Durastic 60mg Tablet
Durastic 60mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat premature ejaculation in adult men. This medicine increases the time it takes to ejaculate and improves control over ejaculation. This helps to relieve the anxiety or frustration about fast ejaculation.
Durastic 60mg Tablet
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About This Medicine
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Durastic 60mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat premature ejaculation in adult men. This medicine increases the time it takes to ejaculate and improves control over ejaculation. This helps to relieve the anxiety or frustration about fast ejaculation.
Durastic 60mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat premature ejaculation in adult men. This medicine increases the time it takes to ejaculate and improves control over ejaculation. This helps to relieve the anxiety or frustration about fast ejaculation.
Durastic 60mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). It may be taken with or without food. This medicine should only be taken if you have been diagnosed with premature ejaculation by a doctor. It is usually advised to be taken 1 to 3 hours before anticipated sexual activity. Do not take it more than once a day. Follow your doctor’s instructions while taking this medicine.
Some common side effects of this medicine include headache, dizziness, drowsiness, vomiting, nausea, indigestion, fatigue, increased sweating, and restlessness. Some people can develop erectile dysfunction with this medicine. Let your doctor know if any of the side effects persist or worry you. Do not drive or do anything that requires focus (eg. working with heavy machinery) until you know how this medicine affects you, as some people can develop dizziness and sleepiness as side effects.
Do not take Durastic 60mg Tablet if you have heart problems (like heart failure or problems with the heart rhythm), or have ever had depression or mania, or are currently taking medicines for depression known as MAO inhibitors. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have epilepsy (seizure disorder or fits), liver or kidney disease, glaucoma, or have had dizziness/fainting (syncope) due to low blood pressure in the past. These may affect your treatment.
03Uses
Depression
Anxiety disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Phobia
Post traumatic stress disorder
Treatment of Premature ejaculation
04How To Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Durastic 60mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
05How It Works
Durastic 60mg Tablet is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) which increases the level of serotonin in the nervous system to increase the time taken to ejaculate and improve control over ejaculation.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
Q: What if you forget to take Durastic Tablet?
A: Durastic 60mg Tablet is not intended for continuous daily use. Durastic 60mg Tablet should be taken only when sexual activity is anticipated.
07Benefits
In Treatment of Premature ejaculation
Durastic 60mg Tablet works by increasing the level of a chemical called serotonin in the brain. This increases the time taken to ejaculate and improves control over ejaculation. This helps reduce any frustration or worry that you may have due to quick ejaculation and improves your confidence. It is usually taken 1 to 3 hours before sexual activity is anticipated. Do not take this medicine more than once a day.
08Side Effects
Drowsiness
Nausea
Tremors
Vomiting
Dizziness
Erectile dysfunction
Fatigue
Headache
Increased sweating
Indigestion
Restlessness
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Eye pain
Agitation
09Safety Information
Alcohol:UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Durastic 60mg Tablet.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Durastic 60mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Durastic 60mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.This medicine is not indicated in women.
Driving:UNSAFE
Durastic 60mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.You may feel sleepy, dizzy, faint, have difficulty concentrating and blurred vision while taking this medicine. This may affect your driving ability.
Kidney:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Durastic 60mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Durastic 60mg Tablet is recommended.However, use of Durastic 60mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Durastic 60mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Durastic 60mg Tablet is recommended.However, use of Durastic 60mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with moderate to severe liver disease.
10Drug Tips
Durastic 60mg Tablet should only be taken 1 to 3 hours before sexual activity is anticipated.
Do not take this medicine more than once 24 hours or every day.
Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how Durastic 60mg Tablet affects you.
It should be used with caution in patients with history of seizures, depression and other psychiatric disorders.
Durastic 60mg Tablet may cause a sudden drop in your blood pressure. Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine if you are suffering from erectile dysfunction.
It can take 2-3 weeks for Durastic 60mg Tablet to start working.
Do not stop treatment suddenly as this may cause upset stomach, flu-like withdrawal symptoms and sleep disturbance.
If your doctor asks you to stop Durastic 60mg Tablet, you should reduce the dose slowly over 4 weeks.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Durastic 60mg Tablet, as it may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness.
The addiction/dependence potential of Durastic 60mg Tablet is very less.
References
Sources and references
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