Verapamil Injections for Treatment of Peyronie’s Disease in NYC
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What is Verapamil?
Verapamil is a medication from a class of medications called calcium channel blockers. It is useful in many conditions including for treatment of high blood pressure. It was also found to be useful in treating men with Peyronie’s disease.
Is All Verapamil Created Equal?
Only verapamil injected directly into Peyronie’s plaque has been shown to be effective in the treatment of Peyronie’s disease. Oral verapamil pills are not effective for the treatment of Peyronie’s disease. Verapamil in cream form is not effective for the treatment of Peyronie’s disease as it does not penetrate the skin deep enough to reach the Peyronie’s plaque.
Intra-lesional Verapamil Injections Have an Excellent Record of Effectiveness and Safety.
Verapamil injections have been used for more than 30 years to treat men with Peyronie’s disease. The injections are nearly painless (we administer local pain medication prior to giving injections in the penis).
Verapamil is inexpensive and has good efficacy with at least 20-30% of men experiencing a significant improvement in symptoms and/or curvature.
We usually advise using verapamil injections in combination with penile traction therapy and oral therapy.
How Often Are Verapamil Injections Given?
Typically, the course of treatment with verapamil injections is 6 injections spaced two weeks apart. The entire treatment takes about 12 weeks. It is safe to skip a week or two and resume the next dose of the medication if needed (vacations/busy, etc). Injections do not have to be given precisely 2 weeks apart – the schedule can be altered without loss of efficacy.
If, after the first course of Verapamil significant improvement is noted, the course of treatment can be repeated.
If there is no benefit after 6 injections, additional injections are unlikely to help and a different treatment approach should be tried.
Risks and Side Effects of Verapamil Injections
Verapamil injections are very safe when administered by an experienced urologist. Usually, a local anesthetic is given and the injection of verapamil is usually painless. Slight hematoma (bleeding) can occur occasionally but goes away within a week or two. Some men choose not to have a local anesthetic with verapamil injections.
Verapamil Injections vs Topical Verapamil Cream
Topical verapamil (cream/gel) has no benefit in the treatment of men with Peyronie’s disease. To be effective, verapamil needs to be injected directly into Peyronie’s plaque.
Treatment Options When Verapamil Injections Do Not Help
If verapamil injections do not provide sufficient benefit, Xiaflex injections, interferon injections, penile plication, as well as plaque incision/grafting or penile implant, offer effective treatment for Peyronie’s.
Verapamil Cost and Insurance Coverage
Verapamil injections are covered by some insurances but not by all insurances. Unfortunately, because verapamil injections are used ‘off-label’ for the treatment of Peyronie’s disease we usually have to submit the claim and see if insurance will cover it. Fortunately, the injections are not too expensive as far as medications go.
Did you know? Dr. Shteynshlyuger has performed over 1,000 penile surgeries including penile implants, correction of Peyronie’s disease, circumcisions, circumcision revisions, frenuloplasty, and congenital penile curvature. He performs 150-200 penile surgeries a year.
Treatment Options if Verapamil Did Not Work
For men who had been treated with verapamil injections but did not experience a significant benefit, a few treatment options are available. Usually, doing additional courses of verapamil after the initial 6 injections that did not work is unlikely to lead to success. Other treatment options include injections with Xiaflex or interferon, or surgical treatment with penile plication, penile implant, or plaque excision.
Where to Get Peyronie’s Treatment in NYC?
At New York Urology Specialists, we offer treatment for men with Peyronie’s disease.
Call/text today: 1-646-663-4050 or make an appointment online.
We treat sexual and erection problems and Peyronie’s disease. We offer comprehensive STD testing for infections. We treat penile problems in men, including phimosis, balanitis, penile irritation, and penile redness. We perform a no-scalpel vasectomy, vasectomy reversal, cosmetic circumcision, circumcision revision, penile frenuloplasty. We offer confidential appointments.
Our appointment costs are affordable with or without insurance. Low-cost Viagra (sildenafil) and Cialis (tadalafil) are available to our patients. We offer free insurance verification.
Read Real Stories of Men who Underwent Treatment for Peyronie’s Disease at New York Urology Specialists.
Read RealStories: Peyronie’s disease in a 46-year-old man with ventral curvature treated with penile plication
Read RealStories: 67-year-old man with dorsal curvature and ED after the use of Trimix injections.
Read RealStories: 53-year-old man with 45-degree dorsal curvature and pain
Read RealStories: Penile pain in a 51-year old adult male with curvature to the left and up treated with Xiaflex and penile traction.
Read RealStories: 32-year-old man with penile curvature and pain treated with verapamil
Read RealStories: 58-year-old man with penile shortening and narrowing after prostate cancer treatment treated with a penile implant and grafting.
Read RealStories: 63-year-old man with Peyronies and ED treated with Xiaflex.
Read RealStories: 75-year-old man with penile narrowing and curvature treated with interferon
Read RealStories: 47-year-old man with penile shortening, narrowing and curvature treated with Xiaflex and plaque excision
Cost of Treatment and Insurance
At New York Urology Specialists, we offer affordable treatment for men. Our prices are low for patients without insurance and for those who have high insurance copays, high deductibles, or insurance plans that do not cover treatment costs.
We accept many health insurance plans. We would be happy to verify your eligibility and benefits and to provide you with detailed information on your health plan’s coverage. Financing options and credit options are available to help you pay for medical care.
Why Choose New York Urology Specialists for Treatment of Peyronie’s Disease?
- All treatment is performed by a board-certified urologist experienced in treating men with symptoms of Peyronie’s disease, including penile curvature, narrowing of the penis, shortening of the penis, pain in the penis, and ED.
- We are one of the few practices in the region to offer a full range of options for treatment of Peyronie’s disease, sexual and erection problems in men.
- We offer diagnostic testing in our office, which avoids hospital costs.
- Extensive experience: Thousands of men have been treated successfully using medical therapy (Xiaflex, Verapamil injections, Interferon), shockwave therapy for penile pain, penile plication, plaque excision and grafting, and penile implant surgery.
- Confidential and Understanding Care. We understand that most of our patients desire privacy. We see patients with a variety of urological problems. Your reason for visiting us is entirely confidential.
- We offer diagnostic testing in our office, which avoids hospital costs.
- We are conveniently located within a 30-60 minute commute to men who are seeking ED treatment in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, Westchester, Long Island, Bronx, and New Jersey.
What does Peyronie’s Penile Curvature Look Like?
You can find before and after treatment images in our image gallery.
Scheduling Appointments for Peyronie’s Treatment at New York Urology Specialists
If you have any questions, to schedule a consultation, please contact us or call/text: 1-646-663-4050.
We have excellent reviews from patients and their partners. Information for out-of-state and international patients.
We offer affordable prices with or without insurance.
Dr. Alex Shteynshlyuger is a board-certified urologist and specialist in the treatment of sexual problems in men including Peyronie’s disease and erectile dysfunction. He is one of the few urologists who offers a full range of treatment options for Peyronie’s disease and ED. He has successfully treated thousands of men with sexual problems.
When it comes to the treatment of Peyronie’s disease – New York Urology Specialists are a step ahead. Better Science Means Better Care. Dr. Alex Shteynshlyuger is a specialist in treating erection and penis problems using the latest scientific and medical breakthroughs.
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Peyronies Disease and ED Are Treatable in Nearly Every Man
At New York Urology Specialists, our urologists are specially trained in the evaluation and treatment of Peyronie’s disease and erectile dysfunction. We understand the challenges that Peyronie’s disease and ED create for our patients, their relationships, and their self-esteem. We help you find a treatment for Peyronie’s disease that fits your needs, lifestyle, and your preferences.
Urologists are doctors specializing in the treatment of men with sexual problems including Peyronie’s disease and erectile dysfunction. By virtue of our experience and skill, we are able to offer an effective treatment option for nearly every man who desires an effective treatment for ED. We offer medical and surgical treatment for Peyronie’s disease and erectile dysfunction.
We Treat Some of the Most Complex Peyronie’s Problems and Men’s Health Problems Including:
- Hourglass narrowing of the penis
- Shortening of the penis and loss of penile length
- Penis curvature with worsening erections
- Peyronies disease in men with diabetes and weak erections in men with diabetes.
- Peyronie’s disease and erectile dysfunction in men with prostate cancer after radical prostatectomy
- Erectile dysfunction in men with Peyronie’s disease
- Erectile dysfunction in men for whom medications do not work.
- Premature Ejaculation
- Frequent urination
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Schedule an Appointment with Dr. Shteynshlyuger:If you have any questions, to schedule a consultation, please contact us or call/text: 1-646-663-4050.
We have excellent reviews from patients and their partners. Information for out-of-state and international patients.
We offer affordable prices with or without insurance.
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