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Priligy (active ingredient: dapoxetine) is a prescription medication used to treat premature ejaculation in adult men aged 18 to 64 years.

Premature ejaculation occurs when ejaculation happens sooner than a person or their partner would like, often with limited control. It may happen before penetration, shortly after penetration, or sooner than expected during most sexual encounters.

Priligy is designed for on-demand use. This means it is usually taken only before anticipated sexual activity rather than every day.

Premature Ejaculation

Premature ejaculation is a common sexual health condition. It may be diagnosed when early ejaculation happens repeatedly, causes distress, and makes sexual activity difficult or unsatisfying.

Symptoms may include:

  • Ejaculation with little stimulation
  • Difficulty delaying ejaculation
  • Ejaculation before or shortly after penetration
  • Frustration or reduced sexual confidence
  • Avoidance of sexual intimacy
  • Relationship difficulties linked to the condition

The exact time before ejaculation is not the only factor considered. A healthcare provider will also assess the person’s level of control, frequency of symptoms, and how much distress the condition causes.

Benefits of Priligy

Priligy may help increase the time between penetration and ejaculation. It may also improve control over the ejaculation reflex.

Possible treatment benefits include:

  • Longer time before ejaculation
  • Improved control during sexual activity
  • Reduced distress or frustration
  • Greater sexual confidence
  • Improved satisfaction for the patient and their partner

The response to treatment varies. Some people may notice a meaningful improvement, while others may require a different treatment approach.

Mechanism of Action

Priligy belongs to a class of medications called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs.

Serotonin is a chemical messenger that helps nerve cells communicate. It is involved in mood, sensation, and the control of ejaculation.

After serotonin is released between nerve cells, it is normally taken back up into the releasing cell. Priligy slows this reuptake process, allowing serotonin to remain active for longer.

Increased serotonin activity in the nervous system can delay the ejaculation reflex and improve control over when ejaculation occurs.

Rapid and Short-Acting Effect

Unlike many SSRIs used for other conditions, Priligy is absorbed and removed from the body relatively quickly. This makes it suitable for use before sexual activity rather than as a continuous daily treatment.

It is generally taken 1 to 3 hours before sexual activity. The medication should not be taken more than once within 24 hours.

Appropriate Candidates

Priligy may be considered for adult men aged 18 to 64 years who have persistent or recurring premature ejaculation.

A healthcare provider may assess:

  • How often early ejaculation occurs
  • The amount of control over ejaculation
  • How long symptoms have been present
  • The level of distress caused
  • Relationship or sexual difficulties
  • Other sexual health conditions
  • Current medications and medical history

Priligy is not intended for occasional early ejaculation that does not cause ongoing distress.

Conditions Requiring Assessment

Premature ejaculation may occur on its own or alongside other conditions. A healthcare provider may assess for:

  • Erectile dysfunction
  • Prostate inflammation
  • Thyroid problems
  • Hormonal changes
  • Medication side effects
  • Alcohol or substance use
  • Relationship or situational factors

Treating an underlying condition may improve ejaculation control.

Effect on Sexual Function

Priligy is intended to delay ejaculation. It does not directly increase sexual desire, create an erection, or treat erectile dysfunction.

A person must still receive sexual stimulation for normal arousal and ejaculation to occur.

Some men may have both premature ejaculation and erectile dysfunction. A healthcare provider should review both conditions before recommending treatment because combining Priligy with erectile dysfunction medicines may increase the risk of dizziness, fainting, or low blood pressure.

On-Demand Use

Priligy is usually taken only when needed before anticipated sexual activity. It is not normally taken every day.

The medication should be swallowed whole with a full glass of water. Taking it with water may help reduce the risk of fainting.

Priligy may be taken with or without food. Avoid taking more than the prescribed amount or repeating a dose within the same 24-hour period.

Treatment Evaluation

A healthcare provider may review treatment after the first few doses or within the first several weeks. This helps determine whether the medication is effective and well tolerated.

The review may consider:

  • Improvement in ejaculation control
  • Increase in time before ejaculation
  • Changes in sexual satisfaction
  • Side effects such as nausea or dizziness
  • Whether continued treatment is appropriate

Long-term use should be reassessed periodically.

Role in a Complete Treatment Plan

Priligy may be used alone or together with behavioural techniques. These may include the stop-start method, pelvic floor exercises, or other approaches recommended by a healthcare provider.

Counselling or relationship support may also be helpful when stress, communication difficulties, or anxiety around sexual performance contribute to symptoms.

Important Treatment Considerations

Priligy may cause nausea, dizziness, headache, diarrhoea, or difficulty sleeping. It may also cause a sudden drop in blood pressure or fainting, particularly when standing up quickly.

Avoid alcohol because it can increase dizziness, impaired judgement, and the risk of fainting.

Do not use Priligy without medical guidance if you have heart problems, a history of fainting, significant liver disease, or if you take medicines that interact with serotonin.

Treatment Goals

The main goal of Priligy treatment is to improve control over ejaculation and reduce distress associated with premature ejaculation.

Priligy does not permanently cure the condition. Its benefits are generally present when the medication is taken correctly before sexual activity.

Contact a healthcare provider if the medication does not improve symptoms, causes troublesome side effects, or if sexual difficulties become worse.

Take Priligy exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider. Priligy is supplied as a tablet that is taken by mouth before anticipated sexual activity.

Swallow the tablet whole with a full glass of water. Drinking enough water may help reduce the risk of dizziness or fainting.

Do not crush, chew, or break the tablet. Priligy has a bitter taste and is intended to be swallowed whole.

Taking Priligy With Food

Priligy may be taken with or without food. Food does not usually prevent the medication from working.

Taking the tablet after a light meal may help reduce nausea or stomach discomfort in some people. Avoid taking it with a very large or heavy meal if this makes you feel unwell.

Timing of the Dose

Take Priligy approximately 1 to 3 hours before anticipated sexual activity.

The medication is designed for on-demand use. It should only be taken when sexual activity is expected and should not normally be taken every day.

Taking Priligy too early or too late may reduce its effectiveness. Follow the timing recommended by your healthcare provider.

Recommended Starting Dose

The usual starting dose is one 30 mg tablet taken 1 to 3 hours before sexual activity.

Most people should begin with the 30 mg dose because it may provide benefit with a lower risk of side effects than the 60 mg dose.

Do not take a higher starting dose unless your healthcare provider specifically recommends it.

Increasing the Dose

If the 30 mg dose does not provide enough improvement and does not cause significant side effects, a healthcare provider may increase the dose to 60 mg.

The dose should only be increased after your response to the 30 mg dose has been assessed. Do not increase the dose on your own.

The 60 mg dose may increase the likelihood of side effects such as:

  • Nausea
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Diarrhoea
  • Low blood pressure
  • Fainting

A healthcare provider will consider whether the possible additional benefit outweighs the increased risk of side effects.

Maximum Dose

Do not take more than 60 mg within a 24-hour period.

Priligy must not be taken more than once in 24 hours, even if the first dose does not provide the desired result or sexual activity occurs more than once.

Taking extra tablets may increase the risk of severe dizziness, fainting, abnormal heart rate, agitation, vomiting, or serotonin-related side effects.

On-Demand Use

Priligy is not intended for regular daily use. It should only be taken when needed before sexual activity.

Do not take it every day in an attempt to improve its effectiveness. Daily use may increase the risk of side effects without providing additional benefit.

A healthcare provider should periodically review whether treatment remains effective and appropriate.

Alcohol Use

Avoid alcohol while taking Priligy.

Alcohol can increase the medication’s effects on the nervous system and blood pressure. Combining them may increase the risk of:

  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Poor coordination
  • Slowed reactions
  • Impaired judgement
  • Low blood pressure
  • Fainting
  • Accidental injury

Alcohol may also make it more difficult to recognise early warning signs of fainting.

Grapefruit and Grapefruit Juice

Avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice unless your healthcare provider confirms that they are safe for you.

Grapefruit may interfere with the enzymes that break down Priligy. This can increase the amount of medication in the bloodstream and raise the risk of side effects.

Reducing the Risk of Fainting

Priligy may cause a sudden decrease in blood pressure, particularly when standing up. This can result in dizziness, light-headedness, or fainting.

To reduce the risk:

  • Take the tablet with a full glass of water.
  • Avoid alcohol.
  • Do not take Priligy if you are dehydrated.
  • Stand up slowly after sitting or lying down.
  • Sit or lie down immediately if you feel dizzy or faint.
  • Avoid driving or operating machinery if you feel unwell.

Warning signs before fainting may include nausea, sweating, blurred vision, weakness, confusion, or a rapid heartbeat.

Dehydration

Do not take Priligy if you are significantly dehydrated because dehydration can increase the risk of low blood pressure and fainting.

Dehydration may occur because of:

  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhoea
  • Fever
  • Heavy sweating
  • Intense physical activity
  • Not drinking enough fluids

Speak with a healthcare provider if you are unsure whether it is safe to take your dose.

Driving and Operating Machinery

Priligy may cause dizziness, drowsiness, blurred vision, difficulty concentrating, or fainting.

Do not drive, cycle, operate machinery, or perform activities that require full alertness until you know how the medication affects you.

Medication Interactions

Tell your healthcare provider about all prescription medications, nonprescription products, vitamins, herbal products, and supplements you use.

Priligy may interact with certain medications, including:

  • Other antidepressants
  • Monoamine oxidase inhibitors
  • Medicines that increase serotonin
  • Some antifungal medications
  • Certain antibiotics
  • HIV medications
  • Medicines for erectile dysfunction
  • Blood pressure medications
  • Sedatives
  • Blood-thinning medications

Some combinations may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome, bleeding, low blood pressure, fainting, or excessive medication levels.

Do not start, stop, or change another medication without medical advice.

Missed or Unused Dose

Because Priligy is taken only when needed, there is no regular missed-dose schedule.

Do not take a dose after sexual activity has already occurred to make up for forgetting it. Wait until the next anticipated sexual activity and follow the prescribed instructions.

Treatment Review

A healthcare provider may review your response after the first several doses or within the first few weeks of treatment.

The review may consider:

  • Improvement in ejaculation control
  • Increased time before ejaculation
  • Changes in sexual satisfaction
  • Frequency and severity of side effects
  • Whether the 30 mg or 60 mg dose is appropriate
  • Whether continued treatment is beneficial

Do not continue treatment indefinitely without periodic medical review.

When to Seek Medical Help

Stop taking Priligy and seek medical advice if you experience fainting, seizures, severe dizziness, unusual mood or behaviour changes, a fast or irregular heartbeat, or signs of an allergic reaction.

Seek urgent medical care if you develop swelling of the face or throat, difficulty breathing, severe confusion, high fever, muscle stiffness, or loss of consciousness.

Common Side Effects of Priligy (Dapoxetine):

  • Dizziness
  • Dry mouth
  • Facial flushing (reddening of the face)
  • Headache
  • Indigestion
  • Nausea (feeling sick)
  • Stuffy nose
  • Vision problems such as light sensitivity or blurred vision

Serious Side Effects of Priligy (Dapoxetine):

  • Suicidal thoughts or behavior
  • Serotonin syndrome (a potentially life-threatening condition that can occur when there is too much serotonin in the body)
  • Seizures
  • Irregular heartbeat or fainting
  • Severe allergic reactions (such as rash, hives, swelling of the face, lips or tongue, or difficulty breathing)

Priligy (Dapoxetine) is available in the following forms and strength:

Priligy: Tablet

  • 30 mg
  • 60 mg

Use Only as Prescribed

Take Priligy exactly as directed by a healthcare provider. Do not take more than the prescribed dose or use it more than once within 24 hours.

Age Restrictions

Priligy is intended for adult men aged 18 to 64 years. It should not be used by anyone younger than 18 years and is generally not recommended for adults aged 65 years or older because safety information is limited.

Allergy Warning

Do not take Priligy if you are allergic to dapoxetine or any other ingredient in the medication.

Seek immediate medical care if you develop swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, difficulty breathing, hives, or a severe skin reaction.

Medication Interactions

Priligy can interact with several medications. Do not take it with monoamine oxidase inhibitors, other selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or certain medicines that increase serotonin levels unless a healthcare provider has confirmed that the combination is safe.

Tell your healthcare provider about all prescription medications, nonprescription products, vitamins, herbal products, and supplements you use. This includes medicines for depression, pain, migraine, infections, blood pressure, erectile dysfunction, or heart conditions.

Serotonin Syndrome

Using Priligy with other medicines that increase serotonin may cause a rare but serious reaction called serotonin syndrome.

Seek urgent medical care if you develop agitation, confusion, fever, heavy sweating, a rapid heartbeat, diarrhoea, muscle stiffness, shaking, or poor coordination.

Dizziness and Fainting

Priligy may cause dizziness, light-headedness, low blood pressure, or fainting. The risk may be higher during the first few hours after taking a dose.

Stand up slowly after sitting or lying down. Sit or lie down immediately if you feel dizzy, weak, nauseated, sweaty, or faint.

Avoid driving, operating machinery, cycling, or performing activities that require alertness until you know how the medication affects you.

Heart Conditions

Priligy may not be suitable for people with certain heart conditions, including heart rhythm problems, heart failure, or a history of fainting caused by a heart problem.

Tell your healthcare provider about any heart condition before starting treatment.

Liver Problems

Priligy may not be appropriate for people with moderate or severe liver disease because the medication may build up in the body and increase the risk of side effects.

A healthcare provider will assess your liver health before prescribing it.

Seizure History

Tell your healthcare provider if you have epilepsy or a history of seizures. Priligy may not be suitable if seizures are not well controlled.

Stop taking the medication and seek medical care if a seizure occurs.

Mood and Behaviour Changes

Tell your healthcare provider if you have a history of depression, bipolar disorder, mania, or other significant mood or behavioural changes.

Seek medical advice if you develop unusual agitation, worsening mood, impulsive behaviour, or other concerning changes during treatment.

Alcohol Use

Do not drink alcohol while taking Priligy. Alcohol can increase dizziness, drowsiness, poor judgement, low blood pressure, fainting, and the risk of accidental injury.

Grapefruit and Grapefruit Juice

Avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice during treatment unless a healthcare provider says they are safe.

Grapefruit can slow the breakdown of dapoxetine, increasing the amount of medication in the blood and raising the risk of side effects.

Recreational Drugs

Do not combine Priligy with recreational drugs. Certain substances may increase the risk of heart problems, fainting, serotonin syndrome, severe drowsiness, or unpredictable changes in blood pressure.

Tell your healthcare provider about any substance use so they can assess whether treatment is safe.

Use With Erectile Dysfunction Medicines

Medicines used for erectile dysfunction may increase the risk of low blood pressure, dizziness, and fainting when combined with Priligy.

Do not combine these medicines without guidance from a healthcare provider.

Use in Women

Priligy is not approved for use in women. Its safety and effectiveness have not been established for female patients.

Common Side Effects

Common side effects may include:

  • Nausea
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Diarrhoea
  • Difficulty sleeping
  • Tiredness
  • Dry mouth

Contact a healthcare provider if these effects are severe, persistent, or interfere with normal activities.

Medical Assessment Before Treatment

Before taking Priligy, discuss your medical history, current medications, alcohol or substance use, and any previous episodes of fainting with a healthcare provider.

A healthcare provider can determine whether the potential benefits of treatment outweigh the risks and whether additional precautions are needed.

When Is the Best Time to Take Priligy?

Take one Priligy tablet approximately 1 to 3 hours before anticipated sexual activity. Do not take it more than once within 24 hours. Priligy is intended for occasional, on-demand use rather than daily treatment.

How Long Does Priligy Work?

Priligy is designed to work during the hours after it is taken. The medication usually reaches its highest level in the blood within approximately 1 to 2 hours, which is why it should be taken 1 to 3 hours before sexual activity. The exact duration of benefit varies between individuals. There is not enough reliable evidence to guarantee that the effect will continue for 12 hours. Follow the prescribed timing rather than taking the tablet many hours in advance.

Does Priligy Affect Sperm or Fertility?

The effects of Priligy on human sperm quality and male fertility have not been studied extensively. Limited clinical information has not established that occasional, on-demand use causes infertility, but the available evidence is not strong enough to rule out every possible effect. Speak with a healthcare provider if you are trying to have a baby or have concerns about sperm count, movement, or semen quality. Animal findings cannot be assumed to apply directly to humans.

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Generic name:

Dapoxetine

Formulation:

Tablet

Strength(s):

30mg, 60mg

Quantities Available:

3, 6

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How much Priligy can I order at once from a Canadian pharmacy?

When ordering Priligy (dapoxetine) from a Canadian pharmacy, you can typically purchase up to a 90-day supply at one time, which is common for prescription medications to ensure adequate management of chronic conditions without frequent refills.

Here’s what you need to know:

Dosage and Quantity: Priligy is commonly prescribed in dosages of 30 mg or 60 mg, taken as needed approximately 1 to 3 hours before anticipated sexual activity. For a 90-day supply, the quantity you will order would depend on your usage, but typically, if taking one tablet as needed per week, you would order approximately 12 tablets (4 weeks x 3 months).

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No, we do not sell dapoxetine on our website. However, you can still enjoy low prices on Priligy, which contains dapoxetine as an active ingredient. To purchase Priligy, you will need a valid prescription from your healthcare provider. We require this prescription to dispense the medication. You can conveniently submit your prescription by mail, fax, or upload it through your online account.

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Yes, we ship Priligy (dapoxetine) to both the United States and Puerto Rico.

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