The U.S. FDA has approved Addyi, a pill nicknamed 'Viagra for women' designed to boost libido in premenopausal women experiencing low sexual desire.
1. Addyi was rejected twice by the FDA
The agency turned it down previously due to serious concerns over side effects, before finally granting approval.
2. Side effects are significant and potentially severe
Nausea, dizziness, and fainting top the list, with risks amplified by alcohol. Addyi is contraindicated with certain medications, like those for urinary tract infections.
3. Addyi works differently from Viagra
Men take Viagra as needed before sex to enhance genital blood flow, but Addyi requires daily dosing over weeks and targets brain chemistry to increase desire.
4. Prescriptions will be limited to certified providers
After final protocols, only certified physicians and pharmacists can prescribe and dispense Addyi due to its risks.
