Short-acting SSRI (premature ejaculation)
What to do if you miss a dose of Dapoxetine
Missing a dose of Dapoxetine (Dapoxetine) is common — most people will skip a dose at some point during a course. The right action depends on how long since the missed dose and whether Dapoxetine is taken event-driven or daily at 30mg, 60mg. The wrong action — doubling up — is not recommended.
For daily Dapoxetine
If Dapoxetine is taken daily for a chronic condition, take the missed dose as soon as you remember, unless it is almost time for the next scheduled dose. In that case skip the missed dose and continue normally. According to the prescribing information for Dapoxetine, two doses should never be taken close together to "make up" for a miss.
For event-driven Dapoxetine
If Dapoxetine is used as needed (not on a fixed schedule), there is no "missed dose" in the conventional sense — simply take the planned dose when needed and observe the recommended gap before re-dosing. Dapoxetine selectively blocks the serotonin transporter on the presynaptic neuron, increasing serotonin concentration in the synaptic cleft.
Frequently asked questions
Should I double the dose if I missed Dapoxetine? ▾
No. Doubling doses of Dapoxetine to compensate is not recommended at any 30mg, 60mg strength and increases the risk of side effects without improving efficacy. Take the next scheduled dose normally.
How many missed doses are too many? ▾
Occasional missed doses of Dapoxetine are usually inconsequential. Repeated missed doses can compromise the therapeutic effect — for chronic conditions like those treated with Short-acting SSRI (premature ejaculation), consistent dosing matters. If adherence is hard, discuss reminders, simpler schedules or alternative formulations with the prescriber.
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