Generic Priligy (Dapoxetine 60mg)
Dapoxetine belongs to SSRIs class which is also known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Serotonin is a name for 'happy hormone', high serotonin level permits to considerably increase duration of the sexual intercourse. Generic name of this drug is dapoxetine hydrochloride. Generic Priligy was originally created to treat depression but later it was labeled to treat premature ejaculation.
What is Generic Priligy Prescribed For?
Dapoxetine or Generic Priligy is the first and the only drug for the treatment of premature ejaculation. PE is the most common male sexual dysfunction that affects as many as one-third of male population worldwide. Premature ejaculation can occur at any age. PE is a serious problem for men because it makes them feel embarrassed, frustrated and inadequate.
Generic Priligy is the only drug approved by regulatory bodies for the treatment of premature ejaculation. It starts working within 1-2 hrs after taking. Medical trials show that men taking dapoxetine for the treatment of PE disorder experienced considerable improvements in sexual function, including ejaculatory control, satisfaction with sexual intercourse, and increases in intravaginal ejaculatory latency time.
Generic Priligy Usage, Dosage and Administration
Generic Priligy is a drug belonging to SSRI drugs having a short half-life. It absorbs quickly in body and leaves the inactive compound after it is metabolized (plasma levels are normal again after 1-2 hours).
Generic Priligy 60mg tablet should be taken with or without food with a full glass of water at any point in time from 30 minutes to 2-3 hours before sexual activity. It should be taken only when needed and just before sexual activity. Studies show that treatment with dapoxetine increased intravaginal ejaculation time to about three minutes from one minute.
Possible Priligy Side Effects
Dapoxetine adverse reactions include:
- allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
- headache
- nausea
- diarrhoea
- dry mouth
- insomnia
- dizziness
What other drugs can interact with Generic Priligy?
Presently, there are no drug-drug interactions linked with dapoxetine. Pharmacokinetic studies have been conducted to find out if dapoxetine has any drug interactions with tadalafil and sildenafil; as well as with ethanol. Both studies demonstrated no significant interactions when the combination was administered.
Caution: Do not take Generic Priligy more than once a day or take multiple tablets. Allow 24 hours to pass between doses. And it is recommended that there should not be any alcohol intake while taking Priligy tablet.
