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FDA Issues Warning About “Herbal Viagra”

December 14, 2010 By MedNews Leave a Comment

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to use Man Up Now capsules, marketed as a dietary supplement for sexual enhancement, because they contain a variation of an active drug ingredient found in Viagra that can dangerously lower blood pressure.

Man Up Now claims to be “herbal” and “all natural,” and consumers may mistakenly assume the product is harmless and poses no health risk.

Consumers who have Man Up Now capsules should stop using them immediately. The FDA analyzed Man Up Now and determined that it contains sulfoaildenafil, a chemical similar to sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra.

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Filed Under: FDA News & Alerts Tagged With: herbal viagra, Man Up Now, Piston Corp., sildenafil, sulfoaildenafil, Synergy Distribution LLC, Viagra, Vigor-25

FDA: Spontaneous Hearing Loss due to Viagra, Levitra and Cialis

October 20, 2007 By MedNews Leave a Comment

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved labeling changes for Viagra, Cialis and Levitra that "more prominently display the potential risk of sudden hearing loss."

While rare, there have been reported incidents of single-sided hearing loss in patients taking the above erectile dysfunction drugs (Type 5 PDE5 inhibitors).

The labeling change was prompted by a published case of sudden hearing loss in a patient taking Viagra, and further studies found a total of 29 patients with sudden hearing loss.

There are no predictable warning signs for sudden hearing loss.

If you are taking these drugs and experience any hearing difficulty stop taking them at once and seek prompt medical attention.

From the FDA: "PDEF inhibitors are safe and effective for the treatment of ED when taken according to the labeling. However all drugs carry risks, and you should discuss any concerns you have regarding taking these products with your healthcare provider."

 

 

Filed Under: FDA News & Alerts, General Health, Sexual Health Tagged With: Cialis, ED, erectile dysfunction, Levitra, Viagra

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