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Muse Side Effects

Ashley Wong, PharmDKristianne Hannemann, PharmD
Reviewed by Ashley Wong, PharmD, Kristianne Hannemann, PharmD
Last reviewed on September 20, 2024

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

  • Pain in the penis (32%)
  • Burning feeling in your urethra (12%)
  • Vaginal burning or itching in the female partner (6%)
  • Pain in the testicles (5%)
  • Minor bleeding or spotting from the urethra (5%)

Less Common Side Effects

  • Dizziness or fainting
  • Flu symptoms
  • Headache
  • Accidental injury
  • Back pain
  • Pain in the pelvis
  • Runny nose

Muse serious side effects

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

  • Prolonged erection (erection lasting longer than 4 hours)
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Pain in the penis
Burning feeling in your urethra
Pain in the testicles
Prolonged erection
Seek immediate medical care if you experience this side effect.

Source: DailyMed

The following Muse 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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Why trust our experts?

Ashley Wong, PharmD, is a licensed pharmacist in California. She has over 6 years of experience providing drug information.
Kristianne Hannemann, PharmD, is a licensed pharmacist in California. She has been a retail pharmacy manager and staff pharmacist for over 7 years and has contributed drug information content to different health companies.

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