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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Within a year, researchers did find that the percentage of men rating their ejaculatory control as “poor” decreased from 98 percent to 41 percent. Both personal and partner distress also decreased.A study of 100 men published in the journal Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Management (which is just as much fun to read as it sounds) compared fluoxetine to the SSRIs escitalopram and paroxetine, and found similarly positive results.A third study from the International Brazilian Journal of Urology compared fluoxetine, sertraline, paroxetine and citalopram (all types of antidepressants), concluding they were all effective in treating PE. They also found that men using fluoxetine increased their intravaginal ejaculatory latency time (IELT) by as much as five minutes.Experts believe that Prozac’s effectiveness as a treatment for premature ejaculation is related to the link between serotonin levels and ejaculation.How to Use Fluoxetine for Premature EjaculationThere’s no official, FDA-approved Prozac dosage for PE, because Prozac isn’t officially approved by the FDA as a treatment for premature ejaculation.When it is prescribed off-label, though, there are some guidelines your healthcare provider will use. A common fluoxetine dosage for treating PE is 20mg per day.Side Effects of Prozac for Premature EjaculationProzac and generic fluoxetine are very safe and effective PE treatments, though side effects are possible for anyone using this medication.Common side effects of Prozac include:AnxietyDiarrheaDecreased libidoDry mouthIndigestionImpotence (erectile dysfunction)Insomnia NauseaAlthough it’s uncommon, Prozac and other SSRIs have the capacity to cause more serious side effects that affect your behavior and/or mental state. You’ll want to make sure to share other medications you use with a healthcare professional, so you can avoid potentially dangerous Prozac interactions.Check out our guides to side effects of Prozac and other antidepressant side effects if you want to know more.Alternatives to Fluoxetine for PE There are other ways to address PE without fluoxetine, including other medications, techniques and topical anesthetic products. Alternative PE treatments include:Topical treatments treat PE by numbing or reducing the sensitivity of your penis, which makes finishing more difficult. Products with lidocaine, benzocaine or prilocaine are safe and effective, and the easy-to-use ones like our Delay Spray and Clockstopper Wipes
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