Premature ejaculation

Confidential treatment for premature ejaculation with Priligy tablets (dapoxetine) available to buy online from Dr Fox.

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Priligy 30mg

Priligy 30mg (dapoxetine)

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Priligy 60mg

Priligy 60mg (dapoxetine)

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Prices

Premature ejaculation medication Quantity Cost
Priligy (dapoxetine) 30mg 3 tablets £19.50
Priligy (dapoxetine) 30mg 6 tablets £37.00
Priligy (dapoxetine) 30mg 12 tablets £69.00
Priligy (dapoxetine) 60mg 3 tablets £28.00
Priligy (dapoxetine) 60mg 6 tablets £49.00
Priligy (dapoxetine) 60mg 12 tablets £89.00

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Compare prices: Dr Fox prices are 25%-50% lower cost than other online clinics.

Prescription fees

Dr Fox supplies medicine on prescription and charges a small prescription fee based on the order value of each prescription.

Prescriptions are issued by our doctors online and sent electronically to our pharmacy.

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up to £10 £1.00
up to £20 £2.00
up to £40 £3.00
over £40 £4.00

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Dr Fox prices are 25%–50% lower than other UK online clinics.

Comparative costs of Priligy tablets from UK online clinics (08 January 2023) - qualifying notes
*Dr Fox adds a small prescription fee not included in table above.
  1. The prices shown are listed by the online clinics named after a customer first enters consultation information and is offered prescriptions. It is possible these clinics may have special offers or lower prices for repeat supplies.
  2. Prices may change and are, to the best of our knowledge, accurate on the date stated. All products in stock and new condition.
  3. Dr Fox does NOT claim to provide a superior service to any of the online clinics listed. All the clinics listed, as far as we can tell, comply with all regulation and, as far as we can tell, operate to high ethical standards.
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  6. The prices listed in the table do not identify the cost of prescription medicine as online clinics charge a single fee to cover services which includes advice, consultations, prescriptions and dispensing and supply of treatments.
  7. Where services include free delivery this is using the slowest delivery option available. Dr Fox uses Royal Mail Tracked 24.
Treatment Dr Fox Simple Online Pharmacy Superdrug Lloyds Pharmica
Priligy (dapoxetine) 30mg x 3 £19.50 £21.49 £26.00 £28.00 £22.99
Priligy (dapoxetine) 30mg x 6 £37.00 £39.99 £48.00 £52.00 £45.99
Priligy (dapoxetine) 60mg x 3 £28.00 £30.99 n/a n/a £31.99
Priligy (dapoxetine) 60mg x 6 £49.00 £52.99 n/a n/a £55.99
UK delivery £2.90 £3.20 included included £3.95

Delivery charges

UK delivery only: £2.90 per consultation via Royal Mail Tracked 24 Signed For (1-2 working days with tracking).

Parcel forwarding services are not permitted. Use only UK home or work delivery address.

Returns and refunds - unwanted items can be returned within 14 working days for a full refund.

Medical information

Written and reviewed by a team of doctors. Dr Fox is regulated by the CQC & GPhC.

Premature ejaculation (PE) is defined by Doctors as ejaculation in less than 2 minutes from penetration. Many men experience an issue at some time in their life of feeling that they 'come' too soon. With premature ejaculation there is usually ejaculation with minimal sexual stimulation, before the man wants, and this can lead to relationship difficulties. It is more common in younger men and is often triggered by stress, anxiety, or depression, which leads to a lowering of serotonin levels in the brain. It can be treated by psychological support, direct physical creams to reduce sensitivity, and by Priligy (dapoxetine), which is a drug that increases serotonin levels in the brain.

Priligy tablets are for PE in men aged 18 to 64 years. Priligy delays ejaculation and increases control.

Taking Priligy

There are two strengths of Priligy tablets: 30mg and 60mg.

Start with 30mg tablets and only increase to 60mg if required.

Tablets are taken 1-3 hours before intercourse as an on-demand treatment before anticipated sexual activity. Swallow tablets whole with a full glass of water. The tablets can be taken with or without food.

Do not drink grapefruit juice in the 24 hours before taking Priligy.

Do not take this medicine more than once every 24 hours and not every day.

If Priligy causes dizziness or lightheadedness, have a drink of water and sit with your head between your knees or lie down with your legs raised on a cushion until feeling better. Take no further doses without advice from a doctor.

Effectiveness of Priligy

Approximately one in three men report that they have a good or very good response to Priligy. Average times to ejaculation normally increase from around 1 minute to 3 to 3.5 minutes. Results are slightly better with the higher strength tablet, but there is also an increase in side effects.

Who can benefit

Priligy is likely to be of benefit if:

  • The time to ejaculation after penetration is less than two minutes.
  • Ejaculation occurs with minimal sexual stimulation before, on, or shortly after penetration and before the patient wishes.
  • Marked personal distress or interpersonal difficulty as a consequence of PE.
  • Poor control over ejaculation.
  • A history of premature ejaculation in the majority of intercourse attempts over the prior 6 months.

Who should NOT take Priligy

Priligy should NOT be taken by men who have:

  • Heart problems, such as heart failure or problems with the heart rhythm.
  • A history of fainting or dizzy episodes due to low blood pressure or are taking medication which may lower their blood pressure.
  • Ever had mania (symptoms include feeling over-excited, irritable, or not being able to think clearly).
  • Ever had severe depression.
  • Moderate or severe liver problems.
  • Over 65 years of age.

Priligy with other medicines

Some medicines should NOT be taken with Priligy. Checks are included in the online consultation. For a full list of interacting medicines see the manufacturer's patient information leaflet.

Cautions

Men should NOT take Priligy without further advice if they:

  • Also have another sexual problem, such as erectile dysfunction.
  • Use recreational drugs such as ecstasy, LSD, narcotics, or benzodiazepines.
  • Drink excessive alcohol.
  • Have ever had a mental health problem such as depression, mania (symptoms include feeling over-excited, irritable, or not being able to think clearly), bipolar disorder (symptoms include serious mood swings between mania and depression), or schizophrenia (a psychiatric disease).
  • Have epilepsy.
  • Have a history of bleeding or blood clotting problems.
  • Have kidney problems.
  • Have, or are at risk of, high pressure in the eye (glaucoma).

If any of the above apply to you (or you are not sure), talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine.

Side effects of Priligy

As with all medicines, side effects are possible.

Common side effects of Priligy (may affect up to 1 in 10 men):

  • Dizziness.
  • Headache.
  • Low blood pressure/fainting.
  • Altered mood.
  • Feeling numb or having 'pins and needles'.
  • Difficulty getting or keeping an erection.
  • Sweating more than normal or flushing.
  • Diarrhoea, constipation, or having wind.
  • Stomach pain, indigestion, bloating, nausea, or being sick.
  • Problems sleeping or strange dreams.
  • Feeling tired or sleepy, yawning.
  • Blocked nose (nasal congestion).
  • Difficulty concentrating.
  • Shaking or trembling.
  • Lower interest in sex.
  • Ringing in the ears.
  • Blurred vision.
  • Dry mouth.

If you develop mood changes, fits (seizures), fainting, lightheadedness, thoughts of suicide or self harm, then stop the medication and consult with your doctor immediately.

Alternative treatments for PE

Priligy is the only medicine licensed in the UK for the treatment of premature ejaculation.

Some doctors prescribe SSRI (Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) antidepressant medication to treat PE. This is 'off label' prescribing as it is outside the licence for use of those medications.

It is also possible to use extra thick condoms or anaesthetic creams to reduce penile sensitivity and stimulation, so delaying ejaculation. These can be bought from pharmacies without a prescription.

A disposable patch has recently been marketed which provides direct electrical stimulation to the perineal muscles just behind the testes. This new device helps control PE by increasing perineal muscle activity, but has not undergone extensive UK medical trials. Nerve stimulation has been used in trials in the past with some success.

PE is associated with stress and anxiety and can lead to relationship difficulties. Psychological treatments can be a good option for some men.

Read NHS - Ejaculation problems and FAQs: Priligy (dapoxetine) and premature ejaculation for further advice.

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Dr Fox pharmacy supplies premature ejaculation medication on prescription - you are required to answer a short medical questionnaire before your order can be completed.

Dr Tony Steele

Authored 23 April 2014 by Dr Tony Steele
MB ChB Sheffield University 1983. Former hospital doctor and GP. GMC no. 2825328

Reviewed by Dr A. Wood, Dr C. Pugh, Dr B. Babor
Last reviewed 19 June 2023
Last updated 19 January 2024
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Have you read the Priligy medical information?

See medical information. Treatment supplied only to men under 65 years of age.

Do ALL the following apply to you?

  • Time to ejaculation after penetration is less than two minutes
  • Ejaculation occurs with minimal sexual stimulation before, on, or shortly after penetration and before wanted
  • Personal distress or interpersonal difficulty as a consequence of premature ejaculation
  • Poor control over ejaculation
  • Premature ejaculation in the majority of intercourse attempts over the previous 6 months

Do you have ANY of the following?

  • Heart problems, such as heart failure or problems with the heart rhythm
  • A history of fainting or dizzy episodes due to low blood pressure
  • Ever had mental health problem such as severe depression, mania (symptoms include feeling over-excited, irritable or not being able to think clearly), bipolar disorder (symptoms include serious mood swings between mania and depression) or schizophrenia (a psychiatric disease)
  • Other sexual problem, such as erectile dysfunction
  • Epilepsy
  • A history of bleeding or blood clotting problems
  • Susceptibility to high pressure in the eye (angle closure glaucoma)
  • Moderate or severe liver OR kidney problems
  • Severe lactose intolerance

Are you taking ANY of the following?

The following medicines interact with Priligy. Wait 14 days after stopping these medications before taking Priligy and don't take them until 7 days after taking Priligy:

  • Medicines for depression called 'monoamine oxidase inhibitors' (MAOIs)
  • Thioridazine used for schizophrenia
  • Other medicines for depression
  • Lithium - a medicine for bipolar disorder
  • Tryptophan - a medicine to help you sleep
  • St John's wort - a herbal medicine
  • Tramadol - used to treat serious pain
  • Medicines used to treat migraines.

If unsure, please contact our doctors, your regular doctor, or a pharmacist.

Are you taking ANY of the following?

The following medicines interact with Priligy:

  • Medicines used to treat erectile dysfunction, such as sildenafil, tadalafil, or vardenafil
  • Medicines for fungal infection, including ketoconazole, fluconazole and itraconazole
  • Medicines for HIV, including ritonavir, saquinavir, nelfinavir, fosamprenavir and atazanavir
  • Antibiotics including telithromycin, linezolid, azithromcyin and clarithromycin
  • Medicines for mental health problems other than depression
  • Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines such as ibuprofen, diclofenac, naproxen, or aspirin
  • Medicines to thin blood, such as warfarin, apixaban, dabigatran, edoxaban, and rivaroxaban
  • Medicines used to treat high blood pressure and chest pain (angina), such as verapamil and diltiazem
  • Medicines to treat an enlarged prostate
  • Aprepitant - used to treat nausea during cancer treatments.

If unsure, please contact our doctors, your regular doctor, or a pharmacist.

Are you aware you should NOT take medicine to treat erectile dysfunction on the same day as Priligy?

  • These medicines include Viagra (sildenafil), Cialis (tadalafil), Levitra (vardenafil) and Spedra (avanafil) tablets
  • Taken together they may cause low blood pressure and dizziness

Are you aware Priligy should be taken 1 to 3 hours before needed and not more than once in 24 hours?

Are you aware Priligy treatment should be started with one 30mg tablet, increasing to 60mg, if required?

Are you aware Priligy can lower blood pressure and cause dizziness in some men?

Are you aware alcohol and Priligy together increases the likelihood of low blood pressure and can increase the effects of alcohol?

Are you aware that Priligy should not be used at the same time as recreational drugs?

There is a risk of serious reaction and harm if Priligy is taken at the same time as ketamine, MDMA, ecstasy, LSD, heroin, or benzodiazepines.

Are you aware you should stop taking Priligy and see your doctor straight away if:

  • You have fits (seizures)
  • You faint or feel light headed when you stand up
  • You notice any changes in your mood
  • You have any thoughts of suicide or harming yourself

Are you aware Priligy can affect the ability to drive and operate machinery in some men?

Do you have any further medical information or questions?

Is there anything you do not understand or do you need further help?

Do the following apply to you?

  • The medication is for my own use and I will not share with anyone else
  • I will read the information leaflet supplied with the medication
  • I am over 18 and I agree to identity verification checks
  • I have completed this questionnaire myself and fully understand all the information
  • My responses are honest and accurate, and I understand that this is necessary for a safe medical assessment
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