Paroxetine

Paroxetine is a prescription medication that increases serotonin activity in the brain. This is a key hormone in the regulation of mood so is often prescribed for depression and anxiety disorders.

Many experts have also noted that paroxetine delays the ejaculatory response. For this reason, the medication is frequently prescribed off-label for the treatment of premature ejaculation. Read more about off-label prescribing below.

If you’re consistently ejaculating quicker than you or your partner would like to during sex then it’s worth exploring options for premature ejaculation treatment.

Priligy and paroxetine are both SSRIs that work by increasing serotonin activity in the brain and delaying the ejaculatory response.

Other treatments for premature ejaculation include Delay Wipes and Delay Spray. They work as mild numbing agents that reduce sensitivity without diminishing pleasure.

If you’re not sure which is the most suitable treatment for you, book a consultation with a clinician.

Paroxetine is a type of SSRI. This essentially means that it increases the activity of serotonin in the brain. Serotonin is a key neurotransmitter in the area of the brain responsible for ejaculation so when there’s more of it, the response time is delayed.

The medication comes as a tablet which should be swallowed with plenty of water 3-4 hours before sexual activity. You should never take more than one tablet within 24 hours.

When taking paroxetine for premature ejaculation, you should take it before sexual activity. It’s not intended for daily use in the treatment of this particular condition.

The amount of time that it takes for paroxetine to take effect depends on individual circumstances. You should take the tablet 3-4 hours before sexual activity for the best chance of success.

The combination of alcohol and paroxetine can make you feel drowsy so should be avoided when taking the medication for premature ejaculation.

You should not take paroxetine if you’re on recreational drugs. When combined with drugs such as MDMA, cocaine, LSD, methadone, or cannabis, you can incur potentially dangerous side effects.

Paroxetine is not suitable when combined with certain medications such as antidepressants and blood thinners. Speak to your clinician about any medication that you’re on so they can assess whether paroxetine is suitable for you.

Paroxetine is safe to take with erectile dysfunction medications such as sildenafil and tadalafil. Clinical trials have shown that the treatment is more effective when combined with tadalafil.

Paroxetine is thought to have fewer side effects than other SSRI medications. Some of the most common side effects include nausea, headaches, sleeplessness, and fatigue. Speak to your clinician if you notice any unusual side effects.

When medication is prescribed for a purpose other than that stated on the license then it’s an ‘off-label’ prescription. This doesn’t mean that the medication is unsafe to take for the alternative purpose. Off-label prescribing is common when experts have noted that a particular medication has multiple benefits. This is the case for paroxetine which is prescribed for depression and anxiety disorders but can also be prescribed off-label for premature ejaculation.