Penile prostheses, inflatable and non-inflatable, are not for men with the following for men with the following conditions:

• With active urinary infections or active skin infections in the region of surgery.
• With a known sensitivity or allergy to silicone.
• With a known allergy or sensitivity to rifampin or minocycline or other tetracyclines.
• With lupus erythematosus.
• Taking warfarin, thionamides, isoniazid and halothane
• With renal disease.
• Certain physical or mental conditions may make you unsuitable for a penile prosthesis.

Implanting a penile prosthesis is will make natural or spontaneous erections impossible. Implantation of penile prosthesis may result in penile shortening, curvature or scaring. You should talk with your doctor about benefits and risks before moving forward with any treatment option.