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Premature ejaculation is one of the most embarrassing conditions to face as a man. There are many remedies to combat this frustrating condition, and one medical approach is Dapoxetine pills. These are SSRI medication that works to delay ejaculation. However, just as they are effective, they have adverse effects that come with them.

One of the most embarrassing and frustrating conditions as a man is premature ejaculation. This condition alone can hinder your sex life negatively and mess up your confidence. No man wants to ejaculate before giving pleasure to their partner, but this is just the reality to some. Searching for a way to combat premature ejaculation can take you in multiple directions, and one major direction is medical prescription. According to McMahon (2012), dapoxetine is the only medicine prescribed for premature ejaculation. Its work is to delay ejaculation for a little longer during sex. However, over time people have doubted its effectiveness and whether or not it works. Below is detailed information about dapoxetine and Priligy.

Priligy

Dapoxetine is a brand name, and Priligy is the medication prescribed for premature ejaculation treatment. Simsek et al. (2014) described dapoxetine as an SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor). This means it is in the same class as medications prescribed for anxiety disorders, depression, and mood disorders. Generally, SSRIs are effective in premature ejaculation treatment. This is evident when prescribing SSRIs where delayed ejaculation will be listed as a side effect. 

According to Kalyani & Anuradha (2015), Priligy was manufactured as an antidepressant, but after this drug was found to delay ejaculation, during the development stages, the course changed. However, what makes it a premature ejaculation medication is that Dapoxetine, unlike other SSRI types, is fast-acting, quickly absorbed after ingestion, and rapidly eliminated soon after.   

How Priligy Works 

Priligy being an SSRI works the same way as any other type of SSRI. These medications inhibit the reuptake of serotonin in the brain. Serotonin plays a big role in sexual arousal and orgasmic activity in science matters.

Serotonin is a neurotransmitter associated with conveying signals between the nerves in the nervous system, as Molfino et al. (2015) described. However, aside from this basic scientific concept, it also plays a role in ejaculation. When one takes Priligy, it delays ejaculation since SSRI medications increase serotonin activity, and when serotonin activity is high, it lengthens the time needed to reach ejaculation.  

Does Dapoxetine Work?  

Being the best medication, numerous studies have been done on Dapoxetine to prove its effectiveness. Scientists even went a step further to try it on several different men, and it was found to delay ejaculations for periods between 0.5 minutes and 3.4 minutes. So yes, Dapoxetine works effectively.  

Side Effects of Dapoxetine Pills 

Numerous adverse reactions might come around. The most common ones are nausea, headache, and dizziness. Other perturbing side effects may include: 

1. Dizziness when standing up.
2. Eye pain or blurry vision.
3. Increased blood pressure. 
4. Numbness or tingling. 
5. Changes in hearing. 
6. Feelings of anxiety or depression. 
7. Insomnia.   

In special cases, some men experience allergic reactions to Dapoxetine. Some men might also experience a reduction in sexual desire and erectile dysfunction in severe cases. 

How to Take Priligy Medication 

This is not a drug to be bought over the counter, and it is important that you only take Priligy only if prescribed by the doctor. Dapoxetine is tailored to be taken as required-to. This is usually 30 tablets per prescription, each 30mg. General manufacturer's guidelines for Dapoxetine medication are as follows: 

1. The medication should be taken between one and three hours before any sexual activity.
2. The tablets should be swallowed whole, not chewed or crushed.
3. The medication should be taken with at least a full glass of water.
4. Only one tablet of 30mg should be taken within 24 hours.   

Food doesn't affect the effectiveness of the drug. Whether or not you've taken food, Priligy will still work. However, it can affect how long it will take for the medicine to kick in. It has been found that this medication will take effect faster without food than it would on a full stomach. Also, grapefruit juice changes the metabolism of the medicine, causing an increase in the levels of Dapoxetine in your system.  

How Long it Takes for Dapoxetine to Work  

One of the downsides of Dapoxetine is that you never really know the time it will take to take effect. The manufacturers only state that it should be taken between one and three hours before sexual activity. A variety of factors will determine how long the drug will take. These factors include age, weight, and the general health of an individual. The individual's tolerance will also determine the time taken for Dapoxetine to take effect in the body. These factors are what make it difficult for doctors and manufacturers of Dapoxetine to determine exactly the period for the medication to kick in. However, you can find this out on your own through several take-ins and learning how long it takes before you feel it in your system.   

Conclusion  

From the sound of things, Dapoxetine, without doubt, is an effective way to delay ejaculation. However, it may not be the best solution for the majority of men considering the adverse side effects and other factors. It is also not available in some countries, such as the US. It presents itself as a less applicable solution since it takes time for the medication to take effect. There are, however, other options that can serve as alternatives for Dapoxetine, such as climax-delaying condoms and ejaculation delay sprays. It is better to seek further guidance from a professional and consider other options before rushing to Dapoxetine pills.

References

Kalyani, K., & Anuradha, V. (2015). A novel stability indicating RPHPLC method for the simultaneous estimation of sildenfil citrate and dapoxetine hydrochloride in bulk and pharmaceutical formulations. Der Pharm. Lett, 7(10), 98-106.

McMahon, C. G. (2012). Dapoxetine: a new option in the medical management of premature ejaculation. Therapeutic advances in urology, 4(5), 233-251.

Molfino, A., Gioia, G., Fanelli, F. R., & Laviano, A. (2015). Contribution of neuroinflammation to the pathogenesis of cancer cachexia. Mediators of inflammation, 2015.

Simsek, A., Kirecci, S. L., Kucuktopcu, O., Ozgor, F., Akbulut, M. F., Sarilar, O., ... & Gurbuz, Z. G. (2014). Comparison of paroxetine and dapoxetine, a novel selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor in the treatment of premature ejaculation. Asian journal of andrology, 16(5), 725.