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T Aoyagi1, K Hayakawa, K Miyaji

  • 1Department of Urology, Ichikawa General Hospital, Tokyo Dental College, 5-11-13, Sugano, Ichikawa-shi, Chiba 272-8513, Japan.

The Bulletin of Tokyo Dental College
|April 6, 2002
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A man experienced prolonged priapism after taking a high dose of sildenafil (Viagra) without a prescription. This case highlights the risks of recreational sildenafil use and the need for medical supervision.

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Erectile dysfunction is a common condition, with sildenafil being a widely prescribed treatment.
  • Sildenafil citrate (Viagra) is a phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor used for erectile dysfunction.

Observation:

  • A 53-year-old man presented with persistent priapism lasting three days.
  • The priapism was linked to self-administered sildenafil citrate (200 mg) obtained without a prescription.
  • Standard treatments like needle aspiration and irrigation were ineffective.

Findings:

  • This is the first reported case of priapism induced by sildenafil.
  • Surgical intervention, including incision of the tunica albuginea and irrigation, was required to resolve the priapism.
  • The patient had no other contributing medical factors or drug interactions.

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Implications:

  • Abuse or misuse of sildenafil, especially without professional guidance, can lead to severe complications such as priapism.
  • This case underscores the importance of obtaining and using prescription medications like sildenafil strictly under medical supervision.
  • Healthcare providers should counsel patients on the risks associated with non-prescribed use of erectile dysfunction medications.