Erectile dysfunction (ED) and premature ejaculation (PE) are two common sexual health problems for men. ED means you have trouble getting or keeping an erection for sex. PE means you ejaculate sooner than you want, which can be frustrating.
Dapoxetine and sildenafil are two medications that are sometimes prescribed to treat these problems. Dapoxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) that’s used to treat PE. Sildenafil is a phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitor that’s used to treat ED.
If you have both ED and PE, you might be interested in a combination medication that contains both dapoxetine and sildenafil. These medications are designed to treat both the physical and psychological aspects of sexual dysfunction.