Effects of Seroxat on premature ejaculation: a clinical trial.
- Author:
Yong-Chao QIU
1
;
Xi-Kun WANG
;
Zhi-Bin CUI
;
Shao-Hui LIN
;
Ming CHEN
Author Information
- Publication Type:Clinical Trial
- MeSH: Adult; Antidepressive Agents; adverse effects; therapeutic use; Ejaculation; drug effects; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Paroxetine; adverse effects; therapeutic use; Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological; drug therapy; Time Factors; Treatment Outcome
- From:National Journal of Andrology 2002;8(2):117-119
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVESTo evaluate the effects of antidepressant Seroxat on premature ejaculation.
METHODSAfter having taken Seroxat 20 mg every noon for four weeks, the patients were asked to fill the investigating questionaire about the effects and side effects before and after the treatment.
RESULTSAfter the treatment, 43 cases in our study had increased their ejaculation latency time, enhanced the quality of their sexy lives and their wives', and had significant difference compared with pre-treatment(P < 0.001). They had good effects on improving premature ejaculation after taking Seroxat (11.26 +/- 5.79) days; and after having stopped taking seroxat for (20.94 +/- 8.04) days, the situation of premature ejaculation in 32 cases were as same as that of before. There were seven cases whose sexuality and oomph increased, and two cases whose sexuality were decreased. A few patients had constipation, dry in mouth, insomnia and itch in skin, after taking the drugs.
CONCLUSIONSAntidepressant Seroxat has rather good effects on premature ejaculation and should be used and studied further.
