erection lasts a long time I don’t have any pain unlike viridal duo after an hour or so it was quite painful.

I’ve tried most things to end the erection like a shower / cold compress/ walking up and down stairs non of which work for me, but I’ve never tried cold and flu meds did you find they work?

I have done a little bit of research and I think Priapism comes in two forms one where to much blood goes into the penis and the other is where blood can’t get out of the penis because the veins contract my guess is I suffer with the second one where blood can’t get out which is based on the shaft stays rigid but the tip is soft .
The antidote sounds a interesting no one has ever mentioned one before you and it would be really handy to have it to save a trip to A&E
User
Posted 17 Jan 2023 at 11:48
I’ve done some research into invicorp and Priapism and I can’t find any mention with regard to a antidote if a erection lasts more than 4 hours I’m sure there must be a treatment or procedure? If anyone has any information I would be extremely grateful.
User
Posted 17 Jan 2023 at 12:52

I can't remember the name of the drug that John was prescribed but it was a treatment for sinusitis or asthma, I think.


 


Here are the BAUS guidelines on treating priapism in hospital - https://www.baus.org.uk/_userfiles/pages/files/professionals/sections/andrology/Priapism.pdf


 

Edited by member 17 Jan 2023 at 12:55  | Reason: To add further info and hyperlink

"Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards." Soren Kierkegaard
User
Posted 17 Jan 2023 at 13:02
User
Posted 17 Jan 2023 at 13:48
Thank you both for your help and the links I will have a read and hopefully Sudofed could be the answer to my problem!! It’s definitely worth trying, one question have you tried sudofed and did it work for you.
User
Posted 17 Jan 2023 at 16:11
Yes, sudofed has been suggested on here before as an over the counter med worth trying. John's was something that was only available on private prescription; I can't remember its name but do remember that it wasn't too expensive.
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User
Posted 17 Jan 2023 at 18:10
Lyn

I just read the BAUS guidelines on treating priapism. Thanks for the link. It describes the two types, ischaemic and non ischaemia but doesn't mention anything about an erection caused by injecting drugs for ED. Do you know how John's was treated please?


Cheers
Bill
User
Posted 17 Jan 2023 at 18:49

I don't think those guidelines were in place when it happened to John. We ended up in A&E at 2am - it took a couple of hours to get an on call urologist to attend, they discussed blood letting but fortunately the erection was subsiding by then so no knives were used! Initially, the hospital wrote to our GP and ED nurse to say that J must not be prescribed any more caverject but our urologist later amended that and wrote the private prescription for the antidote (whatever it was). The antidote was never needed though - after the priapism, caverject became very unreliable in our house and naybe only worked once kn every 3 or 4 attempts. I notice that is mentioned in the BAUS guide.

Edited by member 17 Jan 2023 at 18:49  | Reason: Not specified

"Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards." Soren Kierkegaard
 
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