Priligy Tablets 30mg

What Are Priligy tablets?

Priligy tablets are a treatment for premature ejaculation (PE) in men and they contain the active ingredient Dapoxetine, which is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). Premature ejaculation is a common sexual dysfunction and is defined as ejaculating earlier during intercourse than you or your partner would like.
They come as Priligy 30mg tablets and Priligy 60mg tablets. You will usually start with the 30mg tablets to test your response which is then adjusted accordingly. This will depend on individual factors such as age, severity of PE, and if you take any other medication.
Priligy tablets are taken one to three hours before sexual activity and are not a cure for PE and are meant to be taken as needed.
It has found to be effective in up to 88% of men who have used it.

How to buy Priligy online

You can use our online prescription service to buy Priligy online in the UK with collection, free and next day delivery available. We are a regulated GPhC registered pharmacy based in the UK. Any website that claims to sell Priligy tablets without a prescription is operating illegally and you could be purchasing counterfeit / fake tablets.
Upon completion of your order, our independent prescriber will then review your online assessment. If your assessment is approved, our pharmacy team will then receive a prescription and dispense your order, which will be dispatched the same day using your chosen delivery method.

How it works

Priligy contains the active ingredient Dapoxetine which is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). Priligy prevents the reuptake of serotonin allowing to have an effect for longer. This effect then delays the ejaculation reflex response increasing the time to ejaculation and allowing greater control over ejaculating.

How to take Priligy

Priligy is usually initiated at 30mg and is taken approximately 1-3 hours before sexual activity, the dose is then adjusted to response and can be increased up to 60mg. Priligy may not work the first time and it is recommended to try it for at least 4 weeks (or 6 doses) and then reviewing if it is working for you.
Swallow the tablet whole, with a full glass of water.
Do not take more than 1 Priligy tablet in a 24 hour period.

Priligy side effects

As with any medication you take, there is a possibility of side effects occurring. The most common side effects of Priligy include:

1. Headaches
2. Dizziness
3. Nausea (feeling sick)
4. Drowisness

If you feel drowsy while taking this medication do not drive or operate heavy machinary.
If you would like to see a full list of side effect please refer to the SPC below or look in the patient information leaflet. If you experience any suicidal thoughts, changes in mood or fits, discontinue use and see your doctor.

Can women take Priligy tablets?

Priligy tablets are not approved for use in women. They are specifically indicated for the treatment of premature ejaculation (PE) in men. If you are experiencing sexual dsyfunction as a woman speak to your doctor.

Priligy tablets and driving

You can drive while taking this medication, but do not drive if you do not know how they will affect you. If you find they make you feel dizzy, drowsy or sleepy do not drive or operate any machinery.

Priligy tablets and alcohol

Drinking alcohol at the same time as taking these tablets can increase the chance of side effects such as drowsiness and dizziness. You can drink following a few hours of taking the tablet as the dapoxetine will have been removed from your system.

Who cannot take Priligy

It is generally well tolerated and suitable for most men. However it may not be suitable if you:

1. Have previously had an allergic reaction to Dapoxetine or any other ingredients in the medication
2. Have a history of mania or bipolar disorder
3. Have a history of severe depression
4. Have a history of fainting (syncope)
5. Suffer from high or low blood pressure
6. Have epilepsy
7. Have heart problems
8. Have liver problems
9. Have kidney problems

Priligy interactions

If you take any of the following medication, they may interact and not be suitable for you:

1. Monoamine-oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) such as Tranylcypromine
2. Thioridazine
3. Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs) such as duloxetine or venlafaxine
4. Epilepsy medication such as carbamazepine
5. Sedative hypnotics such as zolpidem or zopiclone
6. Blood thinning medication such as apsirin
7. Non-sterodial anti-inflammtories such as ibuprofen

Please note: As this medication is an SSRI you should avoid taking any other SSRIs such as Sertraline or Citalopram.
You should also be aware that any herbal or alternative remedies you take may also interact with this medication and cause side effects. If you are taking any herbal or alternative remedies make sure to mention them to your GP, or on the consultation form so we can make sure they are safe to take together.
For a full list of interactions see: Dapoxetine interactions.

Priligy Alternatives

There are other methods to try either alongside or instead of Priligy:

1. Topical Anesthetics – Applying EMLA cream can help decrease sensation to the area enabling you to last longer
2. Using a thick condom
3. Counselling
4. Behavioural techniques – stop-start" and "squeeze" techniques can help learn how to control ejaculation. These techniques involve learning to recognize the sensations leading up to ejaculation and then stopping sexual activity before ejaculation occurs
5. Masturbating an hour or two before sex
6. Lifestyle changes – stopping smoking, diet changes or increasing exercise can help treat premature ejaculation

Treatments do no work the same for everyone and multiple different options may need to be tried before finding an effective treatment. Combining multiple options is usually the best way to treat PE.

Priligy Ingredients

Active Ingredient: Dapoxetine
Other ingredients: Lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, colloidal anhydrous silica magnesium stearate, hypromellose, titanium dioxide (E171), triacetin, iron oxide black (E172), and iron oxide yellow (E172)
Each 30 mg tablet contains 45.88 mg of lactose. Each 60 mg tablet contains 91.75 mg of lactose.

More Priligy & Premature Ejaculation information

If you would like more information, you can find the SPC: Priligy tablets SPC
More information on premature ejaculation can be found: NHS ejaculation problem help