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User
Posted 02 Apr 2024 at 18:55

Hi,

You could use less than the full dose but I can't see why. I'm always careful not to waste a drop.

As for injecting it into a semi. I would, the bigger the target the better.

There have been quite a few on here that found Caverject caused pain.

I suppose there's always a chance of priapism or other side effects, but I've had none.

Edited by member 02 Apr 2024 at 21:05  | Reason: Typo

User
Posted 02 Apr 2024 at 20:03

Thanks. I have read your posts on this thread. 

I find that when I look at my penis semi face down the 2 sides that you are supposed to inject are covered by the dorsal vein and another on the right side. 

 

How far up from the base do you inject?

 

Also my other question was how far do you inject the needle? I don't want to go too Far or not far enough.

 

Thanks

User
Posted 02 Apr 2024 at 20:31

I inject ony about 3/4 " to 1" from the base. I inject the entire needle length but I believe they recommend half the needle length. If the top of the penis is 12 o'clock you aim for 2 or 10.

There are plenty of videos on YouTube to view on injecting. Obviously try not to hit any blood vessels.

There is definitely an art in injecting and hitting the sweet spot. Practice makes perfect.

Edited by member 02 Apr 2024 at 20:51  | Reason: Typo

User
Posted 05 Apr 2024 at 19:05

Today I went to the pharmacy and was told there was a shortage of the drug. I'm in North Lincs. Has anyone else had problems getting their Invicorp? 😱

User
Posted 22 Apr 2024 at 15:06
Yes, squirt the excess out before injecting - never guess at how much is going in from a full syringe.

If you are getting decent natural erections then NEVER use an injection - the two don't go together well.

If you are like me and resemble an unripe acorn then a bit of manual massaging to get a better target works will help but not if you develop a usable erection (see above)

Caverject 2.5 is your starting/test dose - most men will not get a usable erection from that level so I was told to use 2.5 for 3 injections and then increase to 5 - you can increase to 7.5 and then 10 if needed but 5 works 100% of the time now for me.

No side effects apart from a little pain from an increase girth but that is subsiding now the penis is getting used to it.

User
Posted 24 Apr 2024 at 23:17

Originally Posted by: Online Community Member
Yes, squirt the excess out before injecting - never guess at how much is going in from a full syringe.
If you are getting decent natural erections then NEVER use an injection - the two don't go together well.
If you are like me and resemble an unripe acorn then a bit of manual massaging to get a better target works will help but not if you develop a usable erection (see above)
Caverject 2.5 is your starting/test dose - most men will not get a usable erection from that level so I was told to use 2.5 for 3 injections and then increase to 5 - you can increase to 7.5 and then 10 if needed but 5 works 100% of the time now for me.
No side effects apart from a little pain from an increase girth but that is subsiding now the penis is getting used to it.


iI was shown how to use Caverject by my urologist in his office... although I injected myself. It was 2.5 mcg of caverject. It did nothing but  give me extreme ache and a little plump.

Which is far less than I can get  even without pills.

Is  this more likely to be a misfire than  it simply not working?

If I can get an erection  at times without pills and a  good one with pills( just not reliably), does it follow that injections should work?

ie  an injection should be superior to nothing.

I am planning to try the invicorp soon but   feel I should probably try a half dose first to see how I react considering the above.

Is it ok to squirt out half?

Thanks.


User
Posted 24 Apr 2024 at 23:19

Originally Posted by: Online Community Member

I inject ony about 3/4 " to 1" from the base. I inject the entire needle length but I believe they recommend half the needle length. If the top of the penis is 12 o'clock you aim for 2 or 10.

There are plenty of videos on YouTube to view on injecting. Obviously try not to hit any blood vessels.

There is definitely an art in injecting and hitting the sweet spot. Practice makes perfect.



If I can get a good erection from pills and a decent one naturally does it follow that injections if done properly should work even better or at least as good?

My ED is related to pelvic pain penis pain and muscle dysfunction in the perrenium.

User
Posted 24 Apr 2024 at 23:51

Hello mate,

My Invicorp has been prescribed by my GP because I have had my prostate removed and cannot get an erection any other way.

I would, in your case, ask for medical advice as to its suitability, incase it makes things worse for you.

User
Posted 25 Apr 2024 at 09:43

Originally Posted by: Online Community Member

Hello mate,

My Invicorp has been prescribed by my GP because I have had my prostate removed and cannot get an erection any other way.

I would, in your case, ask for medical advice as to its suitability, incase it makes things worse for you.

 

They did prescribe it to me  via my urologist because  pills aren't always  effective.

I'm just anxious about  actually doing it for the first time. I forgot to ask about  titrating the dose lower at first. 

User
Posted 25 Apr 2024 at 12:38

Okey dokey.

The Ivicorp should work within ten minutes. You should get a good erection, mine last for almost two hours. Give it the full dose and make sure you hit the correct area.  You'll only feel a small prick. (tee-hee)

Let's us know how you get on. 

User
Posted 25 Apr 2024 at 13:16
From what I read - 2.5mcg of Caverject rarely produces a usable erection and it would seem to be the dose that you get at first to check for any unwanted adverse reaction - I was told to use 2.5 for the first 3 times and then increase to 5 - and onward up to 7.5, 10 if needed.

I found that 5 did exactly what was needed.

If using invicorp then ignore the above - you will have a different set of instructions regarding the doses.

User
Posted 25 Apr 2024 at 13:42

Originally Posted by: Online Community Member
From what I read - 2.5mcg of Caverject rarely produces a usable erection and it would seem to be the dose that you get at first to check for any unwanted adverse reaction - I was told to use 2.5 for the first 3 times and then increase to 5 - and onward up to 7.5, 10 if needed.
I found that 5 did exactly what was needed.

If using invicorp then ignore the above - you will have a different set of instructions regarding the doses.

 

 It says use the whole vial.. But is it OK to use slightly less in order to check for adverse reactions first?

 

Caverject ached so bad I never used it again. 

 

Thanks

User
Posted 25 Apr 2024 at 14:25
Quote:

 

 It says use the whole vial.. But is it OK to use slightly less in order to check for adverse reactions first?

I use Invicorp25 which gives an erection lasting over 3 hours or anything up to that. Also I have had priapsm with Caverject.  There is actually about 30mg in the vile, I assume the 25 refers to active ingredients or something. Anyway, I normally reduce it to the 20 mark on the syringe. I told my ED nurse this and he said good idea.

Cheers

Bill

Edited by member 25 Apr 2024 at 18:17  | Reason: Not specified

User
Posted 22 May 2024 at 19:53

I know this might sound silly but  I was taking the needles about to show  my andrologist and whilst I had left the at one of. My. Relatives houses they threw them all. In the bin. 

All The needles and bits  were still In the packs  not Opened or loose. Will they still be OK to use? 

I assume in the packs they are sterile.. I just don't want to get an infection.. Or should I aquire some more. 

 

The  fluid itself is fine I left that at home in the fridge. 

 

Also how long will the medication last I the fridge? I've had it 3 months now and haven't used it yet as pills Working OK atm. 

 

Thanks. 

 

 

 

User
Posted 22 May 2024 at 20:43

Never_Enough. If the needles are wrapped they'll be fine. I think you can keep the Invicorp in the fridge as long as the expiry date on the pack.👍

I've found if you keep too much in the fridge it makes the door stiff and hard to open. 😄

User
Posted 01 Jun 2024 at 18:45

Originally Posted by: Online Community Member

Never_Enough. If the needles are wrapped they'll be fine. I think you can keep the Invicorp in the fridge as long as the expiry date on the pack.👍

I've found if you keep too much in the fridge it makes the door stiff and hard to open. 😄

 

😅 Very good.

 

I'm nearing d day for using this now.. It's sat In the fridge for 3cmonths.

 

Expiry is July 10th so I assume it's fine up until that point?

Had a couple more questions. 

Can I pre make the medicine all ready and then  take it out with me? Will it last a few hours outside the fridge?

This will allow me to   keep some spontaniety. 

If you are going away how do you store it? 

I'd like to take it away for a weekend...  Can I surround a vial in ice packs? 

How soon will I know if I've misfired? I'd like to take my normal tadalafil or sildenafil if I misfire, but don't want to do that then have it suddenly kick in. 

 

Thanks

 

 

User
Posted 01 Jun 2024 at 19:07

Never_ Enough.

I'm sure if stored correctly it would still work well past its sell by date. Maybe it's like wine and would get even better. 😁

I'm afraid I can't help regarding taking it on holiday or a weekend break. However, I know people have but I'm not sure enough exactly how.

You can definitely prepare a syringe full early and leave it outside the fridge. I've done it many times. There's nothing worse than the love of your life being up for it and then you've got to spend half an hour preparing the jab. As you say it completely spoils the spontaneity. In fact, I think my missus has nodded off a couple of times, while I've been faffing about cracking phials and changing needles. 😡

Best of luck mate.

 

User
Posted 05 Aug 2024 at 16:22

I tried Invicorp for the first time yesterday (almost exactly 6 months since my op) so was interesting to read the varied experiences on this thread. I went into the hospital where I'd had my op to get briefed on it by the Urology nurse. The result was impressive I have to say - but maybe too good. Got back home and pretty much 3 hours after injection before things started to 'calm down'. Was getting worried that I might have had to be taking a trip to A&E. Although not quite qualifying for Priapism and no pain experienced I'm wondering whether a 3-hour boner will do more harm than good? I wanted to try the injections primarily for rehab rather than sex (am single currently) having read about the blood oxygenation issue vs. VED pump - although after 6 months I wonder whether it's going to make a lot of difference. That said I have been taking Tadalifil off an on since the op (it doesn't make anything happen but I believe the theory is that PED5 inhibitors can improve blood flow to the area even without an erection) and have been using the pump more or less daily since about 8 weeks post op. Anyway have asked the question of the nurse but have often found useful stuff on this forum.

As mentioned I am 6 months post prostatectomy. It was described as an 'excellent' bilateral nerve spare. To date I have not managed any natural response 'down there' to sexual stimulation. I did seem to get a few nocturnal 'semis' every now and then but not recently. I use the pump for rehab and obtain a pretty full erection (as it's for rehab not using the ring just bringing it up and down in the pump).

Any insights / thoughts / experiences appreciated. 

Thanks

 

User
Posted 05 Aug 2024 at 16:32

Good lad Rich. I'm glad it worked. My erections last about 2 hours. From absolutely nothing to something reasonable has restored my masculinity.

User
Posted 05 Aug 2024 at 19:11
Keep some sudofed handy and try walking up and down the stairs, always worked it off for me.
User
Posted 05 Aug 2024 at 20:56

I've tried Viridal duo and it hasn't worked. How did you manage to get prescribed Invicorp? I've asked my urologist and my doctor, no reply.

User
Posted 05 Aug 2024 at 21:12

Rich Fisher,

Yes, as francij1 has said, always keep some Sudafed capsules handy after using any of the injections (e.g. Alprostadil or Invicorp).  It is claimed to be an antidote.  I've never had to use Sudafed, so can't confirm whether it works or not.

User
Posted 05 Aug 2024 at 21:18

JDHD,

I would ask your Urologist again to prescribe Invicorp.  Have you told them that the Viridal Duo didn't work?  If so, explain that the lack of erection is affecting you emotionally / making you depressed.  I understand that both drugs are 'off patent', so the difference in cost to the NHS should be negligible.  If there is some reason why they think it's unsuitable for you, they should explain that to you.

Good luck.

JedSee.

User
Posted 05 Aug 2024 at 22:00

I have nasal congestion and regularly use Sudafed spray. I have ED and regularly use Invicorp. I haven't found that Sudafed effects my erections. I can breathe easily whilst having penetrative sex.

Edited by member 05 Aug 2024 at 22:09  | Reason: Typo

User
Posted 06 Aug 2024 at 00:56
Doesn't stop it working but it does help your body get rid of a used erection 🤣🤣
User
Posted 29 Oct 2024 at 16:13

Did you manage to get the Invicorp?  I'm having problems getting hold of it.  😪

User
Posted 29 Oct 2024 at 16:17

Originally Posted by: Online Community Member

Today I went to the pharmacy and was told there was a shortage of the drug. I'm in North Lincs. Has anyone else had problems getting their Invicorp? 😱

 

Yes, I'm having problems.  Did you get sorted?

User
Posted 29 Oct 2024 at 17:11

The urologist wants me to try the Viridal again, seems to think I'm injecting in the wrong place. However, I had to cancel the appointment and six weeks later I've got a telephone appointment!

 

User
Posted 29 Oct 2024 at 21:23

Hi Alan.

The post you quoted from me was 8 months old. It was only a temporary  glitch. It was available again within a couple of weeks.

Just this week there has been another glitch in supply. I hope it's rectified very soon.

User
Posted 29 Oct 2024 at 21:26

Originally Posted by: Online Community Member

Hi Alan.

The post you quoted from me was 8 months old. It was only a temporary  glitch. It was available again within a couple of weeks.

Just this week there has been another glitch in supply. I hope it's rectified very soon.

 

Thank you.   Fingers crossed it doesn't take too long.  👍

User
Posted 04 Nov 2024 at 21:22

I spoke to the guy responsible for Invicorp in Evolan, the Swedish manufacturer, this week. He advised they’d had a production issue but that supplies had been shipped to the UK last week and should be ok from now on. My pharmacy has told me tonight their supplier now has it and I’ll get it tomorrow. And the Invicorp. 

User
Posted 04 Nov 2024 at 21:32

Originally Posted by: Online Community Member

My pharmacy has told me tonight their supplier now has it and I’ll get it tomorrow. And the Invicorp. 

😂

User
Posted 09 Nov 2024 at 12:28

Originally Posted by: Online Community Member

I've tried Viridal duo and it hasn't worked. How did you manage to get prescribed Invicorp? I've asked my urologist and my doctor, no reply.



I also tried this last November at a very low dose in the urologists office and it did absolutely nothing but give me a semi and pain, which was far worse than  with nothing or with pills. Possibly a misfire or low dose.

User
Posted 09 Nov 2024 at 12:35

I might be sounding like a broken record- but finally this month I will be starting Invicorp.

I had Botox for the pelvic floor  muscles, which reduced pain but has  made it even harder to acheive an erection, plus now the emotional stress of it is creating a  mental block.

I can get turned on, so arousal isnt an issue its  getting it hard enough and moreso keeping it thats the issue.

I can still get good erections by myself- which is demoralising.

Is anyone aware of any reasons why it may not work because of my muscle related issues that cause the ED?

Also when finding the right spot.. which for me in the biggest hurdle...   not too far from the base in the right or left side at 10 or 2 right? How far in is best to insert?

Again, thank you for welcoming me here despite not having the more profound ED or cause of ED as the rest of the guys here.

ED forums or pages simply do not have  any information about Invicorp, its all Trimix Trimix Trimix, which you cant get here in the Uk and  I assume would only cause the pain I had with Viridal Duo anyway.

Thanks


User
Posted 09 Nov 2024 at 16:28

Originally Posted by: Online Community Member

Originally Posted by: Online Community Member

My pharmacy has told me tonight their supplier now has it and I’ll get it tomorrow. And the Invicorp. 

😂



I saw you had problems with the injection technique at the start and then followed the other guys advice, what changed with your technique that made it work?

Thanks.

User
Posted 09 Nov 2024 at 19:17

Originally Posted by: Online Community Member
I saw you had problems with the injection technique at the start and then followed the other guys advice, what changed with your technique that made it work?

I've injected the same areas as you and put the half the needle length in. You need to massage the injection area. If you hit the right spot you hardly feel any resistance to the needle. Practise makes perfect. The erections are about 80% as good as my old natural ones. They are good enough for penetrative sex and last about 90 mins to two hours.

 

 

User
Posted 22 Nov 2024 at 16:02

Great stuff mate! I'm so pleased that it at least had some effect. I'd say my erections are about 80% as good as those pre-op. Make sure that you massage the injection site to spread the drug.

I've noticed it works better when you you're standing rather than lying down. Something to do with blood pressure I think.

Keep practising and hopefully the erections will get better.

 

 

User
Posted 30 Nov 2024 at 00:04

Question I meant to ask before. If you misfire is it obvious fairly soon, ie if I misfire and it doesnt work can I take a pill afterwards? Or could it be dangerous if it suddenly kicks in? Kind of askward to not quite know 100% if  your penis is going to be ready or not... whereas with a pill you know for sure youve taken it... they just arent as reliable for getting past stress and anxeity barriers.

Thanks.

Edited by member 30 Nov 2024 at 00:05  | Reason: Not specified

User
Posted 30 Nov 2024 at 03:50

Originally Posted by: Online Community Member
Question I meant to ask before. If you misfire is it obvious fairly soon, ie if I misfire and it doesnt work can I take a pill afterwards?

If you inject in the right place and massage to injection site, I believe that for most men it takes about 10 minutes for Invicorp to work. I've had very few failures. 

As for taking pills with injections, I suppose it won't be recommended. I assume pills have to be absorb in the blood stream before take effect whereas Invicorp is a far more direct procedure and when effectively injected, immediately increases blood follow to the two chambers, the corpora cavernosa, that cause an erection.

Edited by member 30 Nov 2024 at 03:54  | Reason: Additional text

User
Posted 30 Nov 2024 at 07:04
If you can get it up with a pill alone you will definitely know if the injection has worked.

Never take both together.

Sounds like you might be better with a pill and a good cock ring, I find they help with anxiety deflation (and inflation!)

User
Posted 10 Dec 2024 at 15:38

Yeah I can get a  good erection with 50-75mg viagra, or alone with 5 mg cialis.

Bad pelvic floor tightness and the resulting anxeity means they are inconsistent.

Injections seemed the logical  next step, although I was a bit concerned that the reasons for the pills not working wasnt blood flow, but psycological and  muscle related would that make priapism more likely.

Anyhow finally trying it tonight, sudofed on hand!

Would it be an idea to not use a full dose for the first time to see how  it works for me?

By the way is it ok to  make the needle up and then use it an hour later, I dont want to be making it up near the time.

Thanks.

User
Posted 10 Dec 2024 at 15:59

It is OK to make up a  syringe full. In fact, I'd recommend it. It saves all the palaver of getting it ready when youre 'ready to get down to business'. 😉

Good luck mate.

 
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