Uses of Dapoxetine

The combination of Dapoxetine+Sildenafil is used to improve blood supply to the penis and improves its functions.

Therapeutic Category

Dapoxetine: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors

Sildenafil: Phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitors

How Dapoxetine works

Dapoxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. It is believed to promote control over penile functions by increasing the activity of a particular chemical called serotonin in the brain. Sildenafil is a PDE5 inhibitor. It relaxes the blood vessels supplying the penis which allows increased blood and oxygen supply, thereby improving its functions. 

Common side effects of Dapoxetine

• dizziness, headache
• nausea, vomiting
• feeling irritable, anxious, agitated, or restless
• sensation of numbness, tingling or prickling
• increased sweating
• hot flushes
• diarrhea, constipation, wind, stomach pain
• problems in sleeping or strange dreams, difficulty in concentration
• tiredness or sleepiness
• blocked nose
• a rise in blood pressure
• decrease in sex drive
• ringing in the ears
• blurred vision, color tinge to vision, visual disturbance
• dry mouth

When to consult your doctor

Consult your doctor if you experience:

• prolonged or painful erection (priapism)
• chest pain
• sudden decline or loss of vision
• fits or seizures
• fainting or light headedness while standing
• mood changes, suicidal thoughts, or a tendency for self-harming

Health Tips for Dapoxetine

• Take Dapoxetine+Sildenafil preferably before meals. Follow the dosing schedule as advised by your physician. Do not take this medicine for a longer period than advised by your doctor
• Avoid taking Dapoxetine+Sildenafil with heavy meals or with grapefruit juice, as it may reduce the effectiveness of this medicine or may create unpleasant side effects
• Dapoxetine+Sildenafil can cause excessive dizziness or drowsiness. Therefore, do not drive or perform any activities that require complete concentration. Avoid consumption of alcohol as it could aggravate your dizziness
• Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any previous history of fainting or dizziness due to low blood pressure
• You must also inform your doctor if you have epilepsy, lung problems, mental health problems, or bleeding disorders as a precaution