The efficacy of fluoxetine in the treatment of premature ejaculation: A double-blind placebo controlled study
Journal of Urology, cilt.156, sa.5, ss.1631-1632, 1996 (Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 156 Sayı: 5
- Basım Tarihi: 1996
- Doi Numarası: 10.1016/s0022-5347(01)65467-3
- Dergi Adı: Journal of Urology
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.1631-1632
- Anahtar Kelimeler: fluoxetine, ejaculation, psychosexual dysfunctions
- İstanbul Medipol Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır
Özet
Purpose: The efficacy of the selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor fluoxetine in the treatment of premature ejaculation was examined. Materials and Methods: The study comprised 17 patients with premature ejaculation who presented to the urology clinic of our medical school. In this double-blind study the patients were randomized into treatment groups receiving 20 mg. fluoxetine daily for 1 week and 40 mg. daily afterward (group 1) or 1 capsule placebo daily for i week and 2 capsules daily afterward (group 2). The groups were evaluated according to the latent period of intravaginal ejaculation. Results: The latent period of intravaginal ejaculation in group 1 was significantly longer than that in group 2. Nausea, headache and insomnia were reported side effects. Conclusions: Fluoxetine may be regarded as a safe and effective alternative in the treatment of premature ejaculation.