The efficacy of citalopram in the treatment of premature ejaculation: a placebo-controlled study


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Atmaca M., Kuloglu M. M., Tezcan E., Semercioz A.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF IMPOTENCE RESEARCH, vol.14, no.6, pp.502-505, 2002 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 14 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 2002
  • Doi Number: 10.1038/sj.ijir.3900918
  • Journal Name: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF IMPOTENCE RESEARCH
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.502-505
  • Keywords: SSRI, citalopram, placebo, premature ejaculation, SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS, FLUOXETINE, ANTIDEPRESSANTS
  • Akdeniz University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Background: Despite the limited number of available study comparing of their efficacy, selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRI) have been thought to have beneficial effects for the patients with premature ejaculation. In the present study, we decided to examine the efficacy of citalopram, an SSRI, in the treatment of premature ejaculation.