Pooled evidence suggested that topical anaesthetic creams ( TAs ) , tramadol , selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors ( SSRIs ) , and phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors ( PDE5is ) are more effective at prolonging IELT comparing with placebo .
Conclusions We recommend the initial use of dapoxetine 30 mg OD for PE because it has been tested in largest and better design ed clinical trials rather than it is more effective than the other drugs studied .
TAs and tramadol 50 mg OD can be used as a viable alternative to oral treatment with SSRIs .
PDE5is combined with SSRIs are more effective than SSRIs monotherapy but are also associated with more side effects .
Purpose The purpose of the study was to conduct a systematic evaluation of the different general prescribed drugs for  premature ejaculation ( PE ) .
Efficacy and tolerability of dapoxetine in treatment of premature ejaculation: an integrated analysis of two double-blind, randomised controlled trials
BACKGROUND No drugs are approved for treatment of premature ejaculation . Our aim was to determine the efficacy and tolerability of on-dem and dapoxetine in patients with severe premature ejaculation . METHODS We determined the efficacy of dapoxetine in a prospect ively predefined integrated analysis of two 12-week r and omised , double-blind , placebo-controlled , phase III trials of identical design done independently , in parallel , at 121 sites in the USA . Men with moderate-to-severe premature ejaculation in stable , heterosexual relationships took placebo  ( n=870 ) , 30 mg dapoxetine ( 874 ) , or 60 mg dapoxetine ( 870 ) on-dem and ( as needed , 1 - 3 h before anticipated sexual activity ) . The primary endpoint was intravaginal ejaculatory latency time ( IELT ) measured by stopwatch . Safety and tolerability were assessed . All analyses were done on an intention-to-treat basis . The trials are registered at Clinical Trials.gov , numbers NCT00211107 and NCT00211094 . FINDINGS 672 , 676 , and 610 patients completed in the placebo , 30 mg dapoxetine , and 60 mg dapoxetine groups , respectively . Dapoxetine significantly prolonged IELT ( p<0.0001 , all doses vs placebo ) . Mean IELT at baseline was 0.90 ( SD 0.47 ) minute , 0.92 ( 0.50 ) minute , and 0.91 ( 0.48 ) minute , and at study endpoint ( week 12 or final visit ) was 1.75 ( 2.21 ) minutes for placebo , 2.78 ( 3.48 ) minutes for 30 mg dapoxetine , and 3.32 ( 3.68 ) minutes for 60 mg dapoxetine . Both dapoxetine doses were effective on the first dose . Common adverse events ( 30 mg and 60 mg dapoxetine , respectively ) were nausea ( 8.7 % , 20.1 % ) , diarrhoea ( 3.9 % , 6.8 % ) , headache ( 5.9 % , 6.8 % ) , and dizziness ( 3.0 % , 6.2 % ) . INTERPRETATION On-dem and dapoxetine is an effective and generally well tolerated treatment for men with moderate-to-severe premature ejaculation
Pooled evidence suggested that topical anaesthetic creams ( TAs ) , tramadol , selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors ( SSRIs ) , and phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors ( PDE5is ) are more effective at prolonging IELT comparing with placebo .
Conclusions We recommend the initial use of dapoxetine 30 mg OD for PE because it has been tested in largest and better design ed clinical trials rather than it is more effective than the other drugs studied .
TAs and tramadol 50 mg OD can be used as a viable alternative to oral treatment with SSRIs .
PDE5is combined with SSRIs are more effective than SSRIs monotherapy but are also associated with more side effects .
Purpose The purpose of the study was to conduct a systematic evaluation of the different general prescribed drugs for  premature ejaculation ( PE ) .