'Female Viagra' gets FDA approval

[brooklynite]

Source: CNN

Women who have lost their sex drive now have a little pink pill to help them. On Tuesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved flibanserin, brand name Addyi, for the treatment of sexual dysfunction in premenopausal women.

A 2002 study found that up to one-third of adult women might experience hypoactive sexual desire disorder, a technical term for when women lack sexual desire or fantasy.

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Addyi is frequently referred to as "female Viagra" because it's a pill for sexual dysfunction in women. However, experts say it's a misnomer to describe it as such since it works in a distinctly different way to target the brain.

Viagra treats erectile dysfunction, a physical problem, and does not induce sexual desire. Addyi works on the central nervous system, which is why it's in the same category as an antidepressant.

Read more: http://www.cnn.com/2015/08/18/health/female-viagra-fda-approval/

[Erich Bloodaxe BSN]

1. While I'm sure there are some females who welcome this news...

why do I have the feeling this drug is going to be seriously abused by men trying to drug women without them knowing?

Am I too cynical?

[IronLionZion]

4. Only the most patient and persistent rapists

since it has to be taken daily and results don't start for 2 weeks and the woman is conscious

[still_one]

7. Probably not. The drug has some limitations and potential serious side effects as does Viagra. The

difference is this drug need to be taken continuously to be effective, and even with that increased libido is effective in about 40% of the people tested. Chemically it is based on an anti-depressant, and has potential side effects.

I do not see this drug as being abused

[HeiressofBickworth]

2. You beat me to it

I was thinking the same thing.

Oh, and by the way, some women just don't want to have sex. Reasons may vary from disinterest in the prospective partner, illness, stress, fatigue, inconvenience, hell, there can be any reason -- all of which are valid. Men might not accept this fact. So, yes, this will be the next date-rape drug.

[Psephos]

9. Or - men might accept this fact and...

...choose instead to socialize with women who enjoy sex.

[Skittles]

11. or at least pretend they do

[Psephos]

12. It's not hard to tell when someone's faking it.

In music, in politics, in golf, in business, in religion...and as any good lover knows, especially in love and sex...

[Skittles]

13. who said that

oh right, HARRY

[SCVDem]

3. It doesn't work like Viagra

The drug is taken daily and results should start at two weeks.

I had little doubt that this would get approved. $$$$$$$

[moonscape]

5. A pill for women to take every day?

Great for big pharma, great for inevitable side effects, terrible for women.

This news made me sad, as if female sexuality could be 'fixed' with a daily pill.

Uch.

[Syzygy321]

6. I love this news!

Why so much negativity? Some women will want it; some won't. No one is forced to try it. Myself, I am totally eager to give it a whirl and see what it does!

I just cant figure out how to pronounce Addyi. WTH?

[Chemisse]

8. This has got to be wonderful news for some women who have had their desire sapped.

Since it seems to have its limitations, what with side effects and long-term dosing, it will hopefully just be used by those who really need it.

[Psephos]

10. agreed - to some it could be a godsend n/t