Dapoxetine which is being marketed as Priligy is not currently licensed for premature ejaculation in the UK although it is licensed for it in several European countries including Spain, Sweden, Austria, Italy and Germany.
Nevertheless, it has now be been launched in the UK as of April 2010 by Lloyds Pharmacy and is available privately - they say that providing it online will help reach men who are reluctant to approach their GP.
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How Does It Work Dapoxetine is an SSRI ie a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor which effectively increases the amount of serotonin in the brain.
It works by altering levels of a chemical in the brain called serotonin, giving the man more control.
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Where To Buy Lloyds pharmacy online doctor service is run in partnership with the private online medical company DrThom and patient consultations are conducted through them.
In fact what this consists of is completing a free online questionnaire which one of their doctors will then assess.
Patients who are deemed suitable can then buy Priligy through them and are sent the tablets by Royal Mail special delivery.
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How Much Does it Cost It is not available on the NHS and can only be obtained privately.
A pack of three 30mg tablets costs £76 and a single oral tablet is taken one to three hours before sexual intercourse.
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How Effective is it It delays the time taken to ejaculate following penetration by up to three times and is most effective about one to three hours after it is taken, although some men find its effect can last upto 24 hours.
Research shows that the oral form of Dapoxetine works for about 70% of men.
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Are There Any Side-Effects Yes there can be - most common side-effects are headache, nausea and dizziness and could affect about 10% of men.
The risk of fainting is a less common but potentially more serious side effect.
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Should You Take It Taking a pill may seem like the magic bullet, but there are risks associated with it.
There are a number of techniques men can try first, which can be effective and do not have the side effects nor the cost associated with Dapoxetine.
So there you have it, Dapoxetine (Priligy) is now available in the UK and you now have the information you need before considering buying it.
It's good to know that it is available, but do weigh the pros and cons of using it beforehand and make sure you have exhausted all the other non drug alternatives first.