CAS 167933-07-5 Oral 100mg Flibanserin for Improving Women Sexual Desire

CAS 167933-07-5 Oral 100mg Flibanserin for Improving Women Sexual Desire

What is Flibanserin?

Flibanserin is used to treat low sexual desire in women who have not gone through menopause and have never had low sexual desire in the past. Flibanserin is for use only when low sexual desire is NOT caused by a medical condition, a mental disorder, relationship problems, or by using drugs or other medicines.

Flibanserin is not for women who have already gone through menopause. flibanserin is also not for use by men.

Flibanserin is available only under a special program. You must be registered in the program and understand the risks and benefits of this medicine.

Flibanserin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

You should not take flibanserin within 2 hours after drinking alcohol.

Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using. Many drugs can interact, and some drugs should not be used together.

How should I take flibanserin?

Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.

Take flibanserin only at bedtime.

Avoid drinking alcohol for at least 2 hours before taking flibanserin and until the next day. Alcohol may cause you to have dangerously low blood pressure if taken with flibanserin.

Skip your bedtime dose of flibanserin if you have consumed alcohol less than 2 hours earlier.

Flibanserin can lower your blood pressure, which can make you dizzy. If you feel light-headed after taking this medicine, lie down if you are not already in bed.

It may take up to 8 weeks before your symptoms improve. Keep using the medication as directed and tell your doctor if your symptoms do not improve.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Skip the missed dose and take the medicine the following day at bedtime. Do not take flibanserin in the morning, and do not take two doses at one time.

What should I avoid while taking flibanserin?

Drinking alcohol with flibanserin can cause dangerous or unwanted side effects.

Grapefruit may interact with flibanserin and lead to unwanted side effects. Avoid the use of grapefruit products.

Avoid taking any of the following over-the-counter or herbal products without your doctor's advice:

• crimetidine;
• gingko biloba;
• resveratrol; or

Dizziness or low blood pressure can cause falls or other accidents. Avoid driving or operating machinery for at least 6 hours after you take flibanserin, and until you know how this medicine will affect you. Your reactions could be impaired.

Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy.

Flibanserin side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Flibanserin may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:

• severe drowsiness; or
• a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out.

Common side effects of flibanserin may include:

• dizziness, drowsiness;
• tiredness;
• nausea;
• dry mouth; or
• trouble sleeping.

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