Manufacturer: Menarini
Pharmaceutical name: Dapoxetine
Pack: 1 blister (3 tabs (30 mg))
Priligy is a medication in pill form specifically created to address premature ejaculation (PE) in men. Premature ejaculation is characterized by ejaculating sooner than what either the individual or their partner would prefer. Priligy is classified as an SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor), which are commonly prescribed to patients suffering from depression and are typically used as antidepressants.
Nevertheless, some SSRIs have demonstrated a capacity to decrease ejaculation time in certain men, but no other SSRI in research has proven as effective as Priligy for this condition. It appears to be safer and is eliminated from the body more quickly than standard SSRIs, with a terminal half-life of about 20 hours and an initial half-life of roughly 1.4 hours. This relatively short duration is one reason it was not chosen as a treatment for depression. Due to its brief effect, patients would need to take this medication multiple times a day for it to be effective, which is quite impractical, leading to Priligy not being officially recognized as an antidepressant.
Potential side effects may include, but are not limited to, nausea, dizziness, diarrhea, headache, and fatigue. However, not everyone will experience these; some may have all, some a few, or none at all, and the severity can vary, typically being mild to moderate. Always reach out to your doctor or pharmacist if you notice any other side effects or if you have any questions whatsoever.