Dapoxetine
Information about Dapoxetine
Dapoxetine Uses
Dapoxetine is used in the treatment of depression, premature ejaculation, anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, phobia and post traumatic stress disorder. It should only be used in men aged between 18 and 64 years.
How Dapoxetine works
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.
Common side effects of Dapoxetine
Nausea, Dizziness, Fatigue, Headache, Restlessness, Anxiety, Decreased libido, Dryness in mouth, Sleepiness, Agitation
Available Medicine for Dapoxetine
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Expert advice for Dapoxetine
- 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.
- Dapoxetine may cause a sudden drop in your blood pressure. Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
- It should be used with caution in patients with history of seizures, depression and other psychiatric disorders.
- Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine if you are suffering from erectile dysfunction.
- It can take 2-3 weeks for Dapoxetine to start working.
- Do not stop treatment suddenly as this may cause upset stomach, flu-like withdrawal symptoms and sleep disturbance.
- If your doctor asks you to stop Dapoxetine, you should reduce the dose slowly over 4 weeks.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Dapoxetine, as it may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness.
- The addiction/dependence potential of Dapoxetine is very less.