Conclusion: We recommend the initial use of dapoxetine 30 mg OD for PE because it has been tested in largest and better designed clinical trials rather than it is more effective than the other drugs studied. TAs and tramadol 50 mg OD can be used as a viable alternative to oral treatment with SSRIs. PDE5is combined with SSRIs are more effective than SSRIs monotherapy but are also associated with more side effects. PDE5is OD can be recommended to PE patients with ED.
PubMed 30225547 ↗Dapoxetine
The short answer. There isn't much data on Dapoxetine yet — 5 mentions, 2 with a clear outcome — so treat these numbers as anecdotal. It is well studied — 27 meta-analyses on PubMed.
From 5 mentions in total — the rest didn't say how it went and aren't counted.
What Dapoxetine does, according to users
Of the people who reported each effect, the share who said it got better.
What the research says
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses from PubMed, with their published conclusions.
3+ meta-analyses or systematic reviews and 10+ randomized controlled trials in humans. The grade measures how much human research exists — read the conclusions below for what it found.
Conclusion: Meta-analysis revealed that treatment with dapoxetine significantly improves IELT in patients with PE but with modest efficacy. The efficacy of SSRIs, TAs, tramadol, and PDE5is remains unclear owing to high heterogeneity of the available RCT data. There is a persisting need for drug research and development in the field.
PubMed 26749092 ↗Conclusion: The safety profile was acceptable. Based on the different effects of magnitude of the three dosing regimens, we recommend a stepwise approach, starting with 30 mg on demand, then 60 mg on demand and finally 60 mg dapoxetine daily.
PubMed 32172793 ↗Conclusion: This systematic review and meta-analysis indicate that while dapoxetine is recognized for its beneficial effects, its clinical efficacy is significantly enhanced when combined with non-pharmacological interventions. Combination therapy increases IELT, reduces PEDT scores, and improves PEP scores. These findings suggest that combination therapy is more effective than dapoxetine monotherapy in improving functional outcomes and self-perception in patients with LPE, supported by moderate certainty of evidence.
PubMed 41020367 ↗Dosage people report
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