Priligy tablets for premature ejaculation
Priligy (dapoxetine) is a prescription-only tablet for premature ejaculation, taken 1–3 hours before sex. It's the only tablet licensed for PE in the UK.2
From £27.98 a month
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All content on this page has been medically reviewed by Naeem Teni, Clinical Lead. GPhC 2215591.
What is Priligy?
Priligy (dapoxetine) is a prescription-only tablet for premature ejaculation, taken 1–3 hours before sex. It's the only tablet licensed for PE in the UK.2
A clinician reviews your assessment before anything is prescribed, and is there if you have questions along the way.
How does Priligy work?
- It works on serotonin. Serotonin helps control the ejaculation reflex. Dapoxetine raises serotonin levels for a few hours, which helps delay it.2
- Short-acting on purpose. It's absorbed quickly and cleared quickly, so it's taken only when you need it rather than every day.2
- Control, not numbness. It doesn't reduce sensation. It gives you more time and a greater sense of control.
- Works well with techniques. Many men combine it with simple techniques, like the stop-start method, for better results.
How much does Priligy cost?
Your clinician sets the strength. The bigger the pack, the less each one costs.
30mg
How do I use Priligy?
- Time it. Take it 1–3 hours before sex.2
- A full glass of water. Swallow it whole with plenty of water.2
- Skip the alcohol. Alcohol makes dizziness and fainting more likely.2
- Once a day, max. No more than one tablet in 24 hours.2
Feel light-headed? Sit or lie down until it passes. Fainting is uncommon, but more likely if you're dehydrated.2
How does Priligy compare with other options?
| Priligy | EMLA | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Tablet | Numbing cream |
| In trials | 0.9 → 3.3 minutes on average1 | Your clinician will talk this through |
| Key points | 1–3 hours before sex Acts on serotonin in the ejaculation reflex | Applied before sex, as your clinician advises Reduces sensitivity where it's applied |
| Price | From £27.98 | From £14.30 |
| This page | View EMLA → |
Is Priligy right for me?
It isn't suitable for everyone. Your assessment covers all of this, and a clinician checks your answers before anything is prescribed.
Usually suitable if
- You're an adult (18 or over) living in the UK.
- You've had premature ejaculation often enough, and consistently enough, that it's bothering you, rather than the odd quick night.
- You're happy for a clinician to check whether anything else is behind it.
- A clinician judges it safe with your health history and anything else you take.
Not suitable if
- You take certain antidepressants or other medicines that don't mix with it.
- You have a history of significant mental health conditions, such as mania or severe depression.
- You have certain heart conditions a clinician will ask about.
- You're allergic to dapoxetine or any of its ingredients.
Not sure?
Let a clinician check for you
You don't need to work it out yourself. The online assessment asks the right questions, and a UK clinician reviews your answers before anything is prescribed.
Start my assessment →What are the side effects of Priligy?
Most side effects are mild and pass as the tablet wears off.2
More common
Usually mild and short-lived
Rare
Get help straight away if
- Fainting, or feeling you're about to faint.
- A fit or seizure.
- Sudden changes in mood, including feeling very low or unusually high.
- Swelling of your face, lips or throat, or trouble breathing.
Taking antidepressants or other medicines? Priligy can't be taken with certain antidepressants and some other medicines. Your clinician checks this.2
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References (2)
- Pryor JL, et al. Efficacy and tolerability of dapoxetine in treatment of premature ejaculation: an integrated analysis of two double-blind, randomised controlled trials. Lancet. 2006;368:929–937.
- Priligy (dapoxetine) Summary of Product Characteristics. Electronic Medicines Compendium (EMC).