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Dapoxetine

Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor required

About Dapoxetine

This medication is used to treat male sexual dysfunction such as premature ejaculation. It also acts as an antidepressant drug. The effectiveness of the drug will not be immediately visible. The results can be observed gradually over a period of months.

Taking this medication over a longer or a prolonged period of time can cause cardiac problems or problems in your gastrointestinal tract. While this medicine is easily available over the counter, you are strongly advised to consult a psychiatrist before beginning to use this medication. Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to it or any of its ingredients.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

    What are the uses of Dapoxetine

    • Ejaculation Disorder

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

    What are the contraindications of Dapoxetine ?

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

    What are the side effects of Dapoxetine ?

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

    Key highlights of Dapoxetine

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      Pregnant women must not use this medication without consulting to doctor.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Breastfeeding women must not use this medication before consulting to the doctor.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      You may feel sleepy, dizzy, faint, have difficulty concentrating and blurred vision while taking this medicine.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      Caution should be exercised with impaired renal function.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      There is no data available. Please consult a doctor before consuming the drug.

    • What is the onset of action?

      The effect of this medicine will produce within 1-3 hours after its administration.

    • How long is the duration of effect?

      The effect of this medicine will remain active for about 1-2 hours.

    • Is it habit forming?

      No habit forming tendencies were reported.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      Missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is recommended to skip your missed dose, if it is the time for your next scheduled dose.

    • Are there any overdose instructions?

      Consult your doctor in case of overdose.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

    Medicines containing Dapoxetine

    Below is the list of medicines, which contains Dapoxetine as ingredient

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

    How does this medication work?

    It is the first medicine that has been formulated specifically to treat premature ejaculation. Even though the exact mechanism of action is not known, physicians suspect that it acts by inhibiting the serotonin transporter.

      Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

      What are the interactions of Dapoxetine ?

      Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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      • Interaction with Alcohol

        Use of alcohol while taking this medicine may result in moderate to severe impairment of cognition, body movements, and may also cause sleep abnormalities.
      • Interaction with Medicine

        This medication interacts with fluconazole, ketoconazole, lithium, tramadol, warfarin and ritonavir.
      • Interaction with Disease

        This medication interacts with impaired liver function, depression and glaucoma.

      FAQs about Dapoxetine

      • Ques : What is Dapoxetine?

        Ans : This drug is formulated specifically to treat premature ejaculation. It works by blocking the serotonin transporter.

      • Ques : What are the uses of Dapoxetine?

        Ans : This medication is used to treat male sexual dysfunction such as premature ejaculation.

      • Ques : What are the side effects of Dapoxetine?

        Ans : Nausea, Vomiting, Dizziness, Erectile dysfunction, Fatigue, Headache, Increased sweating, Indigestion, Restlessness, Tremor and Drowsiness are common side effects of this drug.

      • Ques : Does Dapoxetine cure premature ejaculation?

        Ans : Dapoxetine is used to cure premature ejaculation in men between 18 and 64 years of age.

      • Ques : Is Dapoxetine a prescription medicine?

        Ans : Yes, Dapoxetine is not an over the counter medicine and can only be used if prescribed by a doctor.

      • Ques : Is Dapoxetine safe?

        Ans : Yes, Dapoxetine is safe to use only if consumed in dose and duration as prescribed by a healthcare professional.

      • Ques : What does Dapoxetine do?

        Ans : Dapoxetine helps in increasing the time duration for ejaculation and improves a person’s control over ejaculation.

      • Ques : Is Dapoxetine effective?

        Ans : Dapoxetine is a very effective medication to treat sexual disorders. Doctor consultation is recommended before consuming this medicine.

      • Ques : Does Dapoxetine cause erectile dysfunction?

        Ans : Please consult your doctor if you are experiencing erectile dysfunction during the course of medication with Dapoxetine.

      • Ques : Can I take Dapoxetine with sildenafil?

        Ans : This medication when taken in combination with a drug like sildenafil can decrease blood pressure of a person. Consult your doctor to alter the dose in order to avoid any adverse interaction.

      References

      • Dapoxetine-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 17 June 2022].Available from:

        https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/dapoxetine

      • Dapoxetine-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 17 June 2022].Available from:

        https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB04884

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

      Lybrate is a medium to provide our audience with the common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. Even if there is no mention of a warning for any drug or combination, it never means that we are claiming that the drug or combination is safe for consumption without any proper consultation with an expert.

      Lybrate does not take responsibility for any aspect of medicines or treatments. If you have any doubts about your medication, we strongly recommend you to see a doctor immediately.
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