The federal Food and Drug Administration has given its approval to the controversial drug flibanserin (Addyi), also known as “pink Viagra.” It is the first-ever drug aimed at increasing women’s libido. “[The] approval provides women distressed by their low sexual desire with an approved treatment option,” Janet Woodcock, MD, director of the FDA’s Center for… Continue reading FDA Approves Controversial “Viagra” for Women
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What You Really Need to Know About “Pink Viagra”
In the wake of a media frenzy over the FDA’s advisory committee vote on June 4th 2015 in favor of approving so-called “Pink Viagra”, thirdAGE is here to give you a digest of the facts about the drug that’s being promoted as a female libido booster. Is “Pink Viagra” an apt nickname for flibanserin (pronounced… Continue reading What You Really Need to Know About “Pink Viagra”