Priligy Tablets (30mg & 60mg)

What is Priligy and what is it used for?

Priligy Tablets are available to buy from The Independent Pharmacy, following a free consultation, to help prevent premature ejaculation.

Priligy Tablets contain the active ingredient Dapoxetine. It is mainly used to treat the condition, premature ejaculation. Priligy is manufactured by A. Menarini and is classified as a prescription-only medicine (POM). Priligy comes in two strengths; 30mg and 60mg tablets. Each pack contains three tablets along with a comprehensive patient information leaflet.

Priligy Tablets are taken a couple of hours prior to sexual activity, providing an increase in the intra-vaginal ejaculatory latency in men. There is no set time for what classes as premature ejaculation. However, the general consensus regards anything that lasts under two minutes to be premature. Priligy was originally developed for the treatment of depression. It has since been re-marketed as a treatment for premature ejaculation, after proving to have a significant impact on the male ejaculation time. Clinical trials have shown that by using Priligy the duration of your sexual performance can increase by 200 to 300%. These drug trials also reported an increased ability to exert more control over ejaculation, as well as a greater sense of overall satisfaction.

To be able to ejaculate, a reflex must be transmitted from your brain to the sympathetic nervous system. To achieve this the body uses serotonin, which is a neurotransmitter responsible for passing messages between the nerve cells. Serotonin has numerous functions in the body, one of which is sending the necessary nerve messages that will result in ejaculation.

Priligy Tablets can be prescribed online after an online assessment by a doctor to ensure they are appropriate to use. Priligy is usually prescribed for men between the ages of 18 and 64.

How does Priligy work?

The active ingredient in Priligy, Dapoxetine, belongs to a group of medicines known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). These work by increasing the activity of serotonin in the body’s nervous system, selectively inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin by the neural cells. This action stops the ejaculation expulsion reflex from reaching the brain too quickly, increasing the time it takes to ejaculate and improving control over the ejaculation.

Non-medicinal alternatives for premature ejaculation

• Behavioural techniques - This is usually taught by sexual therapists.
• Psychological techniques - Counselling can often help men to gain control.
• Reduce penis sensitivity - Use a thicker or numbing condom, such as Durex Extended Pleasure or Pasante Delay condoms.

Sources

• Priligy Tablets, Patient Information Leaflet: https://www.medicines.org.uk/e...
• https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/...

Priligy warnings

Priligy interacts with a small number of other medicines. These will be checked during your online consultation with our GP. If you are unsure or wish to check your medicines for interactions with Priligy, check the Patient Information Leaflet enclosed with your medicine.

Priligy may be taken with medicines for erectile dysfunction such as Viagra, Cialis or Levitra, however, it is important to stay well hydrated if you use this combination. This will help to reduce the slightly increased risk of dizziness or fainting.

Priligy does not always work for everyone the first time they use it. If this is the case you should not give up, the guidance states that you should try Priligy at least 6 times before trying an alternative dose or treatment.

Stop taking Priligy and see your doctor straight away if:

• You have fits (seizures)
• You faint or feel lightheaded when you stand up
• You notice any changes in your mood
• You have any thoughts of suicide or harming yourself.

If you notice any of the above, stop taking this medicine and see your doctor straight away.

Fainting and low blood pressure

This medicine can make you faint or make your blood pressure drop when you stand up. To help lower the chance of this happening:

• Take this medicine with at least one full glass of water.
• Do not take this medicine if you are dehydrated (you do not have enough water in your body). This can happen if:
  • You have not had anything to drink in the past 4 to 6 hours
  • You have been sweating for a long time
  • You have an illness where you have a high temperature, diarrhoea or being sick.
• If you feel like you might faint (such as feeling sick, feeling dizzy, light-headed, confused, sweaty or an abnormal heartbeat), or feel light-headed when you stand up, immediately lie down so your head is lower than the rest of your body or sit down with your head between your knees until you feel better. This will stop you from falling and hurting yourself if you do faint.
• Do not stand up quickly after you have been sitting or lying down for a long time.
• Do not drive or use any tools or machines if you feel faint when taking this medicine.
• Tell your doctor if you faint when taking this medicine.

Priligy directions

• You should take one tablet 1 – 3 hours before sex, it is most effective if taken within this window.
• Swallow the Priligy tablet whole with a full glass of water.
• You should never take more than one tablet of Priligy in a 24-hour period.
• Priligy can be taken with or without food.
• You should avoid alcohol with Priligy as it may enhance the effects of alcohol such as sleepiness, dizziness and slow reactions.
• You should start with Priligy 30mg tablets.

Priligy ingredients

Each Priligy Tablets contains dapoxetine as the active ingredient.

The other ingredients are:

• Tablet core: lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, colloidal anhydrous silica, magnesium stearate.
• Tablet coating: lactose monohydrate, hypromellose, titanium dioxide (E171), triacetin, Iron Oxide Black (E172), Iron Oxide Yellow (E172).

Priligy side effects

If you do experience side effects from Priligy they may include headache and dizziness. Priligy has a small risk of nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and skin rash as with all medicines. Please read the Patient Information Leaflet enclosed with your medicines for a full list of side effects.

If you experience any adverse effects from taking your prescribed medicine it is important to let us know immediately. Please log in to your online account and message one of our healthcare professionals or alternatively call us on 0333 2200 519. In a medical emergency you should contact the emergency services or go straight to your local Accident & Emergency.

Very common side effects (may affect more than 1 in 10 men):

• Feeling dizzy
• Headache
• Feeling sick.

Common side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 men):

• Feeling irritable, anxious, agitated or restless
• Feeling numb or having ‘pins and needles’
• Difficulty getting or keeping an erection
• Sweating more than normal or flushing
• Diarrhoea, constipation or having wind
• Stomach pain, bloating or being sick
• Problems sleeping or strange dreams
• Feeling tired or sleepy, yawning
• Blocked nose (nasal congestion)
• A rise in blood pressure
• Difficulty concentrating
• Shaking or trembling
• Lower interest in sex
• Ringing in the ears
• Blurred vision
• Indigestion
• Dry mouth.