Priligy Dapoxetine
Priligy dapoxetine is the first dedicated, UK-licensed oral treatment for premature ejaculation (PE). It works on demand, so you can take it as needed rather than daily.
Helps you last up to 3 times longer before ejaculation
Take 1 tablet, 1-3 hours before you have sex
Effective for 8 in 10 men
What is Priligy?
Priligy dapoxetine is the first UK-licensed oral treatment made specifically for PE. It’s fast-acting and boosts serotonin for a few hours, to help slow your ejaculation reflex. Clinical trials confirm that most men who take it last 2-3 times longer during sex.
There’s no need to take a daily dose of dapoxetine. Priligy leaves your system within 24 hours of you taking it.
How to take Priligy
The initial dose is 30 mg, though your doctor or clinician may increase this to 60 mg.
Take your tablet 1-3 hours before you expect to have sex.
Swallow priligy dapoxetine tablets whole with water (and food too if you prefer).
Do not mix priligy with alcohol as it can cause you to feel dizzy.
Follow your doctor or clinician’s advice and check in after a few uses to make sure it’s working well for you.
How does Priligy work?
Priligy dapoxetine works by briefly raising your serotonin levels, which delays your orgasm reflex. The effect should be strongest within 60 minutes of taking Priligy pills and it should have left your system within 24 hours.
If you’re wondering does priligy work first time, many men have found it beneficial the very first time they try it.
Priligy dapoxetine side effects
The most commonly reported priligy dapoxetine side effects are mild nausea, headache, and light-headedness. If you feel dizzy, stop taking Priligy and see your doctor straight away. In this state, you should avoid potentially dangerous activities that require concentration, like driving or operating hazardous machinery. Serious reactions to Priligy are rare, so let your doctor or a clinician know if you notice any unusual or persistent problems.
Full details on use and safety are in the Priligy patient information leaflet.
How long does Priligy last?
Priligy is most effective 1-3hrs after it is taken, but can sometimes retain its effects for up to 12 hours.
Priligy works in around 8 out of 10 men. These men should notice a doubling or tripling of the time their erection lasts before ejaculation. Priligy is not a cure and will only work when you take it.
Frequently asked questions
Priligy is licensed for men aged 18-64 who have had PE for 6 months or more. PE is medically defined as when you ejaculate within two minutes of penetration during sex.
Priligy isn’t suitable for you, and could lead to more serious side effects, if you have:
Severe heart disease
Issues with blood clotting
A major liver problem
A tendency to faint
You should also avoid Priligy if you take certain other medications. Your GP or clinician can advise you on whether it’s safe to take.
Like all medication, Priligy can interact with other medicines you take. Generally, you should not mix Priligy with:
Antidepressants
Blood thinners
Medicines for kidney or liver conditions
Medication you take for excessive dehydration
Other medications may also interact with Priligy. So we can prescribe it safely, always let your GP or Online Doctor know about any prescription or over-the-counter medicines, or recreational drugs you’re taking.
A Priligy alcohol cocktail is not a good idea. When you drink alcohol with Priligy it can:
Make the medication less effective
Increase your chance of getting certain side effects like dizziness and fainting, or make them worse.
While enjoying the benefits of Priligy, it’s safer to go for soft drinks or water instead.
You can’t buy Priligy over the counter. By getting it on prescription from your GP or our Online Doctor service you can:
Make sure the medication is suitable for you
Get the right dose and advice on taking it
Check in on how your treatment is going and safely make changes
Priligy is a licensed medication for treating PE. Alongside taking Priligy you could also try other approaches, including:
Behavioural techniques like the “stop-start” and “squeeze” methods to help build endurance.
Psychosexual counselling to address anxiety or relationship factors.
We can also prescribe numbing topical creams (like EMLA) that work to reduce sensitivity at the tip of your penis.
Pelvic floor exercises strengthen muscles that may help you better control when you climax.
Making lifestyle changes like reducing anxiety, improving communication with your partner and using thicker condoms to reduce penis sensitivity.
Other medications like some antidepressants or painkillers can delay ejaculation, but they aren’t seen as the most suitable options (and come with their own risks).
References https://patient.info/medicine/dapoxetine-tablets-priligy
https://patient.info/mens-health/penis-problems/premature-ejaculation
https://www.baus.org.uk/patients/conditions/8/premature_ejaculation/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16962882/
