You may experience side effects after your XIAFLEX injection
If you have questions or concerns, be sure to reach out to your urologist. These common reactions may appear at or near the injection site:
- Swelling
- Bruising
- Pain or tenderness
- Itching
- Painful erection
- Hematoma (a small collection of blood under the skin)
- Blisters
- Nodule (lump)
- Erection problems
- Pain during sex
- Discoloration of penis skin
When should I call my healthcare provider?
Call your urologist or a doctor right away if you have any of the following symptoms of penile fracture or other serious side effects:
- A popping sound or sensation in an erect penis
- Sudden loss of the ability to maintain an erection
- Pain in your penis
- Purple bruising and swelling of your penis
- Difficulty urinating or blood in the urine
- If you have sudden back pain, chest pain, or hard time walking after an injection
- Hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis, hives, swollen face, breathing trouble, chest pain, low blood pressure, dizziness or fainting
These are not all of the possible side effects of XIAFLEX. For more information, talk to your urologist.
If you have any other questions about what to expect during treatment with XIAFLEX, talk to your urologist.
Feel prepared to talk to your urologist about PD and XIAFLEX. Download our doctor discussion guide to help jumpstart the conversation.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT PEYRONIE'S DISEASE (PD)
Q:
What is the recovery time after a XIAFLEX injection?
A:
Recovery time after treatment with XIAFLEX varies for each patient. Be sure to discuss any questions or concerns you may have about your recovery with your urologist.
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AND ANSWERS What is XIAFLEX®?
XIAFLEX is a prescription medicine used to treat adult men with Peyronie's disease who have a "plaque" that can be felt and a curve in their penis greater than 30 degrees when treatment is started.
It is not known if XIAFLEX is safe and effective in children under the age of 18.
These are not all of the possible side effects with XIAFLEX. For more information, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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