Contraindications of Priligy
It is not advised to take Priligy if:
- You are allergic to dapoxetine or lactose, the ingredients of the Priligy tablet.
- You have heart failure or other serious heart problems such as a heart arrhythmia.
- You have moderate or severe liver problems.
Priligy is contra-indicated to the following medications:
- Medications used to treat depression called "monoamine oxidase inhibitors" (MAOIs)
- Other medicines used to treat depression
- Thioridazine used for schizophrenia
- Lithium, a drug used to treat bipolar disorder
- The antibiotic Linezolid
- The sleeping pill Tryptophan
- The herbal medication St John's wort
- The pain killer Tramadol
- Most Drugs used to treat migraines.
- Some medicines used to treat fungal infection, including ketoconazole and itraconazole
- Some medicines used to treat HIV, including ritonavir, saquinavir, nelfinavir and atazanavir
- Some medicines used to treat infection, including telithromycin
- Nefazodone - an antidepressant
Should you be on any of these medication you must be sure to come off them (by the advise of your prescribing doctor) at least 14 days before starting Priligy and vice versa. Please always ensure to mention all medications to your prescribing doctor.
Alcohol is contraindicated with Priligy. The effects of alcohol may be amplified if taken in conjunction with Priligy, which ;eads to increased risk of fainting and other side effects.
Please seek the advice of your doctor if :
- You have not been diagnosed with premature ejaculation
- You have ever had any type of mental health problem
- You use recreational drugs
- You have blood clotting problems, kidney problems, epilepsy or dizziness from low blood pressure.
