Caverject and Erection problems - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Erection problems is reported as a side effect among people who take Caverject (alprostadil), especially for people who are 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Viagra, and have High blood cholesterol.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Erection problems when taking Caverject. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 2,123 people who have side effects when taking Caverject from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Caverject?

Caverject has active ingredients of alprostadil. It is often used in erection problems. eHealthMe is studying from 2,144 Caverject users. Check the latest studies of Caverject.

What is Erection problems?

Erection problems is found to be associated with 1,271 drugs and 2,035 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Erection problems.

On Jul, 15, 2026

2,123 people reported to have side effects when taking Caverject.
Among them, 97 people (4.57%) have Erection problems.

Could Caverject cause Erection problems?

Among these 97 people:

How long have people been on Caverject when they have Erection problems? *

What is the age of people who have Erection problems when taking Caverject? *

What are other drugs people take besides Caverject? *

What are other side effects people have besides Erection problems? *

Drug Ineffective: 31 people, 31.96%
Erection Increased: 14 people, 14.43%
Penis Disorder: 11 people, 11.34%
Penile Pain: 10 people, 10.31%
Drug Effect Decreased: 9 people, 9.28%
Orgasmic Dysfunction (not getting orgasm): 5 people, 5.15%
Stress And Anxiety: 4 people, 4.12%
Painful Erection: 4 people, 4.12%
Penis Injury: 4 people, 4.12%
Depression: 4 people, 4.12%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Cholesterol: 6 people, 6.19%
Bipolar I Disorder (mood disorder that is characterized by at least one manic or mixed episode): 3 people, 3.09%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 3.09%
Diabetes: 3 people, 3.09%
Essential Hypertension (primary hypertension): 2 people, 2.06%
Diarrhea: 2 people, 2.06%
Cough: 2 people, 2.06%
Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 1 person, 1.03%
Blood Pressure Abnormal: 1 person, 1.03%
Cardiac Disorder: 1 person, 1.03%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on alprostadil (the active ingredients of Caverject) and Caverject (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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