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Edex Side Effects

Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCPAllison Gourley, PharmD
Reviewed by Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCP, Allison Gourley, PharmD
Last reviewed on August 11, 2023

The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.

Common Side Effects

  • Penile pain (up to 37%)

Less Common Side Effects

  • Bleeding at injection site
  • Penile curvature
  • Scar tissue in the penis
  • Erections lasting longer than 4 hours
  • Bruising at injection site
  • Blood pooling (hematoma) at or near the injection site

Edex serious side effects

Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.

  • Prolonged erection (erection lasting longer than 4 hours)
  • Heart problems: chest pain, dizziness, nausea

Source: DailyMed

The following Edex side effects have also been reported

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

Rare

Curving of penis with pain during erection

erection continuing for 4 to 6 hours

erection continuing longer than 6 hours with severe and continuing pain of the penis

swelling in or pain of the testes

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

More common

Bleeding and pain at the injection site (short-term)

painful erection

Rare

Bruising or clotted blood in the penis at the injection site, usually caused by an incorrect injection

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

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

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