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 ) .
Evaluation of tramadol on demand vs. daily paroxetine as a long-term treatment of lifelong premature ejaculation.
INTRODUCTION Premature ejaculation ( PE ) is the most common male sexual dysfunction with many lines of treatment that show conflicting results . Paroxetine and tramadol were both reported to be effective in treatment of PE . AIM To investigate the effectiveness of long-term daily paroxetine vs. on-dem and tramadol HCl in treatment of PE . MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Intravaginal ejaculatory latency time ( IELT ) and Arabic Index of PE ( AIPE ) were used to assess the efficacy of investigated drugs . METHODS Thirty-five cases with lifelong PE were enrolled in this study . Baseline recording of IELT using a stop watch and AIPE was done . Patients were r and omized to take tramadol HCl on-dem and or daily paroxetine . Re assessment was done after 6 and 12 weeks . A wash-out period for 2 weeks was given before cross-over to the other medication . Assessment of the effect of the second medication after 6 and 12 weeks was done . RESULTS Tramadol and paroxetine increased IELT significantly after 6 weeks by seven- and 11-folds , respectively , compared with baseline . After 12 weeks , a decline of IELT to fivefolds was recorded with tramadol whereas further increase of IELT to 22-folds was recorded with paroxetine compared with baseline ( P < 0.05 ) . Tramadol improved AIPE score significantly after 6 weeks but not after 12 weeks vs. baseline , whereas paroxetine increased the AIPE score after 6 and 12 weeks vs. baseline ( P < 0.05 ) . CONCLUSIONS Daily paroxetine is more effective than on-dem and tramadol for treatment of lifelong PE . Tramadol is not recommended as a long-term treatment of lifelong PE
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 ) .