June 19, 2009

FDA Pulls Sexual Stimulant Pill Finding It Contains Unapproved Erectile Dysfunction Drug

That headline is not a joke:

"FDA and Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals notified patients and healthcare professionals of a nationwide recall of all products sold under the name Stamina-Rx. FDA lab analysis found that the product contained the undeclared ingredient − benzamidenafil − a drug in the same therapeutic class of active pharmaceutical ingredients that include the PDE5 inhibitors sildenafil, tadalafil, and vardenafil, that are FDA-approved for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. Benzamidenafil is not FDA-approved, and poses a threat to consumers because benzamidenafil may interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs (such as nitroglycerin) and may lower blood pressure to dangerous levels. Consumers with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or heart disease often take nitrates and may be most susceptible to adverse effects from this product. Stamina-Rx is sold predominantly in health food and drug stores nationwide. Consumers who have this product in their possession should stop using it immediately."

I wouldn't even know where to begin with wondering how such an unlicensed compound would get into an over-the-counter pill. Man, is the company ever going to have some PO'd customers.

Posted by Philip Dawdy at June 19, 2009 02:18 PM
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Hey if it's in a healthfood store the FDA doesn't approve of most of that stuff, until something like this shows up.

Posted by: Stephany at June 19, 2009 04:34 PM

The FDA is sure getting mighty stiff with these people. Now if they would just stop screwing us over in every other area, things could be erectified some day.

Posted by: pop goes the weasel at June 19, 2009 06:56 PM

And remember to use ONLY FDA approved rocket fuel in the future. . .

Posted by: Seth at June 20, 2009 06:55 AM
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