Ensure Males Are Informed About Priapism Risk With Methylphenidate
June 2015
New warnings will bring questions about methylphenidate and the risk of priapism in boys and men.
These prolonged and sometimes painful erections can lead to permanent damage if not treated right away.
Priapism is also associated with antipsychotics...antidepressants (trazodone, etc)...alpha-blockers (tamsulosin, etc)...anticoagulants (heparin, etc)...and some antihypertensives (propranolol, etc).
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