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Premature ejaculation (PE) is a condition in men that prevents them
from having long and satisfying sexual intercourse; a man suffering
from PE normally ejaculates very quickly after starting intercourse.
In many men, it might happen even before they insert their penis
inside the woman’s vagina.
There were no prescription medications available for treating this
condition so far, but this could change soon with Priligy, a new
drug that is pending approval. Priligy contains dapoxetine
hydrochloride, which has shown remarkable effects on premature
ejaculation in clinical trials. In these trials, men taking Priligy
were able to prevent ejaculation from happening prematurely and both
partners could enjoy satisfactory sex.
Priligy is manufactured by Johnson & Johnson. The drug was actually
created by Eli Lily and company as an antidepressant but later sold
to Johnson & Johnson, who re-positioned it as a drug for treatment
of premature ejaculation in men.
Priligy is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) drug;
other drugs in this class include the popular antidepressant
medication Zoloft, which is widely prescribed for treatment of
depression, social anxiety disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder (PSTD),
panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and premenstrual
dysphoric disorder (PMDD).
The medication is still pending approval from the FDA, but if
approved, it could prevent millions of men suffering from premature
ejaculation from sliding into depression. Being a prescription
medication, men will have to consult a doctor before they can buy
Priligy.
If taken without consultation and prescription, Priligy might have
strong side effects including loss of erection, which is generally
one of the side effects of antidepressants. Priligy is not an
aphrodisiac and so should not be used for pleasure purposes. It is a
specifically targeted medication and should be taken under medical
advice only.
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