Flibanserin
Generic name: flibanserin [ flib-AN-ser-in ]
Brand name: Addyi
Dosage form: oral tablet (100 mg)
Drug class:Miscellaneous central nervous system agents
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.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use flibanserin if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
liver disease; or
if you recently consumed alcohol.
You should not take flibanserin within 2 hours after drinking alcohol.
Some medicines can cause unwanted or dangerous effects when used with flibanserin. Your doctor may change your treatment plan if you also use:
an antibiotic--ciprofloxacin, clarithromycin, erythromycin, telithromycin;
antifungal medicine--fluconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole, posaconazole;
antiviral medicine to treat hepatitis C--boceprevir, telaprevir;
heart or blood pressure medicine--conivaptan, diltiazem, verapamil; or
HIV or AIDS medicine--atazanavir, fosamprenavir, indinavir, nelfinavir,
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