Priligy (drug name Dapoxetine), is classed as a fast-acting selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) and works by increasing the level of serotonin, a natural chemical in the body.
This increased serotonin causes a delayed reaction in the area of the brain that triggers ejaculation.
This means that reaching orgasm after taking Priligy takes longer.
Does Priligy have side effects?
Like all medicines, Priligy does have some potential side effects. The most common are nausea, headache and dizziness (approx 1 in 10 users). These can feel more intense the first few times you try Priligy and settle down as you get used to the treatment.
How can you manage them?
- Make sure you’re well hydrated when you use Priligy as the medicine does slightly dehydrate you, this can also stave off headaches and dizziness
- You shouldn’t drink alcohol or use recreational drugs with Priligy either, it can affect how well the treatment works and can make side effect symptoms more intense
- If you do get a headache, it is safe to use a painkiller such as paracetamol with Priligy
- Priligy can be taken with or without food but I would recommend taking it with a light meal or at least not on an empty stomach. This will reduce the possibility of nausea with Priligy You can also play around with how far in advance you take the Priligy, as it can be taken from 1 to 3 hours before sex and that’s quite a big window. Some customers have found that taking Priligy on a fuller stomach 2-3 hours before sex has significantly helped them avoid nausea and given them a better result, but remember everyone is different
- A chemical in grapefruit juice can increase the amount of dapoxetine in your bloodstream and this increases the risk of side-effects. If you do drink grapefruit juice, do not take a dapoxetine tablet for at least 24 hours afterwards
Stay hydrated, avoid alcohol and with a few test runs you’ll soon figure out the best way to get Priligy working for you.
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