Seroxat

What is Seroxat?

Seroxat is a type of tablet which is called an SSRI. Known for its uses as an antidepressant, it also has been clinically proven to be effective at treating premature ejaculation. Premature ejaculation is a medical condition where men climax within 1-2 minutes of having penatrative sex. It’s a common condition that most men will encounter in some form throughout their sexually active lives.

Seroxat 20mg is licensed to help people with anxiety or depression disorders. Even though it has been proven to treat PE it is not licensed for this reason, and so is only ever prescribed for PE on an off-label basis. Off-label is the term used for the prescription of a drug outside of the uses it was licensed for. This may sound a little daunting at first but it is worth noting that you will only be prescribed off-label treatment if clinical studies have shown that it is safe to do so.

How does Seroxat work?

The active ingredients in Seroxat help to increase serotonin in the brain. Serotonin, also known as the happy chemical, helps to increase mood and alleviate the effects of depression. Low levels of serotonin are thought to be a leading cause of depression and other mental health issues. Seroxat helps to bring your serotonin levels back to a healthy normal and elevate your mood.

By stopping the reuptake of serotonin in the brain, Paroxetine helps to increase the time taken to ejaculate. Although it was not invented for this reason, clinical trials have proven that it is an effective method of increasing Intravaginal Ejaculatory Latency Time (IELT) .

How long does Seroxat last for?

How much and how often you take Seroxat will depend on the medical condition that it is being taken for. For premature ejaculation, clinical studies have shown an improvement in ejaculatory control within four weeks . The same studies showed an increase in IELT after a further four weeks of taking Paroxetine on an “on-demand” basis. The length of your prescription and the dosage you should take will be decided by your doctor or pharmacist.

Studies into Paroxetine's uses for premature ejaculation have shown that it is most effective when a single dose is taken a few hours before planned sex. IELT has shown to increase when Paroxetine is taken daily a few hours before sex.

How to use Seroxat

Because it is prescribed on an off-label basis for premature ejaculation, the dosage that you are given will be decided by your doctor. Your doctor may base the time that you take Seroxat on previous clinical studies. These studies have shown that Seroxat is best taken a few hours before sex, but you your doctor may give different instructions.

How effective is Seroxat?

A 1999 study tested the effectiveness of Paroxetine in a group of sixty-one men who were suffering from PE. Out of a group of sixty-one fifty-three testified that their ejaculatory control had improved when taking Paroxetine on an “on-demand” basis. On average the groups IELT increased from 0-1min to 3.9 mins. Furthermore, thirty-six out of the fifty-three claimed that their IELT had increased to an outstanding 5.5mins. This study shows that Paroxetine is an effective form of medication for PE which is why it is still used as an off-label prescription to this day.

Seroxat 10mg, Seroxat 20mg or Seroxat 30mg: which should I use?

Higher doses of Seroxat can result in a higher chance of negative side effects. Therefore our clinical team will prescribe you 10mg of Seroxat first. If symptoms don’t improve then let us know so that we can review your prescription. Ensuring that you are happy with your medication is our top priority. If you find that 10mg is ineffective then we will look at increasing the dosage to 20mg of Seroxat. Seroxat 30mg is the highest dose that we offer and this will usually be prescribed if you are still showing no signs of improvement after regularly taking 20mg.