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Priligy is a branded medicine that contains the active ingredient, dapoxetine, which comes in tablet form. Dapoxetine belongs to the SSRI family of medicines, alongside many common antidepressants that are prescribed to treat a range of mental health problems. However, Priligy is only ever prescribed to treat premature ejaculation, often earning them the name “premature ejaculation pills”.
Dapoxetine started life as a medicine that was intended to treat depression, but in clinical trials, it didn’t perform as well as hoped. It works slightly differently to other medicines in the family, as it’s absorbed and eliminated within a much shorter time period than drugs such as fluoxetine or sertraline, making it an ideal candidate for the treatment of premature ejaculation, as only 5% of the medication is present in the blood after 24 hours.
After further clinical trials proved the drug to be effective at managing PE, dapoxetine was branded as Priligy, which became a hugely successful name in premature ejaculation pills. Many men that struggle with the condition choose to buy priligy due to the fact that it helps them to control when they ejaculate.
How does Priligy work?
Priligy works in a similar way to other SSRI medicines, but rather than the goal being to ease the symptoms of depression or anxiety, Priligy’s aim is to prolong the amount of time that it takes for a man to ejaculate after penetration.
Priligy is used as an on-demand drug, and starts to work within 1-3 hours of taking it. It works by increasing the amount of serotonin in the nervous system. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that’s involved in the relaying of messages between several nerves in the body, including those that result in ejaculation. The increased amount of serotonin in the body after taking Priligy gives sufferers more control over their orgasm, and prolongs the amount of time it takes for them to ejaculate.
Men that buy priligy often find that it has secondary effects such as enhanced self-esteem, but rather than this being a direct side effect of the drug, this is more likely due to the fact that the symptoms of P.E are improved.
Is Priligy safe?
Before you buy Priligy, it’s important to know whether it’s safe for you to take. Dapoxetine is one of the few medicines that are available for premature ejaculation, and it’s a safe treatment for most men, but there are some that should avoid the drug altogether, or talk to their own GP about the implications of taking it and whether it’s safe for them or not.
Due to the type of medication that Priligy is, it’s not safe for men with the following conditions or problems:
Allergy to priligy or ingredients
Heart problems
History of fainting
History of mania or severe depression
Liver problems
Kidney problems
Other sexual issues such as erectile dysfunction
Glaucoma (or at risk of)
History of dizziness due to low blood pressure
Taking recreational drugs
Issues with alcohol
Mental health problems
Epilepsy
History of bleeding disorders
In some cases, your doctor might decide that Priligy is sake for you to take under close observation, but this is something that should be discussed with your regular GP and not via an online consultation. However, it should be noted that alternative treatments are available for premature ejaculation such as Fortacin, which may be safer for you if you have any of the above conditions.
In addition to the above, Priligy has the potential to interact with a number of medicines. Interactions can be dangerous, so if you currently take any of the medicines on this list, you should avoid using Priligy until you’ve spoken to your doctor:
MAOIs for depression
Antidepressants
Lithium
Linezolid
Tryptophan
St John’s Wort
Tramadol
Migraine treatments
Some antifungal treatments
HIV treatments
Some antibiotics
Nefazodone
Thiorazidine
NSAIDs
Blood thinning medicines
Erectile dysfunction treatments
Medicines for high blood pressure
Medicines for angina
Medicines for an enlarged prostate
Medicines for anxiety
Other mental health medications
Some common treatments are on this list of interactions, so make sure you look through them and make sure that you aren’t taking any of them before you start using Priligy. If you aren’t sure if any of your current medicines are at risk of interacting with Priligy, make a list of what you take and ask your local pharmacist for advice.
On top of the list of medicines that you shouldn’t take with Priligy, you should also avoid grapefruit juice and alcohol.
Always disclose anything else that you take, including herbal supplements, over the counter medicines, and recreational drugs.
Priligy and Viagra:
You might have noticed that in the list of medicines that shouldn’t be taken with priligy, erectile dysfunction treatments were listed.
PDE-5 inhibitor medicines are a first-line treatment for erectile dysfunction, and they include drugs such as sildenafil (Viagra), tadalafil (Cialis), vardenafil (Levitra) and avanafil (Spedra).
Premature ejaculation and erectile dysfunction are conditions that often occur together. Unfortunately, Priligy and ED treatments aren’t safe to be used together due to the potential interaction.
Priligy and Viagra (or other similar medicines) combined can reduce blood pressure to a dangerous level, which can cause issues such as fainting, or dizziness upon standing. In severe cases, it could mean that your body won’t get the oxygen it needs to function.
If you suffer from both premature ejaculation and erectile dysfunction, you should visit your GP to look at the best course of treatment for you. Alternatively, you may be able to use Fortacin as a treatment for P.E, which isn’t likely to interact with any PDE-5 inhibitors.
Priligy side effects
Priligy is a drug that can carry some unpleasant side effects, but most men find that these are only mild, or at least bearable. However, as with all medicines, if you find that the side effects outweigh the benefits, you should stop taking Priligy and talk to your doctor about alternative treatments.
Some of the most commonly reported symptoms associated with taking Priligy are:
Dizziness
Headaches
Nausea/vomiting
Irritability
Numbness/pins and needles
Erectile dysfunction
Sweating more than usual
Flushing
Diarrhoea or constipation
Stomach pain/bloating
Problems sleeping
Fatigue/sleepiness
Strange dreams
Nasal congestion
Changes in blood pressure
Difficulty concentrating
Shaking/trembling
Less interest in sex
Ringing in the ears
Blurred vision
Indigestion
Dry mouth
Fainting
Dizziness when standing
Changes in mood
Confusion
Changes in heart rate
Difficulty reaching orgasm
Feeling weak
Feeling depressed
Eye pain
Spinning sensation
Abnormal taste
In addition to the list of side effects above, there are also some more serious ones that you should look out for as these require urgent care. If you notice any of the following symptoms and you haven’t experienced them before taking Priligy, you should stop using the medicine and seek urgent help:
- Seizures
- Fainting or feeling light headed when standing up
- Changes in your mood
- Suicidal thoughts or thoughts of self-harm
You should also make yourself aware of the signs of an allergic reaction in case Priligy causes you to have one.
Priligy 30mg
The recommended dose of Priligy is 30mg, taken 1-3 hours before sex. As It’s a fast-acting SSRI, the drug doesn’t need to build up in your system like others in the same family of medicines. If this dose doesn’t work for you, your doctor might suggest increasing to the maximum dose of 60mg.
Priligy can be taken with or without food, but should always be taken with water. It’s important to know that you should be well-hydrated before using Priligy, as you may be more at risk of dehydration after taking it.
Priligy shouldn’t be used every day. If this isn’t suitable for your lifestyle or sex drive, there are alternatives that you may be able to use.
Priligy NHS
Priligy is available on the NHS, but only under certain criteria. The current guidelines state that it’s only issued to patients that:
- Ejaculate less than 2 minutes after penetration
- Have persistent premature ejaculation
- Experience personal distress due to the condition
- Have poor control over their ejaculation
- Have a history of premature ejaculation in a vast majority of intercourse attempts over the last 6 months
If you need Priligy as an NHS patient, you should visit your GP to discuss your symptoms and to look at whether it’s the right treatment for you.
Priligy UK
Priligy is licenced in the UK for the treatment of premature ejaculation, and is available with a valid prescription from a GMC-registered prescriber. This can be through an NHS GP, private doctors, or trusted online prescribing services such as Doctor4U.
If you’re looking to buy Priligy online, you can complete a quick consultation about premature ejaculation with one of our doctors. If they feel that the treatment is suitable for you, they will issue an electronic prescription and your order will be shipped to you.
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Priligy alternatives:
If you struggle from erectile dysfunction, but don’t think that Priligy is the right treatment for you, there are alternatives that you can try. For example, Fortacin is a topical anaesthetic spray that’s used to desensitise the tip of the penis so that you don’t feel as much. The science behind this treatment is that by reducing the amount of sensation you feel, it should help you to last longer during penetrative sex. Fortacin is a UK exclusive to Doctor4U, so if you think it sounds like a great alternative to Priligy, you can read all about it here.
Advice on Addiction and Medication Restrictions
If you are at all worried or concerned about an addiction to any type of medication, we urge you to speak to a professional for help and advice. Below are links to organisations that can help.
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