The treatment belongs to the family of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, which work by increasing the proportion of serotonin in the nervous system, known for its mood-enhancing and antidepressant effects, and have fewer undesirable side effects than older antidepressants.
Treatment for depression.
Treatment of some types of panic disorder.
Treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Treatment for social phobia disorder.
Treatment of generalized anxiety disorder.
Treatment of stress disorder.
Treatment of what is called premenstrual dysphoric disorder.
The drug's role in delaying ejaculation is due to its ability to raise serotonin levels, which improves mood, increases sexual desire, and delays ejaculation as a side effect of the drug.
Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.
The treatment should not be given concurrently with monoamine oxidase inhibitors and for up to 14 days after discontinuing their use.
The treatment should not be given concurrently with pimozide (an antipsychotic) or with thioridazine.
Side effects of this medication include:
Drowsiness or insomnia.
headache.
Dizziness or nausea.
Constipation or diarrhea.
Dry mouth.
Excessive sweating.
Decreased sexual desire or ability.
Problems with ejaculation.
Muscle weakness, weight gain or loss.
Use with caution and under medical supervision in the following cases:
In case of heart or artery diseases or disorders.
If you have problems with kidney or liver function.
In case of narrow-angle glaucoma or epilepsy.
In case of use for children or the elderly, due to their increased sensitivity to the side effects that the treatment may cause.
The medication is excreted in breast milk, so it is advisable to avoid it during breastfeeding unless authorized by a doctor.
The treatment is not recommended during pregnancy as it may harm the fetus (especially when used in the first three months of pregnancy), and pregnancy should be avoided during the treatment period.