Can Invega Cause Erectile Dysfunction?

Posted on Wed, 2 Nov 2016

Question: Hi im wondering about erectile dysfunction i have .. i got 3 shots of invega during and i know this is causing the sexual problems .. but since i came off it it has improvedva little.. i stated taking panax ginsrng and horny goat weed once a day for about a week and it wS much better but i stopped takin it for few days and since its been worse again .. iv been taking it again and it hasnt improved by about 3 /4 days.. cam u explain this please

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (50 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Your ED seems to be more of Psychogenic in nature .

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for query .

Based on the facts that you have posted it seems that you have been given 3 doses of Invega for your Psychological concerns and since then facing problem of Erectile Dysfunction .

The Erectile Dysfunction that you are facing is due to your psychological problem and anxiety rather than any organic cause .

Please discuss your problem with your treating Psychiatrist .He may modify the drugs . A proper thorough counseling will also help to resolve the issue to some extent .

Following measure will help you to boost up your confidence and getting good erection :

1) Practice regular exercise for 45 minutes followed by meditation for 1/2 an hour in the morning.
2) Take high protein diet rich in vegetables and fruits and Vitamin A,C,D,E and Zinc
3)Take anti oxidant rich foods like Almonds 5-6 everyday
4) Avoid alcohol and smoking..

Taking Sildenafil (Viagra) as on demand will help to get good hard sustainable erection

Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions , I shall be happy to help you .

Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (12 hours later)

Hi thanks for the response. Can i ask why was it fine for awhile and then went back.. would it be to do with the korrean ginseng being stopped and then resume.. this is very disheartining to have u know. I can get erection but its not normally hard and strong u know... could it be the 10 abilify im taking now or what is it. Thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Korrien Ginseng contains elements that helps to correct ED.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up .

Korrien Ginseng is known to contain elements that help to achieve erection and has been widely used since centuries .

If you are getting good response continue it .

I would suggest you to try Sildenafil one hour before planned sex .It will help to get hard sustainable erection .

Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (2 hours later)

Hi ok sure thanks. does that have to be got on prescription in XXXXXXX ?

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You can get it online

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up Sildenafil (Viiagra ) is available on line world wide .

Thanks and Regards.
Dr,Patll

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (1 hour later)

Hi is it safe to use viagra....

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
There are few side effects but one gets accustomed to after few days

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up .There are few side effects like diziness,headache nasal congestion etc for 3-4 hours but one gets accustomed to these side effects after using it for few days .
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (14 minutes later)

Ok thanks would u suggest a low dose be fine like 25 mg to buy...

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Start with 50 mg and increase it up to 100 mg depending upon response .

Detailed Answer:
hello
Thanks for follow up .
Usually one has to start with 50 mg and can gardually increase it up to 100 mg(Maximum) depending upon response .
Thanks and Regards
Dr.Patil.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (39 hours later)

Ok thanks.. can i ask what do u know about people who got shots of invega do things go bk to normal..like sometimes i cant drink alcohol the same u know . Why is this like.

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
I am unable to comment on this

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up .

I have not come across any patient taking Invega and facing sexual problems It will be answered best by Psychiatrist who deal with such patients in their day to day practice .

Thanks and Regards.

Dr.Patil.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar