Dapoxetine

Dapoxetine is a medicine used to treat premature ejaculation in adult men. This medicine increases the time it takes to ejaculate and improves control over ejaculation. This helps to relieve the anxiety or frustration about fast ejaculation.

Dapoxetine belongs to a group of medicines known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). It may be taken with or without food. This medicine should only be taken if you have been diagnosed with premature ejaculation by a doctor. It is usually advised to be taken 1 to 3 hours before anticipated sexual activity. Do not take it more than once a day. Follow your doctor's instructions while taking this medicine.

Some common side effects of this medicine include headache, dizziness, drowsiness, vomiting, nausea, indigestion, fatigue, increased sweating, and restlessness. Some people can develop erectile dysfunction with this medicine. Let your doctor know if any of the side effects persist or worry you. Do not drive or do anything that requires focus (eg. working with heavy machinery) until you know how this medicine affects you, as some people can develop dizziness and sleepiness as side effects.

Do not take Dapoxetine if you have heart problems (like heart failure or problems with the heart rhythm), or have ever had depression or mania, or are currently taking medicines for depression known as MAO inhibitors. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have epilepsy (seizure disorder or fits), liver or kidney disease, glaucoma, or have had dizziness/fainting (syncope) due to low blood pressure in the past. These may affect your treatment.

• Treatment of Premature ejaculation

Treatment of Premature ejaculation
Dapoxetine works by increasing the level of a chemical called serotonin in the brain. This increases the time taken to ejaculate and improves control over ejaculation. This helps reduce any frustration or worry that you may have due to quick ejaculation and improves your confidence. It is usually taken 1 to 3 hours before sexual activity is anticipated. Do not take this medicine more than once a day.

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Dapoxet

• Drowsiness
• Nausea
• Tremors
• Vomiting
• Dizziness
• Erectile dysfunction
• Fatigue
• Headache
• Increased sweating
• Indigestion
• Restlessness

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Dapoxetine may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Dapoxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) which increases the level of serotonin in the nervous system to increase the time taken to ejaculate and improve control over ejaculation.

• Dapoxetine should only be taken 1 to 3 hours before sexual activity is anticipated.

• Do not take this medicine more than once 24 hours or every day.

• Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how Dapoxetine affects you.

• It should be used with caution in patients with history of seizures, depression and other psychiatric disorders.

• Dapoxetine may cause a sudden drop in your blood pressure. Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.

• Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine if you are suffering from erectile dysfunction.

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