Priligy tablets (Dapoxetine Hydrochloride)
Complete patient guide for uses, dosage, side effects, and safety information
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What Is Priligy tablets Used For?
Priligy contains dapoxetine hydrochloride and is specifically designed to treat premature ejaculation in men aged 18 to 64 years.
Primary Uses
Priligy is prescribed for men who experience ejaculation in less than 2 minutes following vaginal penetration on most occasions with little stimulation and before they wish to, causing marked personal distress and interpersonal difficulty, and who have poor control over ejaculation.
How It Works
As a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), Priligy increases your time to ejaculation and can improve your control over ejaculation while reducing distress over how fast you ejaculate. This may improve your satisfaction with sexual intercourse.
Good to know: Priligy is not intended for continuous daily use – it’s taken only when needed before sexual activity.
How to Take Priligy tablets
Priligy should be taken as needed when sexual activity is anticipated, not as a daily medication.
Dosage Instructions
The recommended dose is one 30mg tablet taken 1 to 3 hours before sexual activity. Swallow the tablet whole with at least one full glass of water. Priligy can be taken with or without food. Do not take more than one tablet in a 24-hour period. Avoid alcohol and do not drink grapefruit juice within 24 hours prior to taking Priligy.
What If You Miss a Dose?
Since Priligy is only taken when needed, it is not a problem if you forget to take it.
Important: Never take more than one tablet in 24 hours due to increased risk of side effects and fainting.
Available Tablet Strengths
Side Effects
Like all medications, this medicine can cause side effects. Most are mild and temporary, but some require medical attention.
Common Side Effects
These side effects occur relatively frequently and usually don’t require emergency care:
- nausea
- headache
- dizziness
- fainting or feeling dizzy upon standing
- increased blood pressure
- flushing
- trembling
- tingling or numbness
- blurred vision
- eye pain
- ringing in ears
- nasal congestion
- dry mouth
- vomiting
- diarrhea
- constipation
- abdominal pain
- indigestion
- intestinal gas
- bloating
- excessive sweating
- fatigue
- sleepiness
- yawning
- difficulty paying attention
- feeling irritable
- erectile dysfunction
- difficulty sleeping
- anxiety
- nervousness
- decreased sexual desire
- abnormal dreams
Seek immediate medical attention if you experience:
- fits (seizures)
- changes in mood or thoughts of suicide or self-harm
- allergic reactions (rash, itching, hives, shortness of breath, swelling)
- unusual bruising and bleeding
Important Warnings
There are several important safety considerations before taking Priligy, including serious warnings about fainting risks.
Who Should Not Take Priligy tablets
Do not take Priligy if you are allergic to dapoxetine hydrochloride; taking MAOI medicines or have taken them within 14 days; taking thioridazine or have taken it within 14 days; taking serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs, SNRIs, TCAs) or other depression medicines/herbal products within 14 days; taking certain antifungal or HIV medicines; have a history of mania or severe depression; have heart problems like heart failure or rhythm problems; have moderate to severe liver problems; are prone to fainting; are under 18 or over 65 years old; or are a woman.
Medical Conditions to Discuss
Check with your doctor if you have not been diagnosed with premature ejaculation; use recreational drugs; take narcotics or benzodiazepines; consume alcohol; are being treated for depression; take blood thinners; have history of dizziness from low blood pressure; have heart/blood vessel problems; have bleeding/clotting problems; have depression or suicidal thoughts; have psychiatric disorders; have seizures or epilepsy; have liver or kidney problems; have other sexual problems; have eye problems like glaucoma; or have HIV.
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Do not take Priligy if you are a woman. Priligy has been studied for use by men with premature ejaculation only. Its safety in women has not been established.
Fainting Risk: Priligy can make you faint. You may experience warning symptoms like nausea, dizziness, or light-headedness before fainting. Immediately lie down or sit with your head between your knees if you feel these symptoms until they pass.
Drug Interactions
Several medications can interact dangerously with Priligy and must be avoided or used with caution.
Grapefruit interaction: Do not drink grapefruit juice within 24 hours prior to taking Priligy as it can increase the level of medicine in your body.
- Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) like moclobemide, phenelzine, tranylcypromine
- Depression medicines like amitriptyline, citalopram, escitalopram, fluoxetine, paroxetine, sertraline
- Migraine medicines (triptans) like sumatriptan
- Tramadol for pain
- Lithium for mood disorders
- Thioridazine for schizophrenia
- Linezolid antibiotic
- Tryptophan supplements
- St John’s wort
- Blood thinners like warfarin
- Antifungal medicines like ketoconazole, itraconazole, fluconazole
- HIV medicines like ritonavir, saquinavir, atazanavir
- Blood pressure and heart medicines
- Anti-inflammatory medicines like ibuprofen, aspirin
- Certain antibiotics like erythromycin, clarithromycin
- Aprepitant for nausea
- Narcotics and benzodiazepines like valium
Alcohol & Driving
Priligy can significantly impair your ability to drive safely and increases the effects of alcohol.
Alcohol
Avoid alcohol while taking Priligy as the effects of alcohol such as dizziness, drowsiness, slow reflexes, or impaired judgment may be increased. Alcohol can also increase the risk of fainting.
Driving and Operating Machinery
Be careful before driving or using machines or tools as Priligy may cause dizziness, light-headedness, tiredness, drowsiness, fainting, difficulty concentrating, and blurred vision. Do not drive if you feel faint when taking this medicine.
Storage
Keep tablets in the original pack until it’s time to take them. Store in a cool, dry place below 25°C away from moisture, heat, and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children in a locked cupboard at least one-and-a-half meters above ground. Take expired or unwanted medicine to any pharmacy for safe disposal.
Overdose Information
If you take too much Priligy, you may feel sick or experience symptoms like drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, rapid heartbeat, tremor, agitation, and dizziness. Immediately phone the Poisons Information Centre (13 11 26), contact your doctor, or go to the nearest hospital Emergency Department, even if there are no signs of discomfort.
Frequently Asked Questions
Priligy should be taken 1 to 3 hours before sexual activity for optimal effectiveness.
Yes, Priligy can be taken with or without food. Always swallow the tablet whole with at least one full glass of water.
No, you should avoid alcohol while taking Priligy as it can increase the risk of fainting and enhance side effects like dizziness, drowsiness, and impaired judgment.
Since Priligy is only taken when needed before sexual activity, it is not a problem if you forget to take it.
Do not take more than one tablet in a 24-hour period due to increased risk of side effects and fainting. It is not intended for continuous daily use.
If you feel nauseous, dizzy, or light-headed, immediately lie down so your head is lower than your body or sit down with your head between your knees until you feel better. This prevents falls and injury if you faint.
Talk to your doctor before stopping Priligy. You may have problems sleeping and feel dizzy after stopping, even if you haven’t taken it every day.
Important Disclaimer
This information is intended for general educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider or pharmacist before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.
If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or emergency services immediately.